Hellbender Hollow Disc Golf Course and Club

🥏 Build. Throw. Heal.

Disc golf is more than sport—it’s therapy in motion.

Hellbender Hollow Disc Golf Club (HHDGC) is the first disc golf course in Wright County, Missouri. Built by Hellbender Volunteers and backed by a mission to serve Veterans, Families, and Neighbors, it’s more than a course—it’s a movement toward community healing, one throw at a time. Whether you’re chasing an ace, clearing your mind, or just learning the ropes—this is your Third Space.

What Is Disc Golf?

Disc golf is a community-first sport that invites all ages and abilities to play. Instead of clubs and balls, you use a flying disc. Instead of holes, there are baskets. The goal is simple: throw from the tee and land your disc in the basket in as few throws as possible.

No tee times. No country club barriers. Just fresh air, good company, and a chance to reset.

At Hellbender Hollow, we’ve built a 9-hole “pitch and putt” course, where every hole is under 200 feet—perfect for ace runs, new players, and those who just want a good walk with better company.

“A day to learn, a lifetime to master.”

Our layout welcomes baby walk-ups, jump-putt approaches, and intentional joy. Whether it’s your first round or your thousandth, this is where you belong.

Why We Built It This Way

We didn’t bulldoze the land—we honored it.

To bring Wright County its first disc golf course, we combined innovation with integrity. Instead of heavy machinery, we used hog tractors—rotationally grazed pigs by our Neighbors —to clear invasive brush and enrich the soil. This regenerative approach turned forgotten woods into playable space without disrupting nature’s rhythm.

Just as vital were our human tractors—an incredible team of volunteers who traded sweat for service. They carried baskets, carved paths, hauled rock, and brought heart to every step. This course stands because they showed up.

Disc golf courses like ours can be built with just 10 acres and minimal impact. In return, they bring movement, laughter, connection, and healing.

The first course in Wright County, Missouri. Built by hand. For everyone.

Instead of heavy machinery, we used hog tractors—rotationally grazed pigs—to clear invasive brush and enrich the soil. This regenerative approach turned forgotten woods into playable space without disrupting nature’s rhythm.

And just as important: we had human power—our incredible volunteers—who swapped sweat for service. With hands and hearts, they turned muddy trails into playable paths and vision into reality.

This course stands because they showed up.

Disc golf courses like ours can be built with just 10 acres and little environmental impact. In return, they bring movement, laughter, connection, healing, and growth.

Designed for Veterans and Families of All Abilities

Hellbender Hollow is more than a course—it’s part of a larger mission at GOTURSIX: supporting Veterans and Families impacted by PTSD through hands-on, neuroscience-informed programs in agriculture, woodworking, and recreation.

Disc golf fits naturally into that mission:

  • Promotes movement, mindfulness, and mental reset

  • Encourages connection without pressure

  • Offers a safe, welcoming space for all skill levels

  • Creates intergenerational community experiences

  • Fosters purpose and play—at the same time

Whether you’re a Veteran rediscovering joy, a parent making memories with your kids, or a neighbor curious to try something new—you’re invited.

Ready to Play?

✅ No experience needed
✅ No cost to play
✅ All ages and abilities welcome
✅ Just bring a disc—or borrow one from us

Why This Matters to Partners and Donors

Disc golf is exploding in popularity—with more than 7.5 million estimated players and over 15,000 courses worldwide. But it’s the why behind the flight that makes this course different.

Your support fuels:

  • Trauma-informed recreation for Veterans and Families

  • Low-cost outdoor access for underserved rural communities

  • Volunteer-driven land revitalization and stewardship

  • Local tourism, school partnerships, and community events

  • Year-round play that promotes physical and mental health

“Disc golf revitalizes underused parks, attracts new visitors, and transmits a dynamic and innovative image of a town.”

With your partnership, we can host leagues, clinics, school field trips, open play days, and regional tournaments. We can build bridges between generations, sectors, and systems—all with a disc and a shared purpose.

Membership at HHDGC

As a PDGA-affiliated club, members receive:

  • 5% off PDGA annual membership

  • Access to local tournaments, league play, and clinics

  • Member recognition and exclusive gear

🥏 Join the Hellbender Disc Golf Club

Who Is the PDGA?

The Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) is the global governing body for the sport. With more than 125,000 active members and 10,000+ sanctioned events each year, the PDGA standardizes play, promotes the sport, and supports clubs like ours in growing local engagement.

PDGA is also recognized by the International Olympic Committee via the World Flying Disc Federation.

Learn More

Official Rules of Disc Golf

Competition Manual For Tour Standards

Clubs Playbook

🥏 Every Throw Has a Story

"Great for novice and putting leagues."

"It's fun on a small footprint and short distance holes that do not require long or technical drives."

"You can play a round in minimal time."

"Great for novice and putting leagues." "It's fun on a small footprint and short distance holes that do not require long or technical drives." "You can play a round in minimal time."

"Experiences that can get a rookie hooked or give seasoned players a break from the norm."

"Infinite amusement."

"Don’t dismiss those that seem unchallenging."

"Pitch and Putts bring everyone together."

"Experiences that can get a rookie hooked or give seasoned players a break from the norm." "Infinite amusement." "Don’t dismiss those that seem unchallenging." "Pitch and Putts bring everyone together."

"Watch their eyes light up as they lay one under the basket on the first throw."

"Sometimes, you just want to ace run everything."

"Embrace these little courses for their recreational purpose."

"The first course in the county. Built by hand. For everyone."

"Watch their eyes light up as they lay one under the basket on the first throw." "Sometimes, you just want to ace run everything." "Embrace these little courses for their recreational purpose." "The first course in the county. Built by hand. For everyone."