Instead of a golf ball and club, disc golf uses a specialised flying disc, similar to a frisbee, and has nine holes, or baskets.
Players throw the disc towards the basket, counting the number of throws it takes to fall inside.
Each shot must be taken from where the previous throw landed, with trees, shrubs and terrain as challenging obstacles for players.
City of Greater Shepparton Mayor Shane Sali said council was excited to bring a new type of sport to the region for people to enjoy.
“This is the perfect opportunity for people of all ages to try a new sport,” he said.
“Why not challenge your friends or work colleagues to a game, it is the perfect team-building activity.
“We look forward to welcoming disc golf enthusiasts to play at our newly installed course.”
The Shepparton course joins a growing list around Victoria, with similar regional courses in Ballarat, Bendigo and Wangaratta.
The course was installed in Shepparton thanks to a grant from the Victorian Government’s Outdoor Activation Fund.
The course will open to the public from September 17, in line with the spring school holidays.
Disc golf bookings can be made at kidstown.org.au and discs will be available to hire from the KidsTown Dig In Café.
‘Come and try’ sessions will be held as part of council’s Activities in the Park program.
For more information visit getmoovingshepparton.com.au/events
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