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On a cool sunny summer morning I sit with a group of people intently listening to Joe Noble. Joe, Tournament Director for the King’s Cup III Disc Golf Tournament, speaks of sportsmanship, rules of play, and generally gets the crowd excited about the two days of grueling disc golf we are about to endure. After Joe finishes, everyone heads to their starting hole and begins the first round of play.

The King’s Cup is in its third year and has continued to overfill its registration capacity of 90. Thanks to the hard work of Joe Noble and the entire Kinston Disc Golf Club the tournament has been a huge success, bringing recognition to the sport and bring people together from all over North Carolina.

Located at Barnet Park, the course weaves in and out of both a beautiful forested area and a well-maintained sports complex. The brainchild of Harold Duvall, Innova’s signature disc golf course designer, the course is one of the best in Eastern North Carolina and continues to challenge people of all skill levels.

For me, the King’s Cup has always been a time to relax, slow down and enjoy the company of fellow disc golfers. I don’t go to win awards or get recognized for my outstanding disc golf ability, but to spend time with friends share stories and enjoy the outdoors with people from across this great state. Just as the game of golf is known as “the great equalizer” so is the sport of disc golf. No matter your age or ability everyone is welcome and everyone is treated as top-notch players.

The tournament ended late Sunday afternoon with a basket toss and awards ceremony. I ended up improving my score 18 strokes after the first day of play, a personal best. As always, this tournament brings out the best in me. I leave feeling invigorated, uplifted, and ready to tackle new challenges. It shows me things within myself I did not know I had. I meet new friends and accomplish new goals. If you would like to learn more about the King’s Cup or the disc golf in Kinston, please visit: www.kinstondiscgolf.com.

Happy Golfing,
Stephen W.
Greenville Shop

Pictures from the March 15 Falls Lake Workday. Volunteers are needed for the next workday, Sat, April 12

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Stephen, Angela, and Matt (Greenville Staff) competed in the Greenville Disc Golf ICE BOWL this past Saturday.  The Kinston Disc Golf Club Ice Bowl will be held Sat, Feb 2. They had a blast and a lot of money and food was donated for local food banks!

Greensboro

Barber Park – Tees marked by a cylinder at ground level. Equal hyzer and anhyzer setup, with 9 wooded and 9 open holes. Tends to play long due to elevation changes and unique fairways.

Directions: I-85 to Lee St. in Greensboro, exit towards downtown, 1st right on Florida St., park is 0.5 mile on left.

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Winston-SalemHorizons Park – Historic, beautiful course. Picnic areas and other activities.

Directions: I-40 to US 52 North to Route 8 North (Germanton) to a right on Memorial Industrial School Rd. Watch for signs.

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Burlington

Cedarock Park – Open, with grass fairways covering 10 acres of rolling countryside. Lot of trees, creek, two park road OBs. 2 pin and 2 tee placements per hole, allowing 4 configurations.

Directions: I-85/I-40, exit 145 (Hwy 49) from Capt. D’s Seafood, south 6.3 miles, left at Friendship-Patterson Mill Rd., 0.25 mile, left at park road, 0.9 mile to 1st lot on left.

Wellspring, Cedarock Park – Accuracy oriented course, with lots of woods and hills. 2 OB creeks, a lake and dual tees. Fairways clearly defined and walkways between holes are lined. Please pack out trash and be kind to the course

Directions: I-85/I-40, exit 145 (Hwy 49) from Shoney’s, south 6.3 miles, left at Friendship-Patterson Mill Rd., 0.25 mile, left at park road, 1.3 miles to 2nd lot on left.

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Zebulon

Zebulon Community Park – Nice mix of rolling hills, green grass, with both open and wooded holes. Plays around 2 softball fields with water and OB on several holes.Directions: I-64 east from Raleigh about 17 miles, exit at Zebulon (Hwy 96), right at top of ramp, 2 miles to park on left just past the 3 sets of RR tracks.

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High Point

Johnson Street Park – Very challenging course through dense forest with rolling fairways and elevation changes. Some tunnel shots through utility right-of-ways. Longer holes often uphill with wide fairways.

Directions: From I-40, take Hwy 68 south toward High Point, to a right on Johnson St., 2.5 miles to course on right next to fire station.

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Thomasville

Old Plank Road – Tight little wooded course with lots of elevation changes. Requires accuracy. $5/day or $10/yr. Private – call in advance.

Directions: From Greensboro; I-85 south, exit 103. Go left to a right on Cedar Lodge Rd., 3.2 miles to a right on Light Rd. 1st drive to right. Parking is behind whit house. Eric Beck (336)476-4962 (336)247-3920

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Yadkinville

Yadkin County Park – Good combination of open and wooded. Elevation change makes it play longer than measured.

Directions: I-40 to Winston-Salem Exit 188, Hwy 421 north 20 miles to Yadkinville, exit 601 south, left 300 yds to stoplight, left on access road, then 1.5 miles.

Raleigh

Cedar Hills – Tight, wooded and hilly course of championship caliber. Winds around scenic underdeveloped city park. Tough to shoot par!

Directions:440 Beltline to Six Forks Rd., north 2.5 miles to right on Millbrook. 1 mile to left on Sweetbriar, dead ends into course parking lot. 1st tee near picnic shelter. Course is also accessible off of Spring Forest…just west of Sandy Forks.

Kentwood – Very busy course with many birdie opportunities (redesign completed in 2003). Two extra baskets for putting practice.

Directions: 440 Beltline to Western Blvd., NCSU Exit, right on Kent then right on Kaplan, course on left.

Buckhorn @ Harris Lake County Park – Features tight fairways through rolling terrain. Water comes into play on 6 holes (4 throwovers!). Dual tees. Loaner discs at park office (919)387-4342.

Directions: From Raleigh take US 1 south to the New Hill exit (#89). Turn left on Hew Hill-Holleman Rd. toward power plant, 2.5 miles south to entrance on right. Course is midway into park with gravel parking lot on the right.

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Durham

Valley Springs – Championship caliber tight course. Excellent terrain changes and hardwoods make a tough combination. Seasonal restrooms and softball fields.

Directions: I-85 west of Durham to Cole Mill Rd. exit, north to a right on Rose of Sharon, then 0.5 miles to a left on Valley Springs Rd., 0.25 mile to park on left. 1st tee by ball fields.

Cornwallis Road Park – Tight, heavily wooded course on rolling hills. Short but challenging. Fitness train and basketball court.

Directions: I-85 to 15-501 Bypass, south to Cornwallis Rd., left 0.5 mil to Wade Rd., right to park.

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Chapel Hill

UNC-CH (Carolina Adventures Outdoor Center) – On former ball golf course, mostly open, but stay on fairways. The rough (poison ivy too) is thick. Non-UNC golfers welcome.

Directions: I-40 to NC 54 to Chapel Hill, straight past the 15-501 overpass, uphill toward UNC Campus, left at 1st light on Country Club Rd., 3rd right into Center, 1st tee at bottom of hill.

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Zebulon

Zebulon Community Park – Nice mix of rolling hills, green grass, with both open and wooded holes. Plays around 2 softball fields with water and OB on several holes.Directions: I-64 east from Raleigh about 17 miles, exit at Zebulon (Hwy 96), right at top of ramp, 2 miles to park on left just past the 3 sets of RR tracks.