Project Overview
Project 5.3 marks the Paul McBeth Foundation’s first project in Alaska, bringing an 18-hole disc golf course to Kodiak Island—one of the most remote and scenic locations in the United States. This course was installed in partnership with Outdoor Kodiak, a local nonprofit, and sits on land owned by the Natives of Kodiak. The course includes concrete tee pads and DGA Mach 5 baskets, making it the island’s first permanent disc golf facility. With no existing courses on the island, this project provides long-overdue recreational access to the local community, including many Indigenous residents and members of the nearby U.S. Coast Guard base. Installation was completed at the end of June 2025.
Generous support from Gold Sponsor UDisc helped secure the course equipment, which was delivered in true Alaskan fashion—by boat from Seattle, courtesy of Silver Bay Seafoods. Additional backing from the Kodiak Elks Lodge further emphasized local commitment to expanding recreational options on the island.
Why This Location
Kodiak Island has long been home to passionate disc golfers—but until now, it lacked a permanent course. A previous project fell through due to leadership changes, but this new site—just a short drive from the city of Kodiak—offered an ideal solution. The land, leased by Outdoor Kodiak and supported by the Natives of Kodiak, reflects a strong community desire to invest in outdoor activities and accessible recreation. With strong grassroots energy, local leadership, and Indigenous partnership, this project represents a powerful model for future rural and remote disc golf development.
