News 

March 10, 2011


The Danville Regional Foundation has awarded the Danville Disc Golf Association a "Make it Happen" grant of $10,000 for the completion of the disc golf course at Ballou Park in Danville. The funds will purchase course equipment such as concrete tee pads, signage, and more.

Currently, Ballou Park holds two disc golf courses. A short, 9-hole course located near West Main St. will be enhanced with new tee signs on each hole, and an informational kiosk at Hole #1. The "short" course is an excellent place for players to learn the sport, or to work on their short game.

An 18-hole course is currently played on the back side of the park, around the areas of an existing nature trail. 9 of the tee pads on this course have been completed. The grant will enable the DDGA and the City of Danville (Parks, Recreation, & Tourism) to install the remaining 9 amateur tee pads, as well as professional concrete tee pads that will essentially create an alternate, extended-length course for advanced players.

Other enhancements will include a new, larger information kiosk on the 18-hole course, a putting practice basket, some benches, and new signage throughout the course.

The DRF's "Make it Happen" grant stipulates that the funded project must be completed within 90 days of the funds release, so the DDGA expects the course to be completed by Mid-June.

For more information, contact one of our board members.

The Danville Disc Golf Association (DDGA) will soon be opening membership registration.