About The Course

Opened in November 2023, the disc golf course at Breckinridge Park is the Richardson Parks and Recreation Department's first to open in the city. It was designed by Eric McCabe, one of the most-renowned disc golf course designers, and the winner of the 2010 Professional Disc Golf Association World Championship. 

The course is open sunrise to sunset, seven days a week, and is located adjacent to Parking Lot C off Brand Road in Breckinridge Park. The course offers players a par 55 design, with 17 par 3 holes, one par 4 hole and one practice basket. The 18 holes at Breckinridge range from 192 feet to 726 feet.

Disc golf is similar to golf, but instead is played with a flying disc or Frisbee. The disc is typically thrown into a “hole,” which is usually an elevated metal basket. The object of the game is to complete each hole in the least number of throws.

Richardson's disc golf course came about as a result of community input received during the 2022 update of the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan.

Upcoming Events / Closures

October 5 – Richardson Corporate Challenge Disc Golf Tournament

October 13 – MX Disc Golf Tournament

Tournament Reservations

Disc Golf Tournaments/Special Events are submitted by phone or email:  972-744-4585 or AskRichardsonDiscGolf@cor.gov

Rental Pricing:
- $250 per 5-hour time block.

Rental Timeline:
- All reservations must be made a minimum of 30 days in advance of your event.
- Reservations may be made a maximum of 6 months in advance of your event.

Course Map

Official Scorecard

Link to the official course scorecard can be found here.

Your score is based on the number of throws it takes you to get the disc from the tee box to the basket, plus any penalties you incur for throwing the disc out of bounds. Like traditional golf, each hole has a par score. The course at Breckinridge is a par 55 course, with 17 par 3 holes and one par 4 hole.

Disc Golf Game Rules

The City of Richardson follows rules from the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA), which can be found here.

The PDGA also has videos explaining the rules on its YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/@PDGAmedia.

Course Rules

Course Hours/Programming

• Open play is available Monday through Sunday, from sunrise to sunset.
• Park curfew is 10:30 p.m.

Safety

• Maintain caution, courtesy, and respect of all park and pavilion users.
• When retrieving discs, recognize designated out-of-bounds areas for your own safety.
• Designated practice/training basket is limited to short distance putting only within designated   boundary lines (see map).
• Never throw when players or other park users are within range.
• Always give general park users the right of way.
• Look both ways before throwing across a walking trail.

 General Rules

• Teeing off is restricted to designated tee pads Only.
• Be a good steward of the park.
• Dispose of your trash prior to leaving.
• Modifying, moving, or damaging any park area is prohibited.
• Mandatory course signs must be adhered to at all times.

What does “mando” mean?

In disc golf language, “mando” is short for mandatory. At Breckinridge, the mando signs are placed on trees on holes 8, 12, 15 and 18, and designate which side of the tree the disc needs to pass when thrown from the tee box.

What Kind Of Discs Do I Need?

How Much Does It Cost To Get Started?

The only equipment you need to get started are discs and a bag to carry discs in, plus some way to keep track of your score. Individual discs generally cost $10-$25 each, and sporting goods stores often offer three-disc beginner sets (fairway driver, mid-range and putter) for less than $30. While specialty backpacks and carts are sold to carry discs, any backpack will do. You can keep track of your score, as well as see a map of the course, on the free UDisc smartphone app, available on both Apple and Android devices.

Designer Eric McCabe

Richardson’s course was designed by Eric McCabe, one of the most renowned disc golf course designers with more than two decades of experience in the sport. He is widely recognized for his expertise in crafting challenging and innovative courses that cater to players of all skill levels. Since there will likely be groups of all skill levels playing on the course, please know that it is common for groups that are playing at a quicker pace to ask to “play through,” or skip ahead of a slower-playing group.

The design also factors in pedestrian trails and markings to ensure the safety of park users.