Disc Golf Club Increasing in Poplarity
By Claire Stackhouse

Senior Garrett Davis plays disc golf, a sport that's been around since the 70s, but has
recently gained popularity here on campus.

"Coming to Chapel Hill last year...I started picking up the game a little bit and then I just discovered this course which is a major asset to the University in terms of recreation and opportunity for students," said Garrett.

The President of Carolina's Disc Golf Club, Andrew George says, once a secret, UNC's disc golf club now boasts more than 50 members.

"People are learning about how cool this course is," said George.

So, what’s so great about disc golf?

"I really enjoy the control aspect of the sport just like in regular golf so it’s similar to that," said Garrett.

The sport is very similar to golf, there are long-range shots, and there are puts.

The only difference is, you use discs instead of clubs.

UNC Director of Campus Recreation Marty Pomerantz says there's another major
difference.

"It's really good exercise. You never take a cart, you always walk the course," said Pomerantz.

Garrett agrees.

"I also enjoy the exercising too. You come out walk around; sometimes you can run between holes,” he said.

Both men say it's not a sport you have to be able to pick-up right away in order to have fun.

"It can be a lot of fun no matter what level you’re at,” said Pomerantz.

But, some do have more skill than others.

Disc Club member Matt Smith just placed 11th in the World Disc Golf Tournament.