72 holes in play
during the 4 day event

Mainly concrete tees, some grass tees, and one wooden dock tee – hole 18
DISCastcher baskets

Winthrop is supposed to be incredibly emotionally engaging.

Course Designer, Andrew Duvall

Winthrop University plays as a par 64 for the MPO’s USDGC. There are 2 layouts that change during the tournament based on pin positions, A & B. The front 9 (4571 feet) plays same pins all 4 rounds. The back 9, plays 100 feet longer for A positions (5241 ft), compared to the B positions (5141 ft). Rounds 1 and 4, play A layout, and Rounds 2 and 3, play the B layout.

Hole Lengths – Includes both layouts

• 9 par 3’s = 249 to 413 feet
• 8 par 4’s = 539 to 901 feet
• 1 par 5 = 1025 feet

Most of the athletes have more than enough ability to score well on every hole. Winthrop does make a simple request: respect on every shot, you can not lose focus even for one throw. That level of emotional and mental pressure sneaks up on you and can wear you down over time. It is a test of mental fortitude as much as physical prowess that only grows stronger with each passing hole. Winthrop does an amazing job turning simple, achievable shots into some of the most exciting, emotional and pressure packed moments in disc golf. 

Andrew Duvall