About this Project
In June 2024, the Paul McBeth Foundation traveled to Mongolia for its first project in Asia, working to redesign and improve Turgen Club, the country’s only disc golf course. Located just outside the capital city of Ulaanbaatar, the course sits on a scenic 23-acre tree farm owned by PDGA member and local ambassador Sukhbold Gombojav.

Gombojav first introduced disc golf to Mongolia through the PDGA’s Marco Polo program, building a nine-hole layout with portable baskets using his own funds for teepads and signage. PMF partnered with him to bring in two experienced course designers to teach design principles, improve course flow, and ensure a safe layout. Nine permanent baskets from the PDGA were installed during the redesign, with the potential to add more in the future to expand to 18 holes or create a second course in the city.

This project was supported by Gold Sponsor GRIPeq, the PDGA, and other partners who share the goal of building a sustainable future for disc golf in Mongolia.

Why Ulaanbaatar?
Ulaanbaatar is home to nearly half of Mongolia’s 3.4 million people, making it the ideal location to grow the sport. By strengthening the country’s only existing course and training local leadership, PMF is creating a foundation for future courses, tournaments, and community programs. The project also helps connect Mongolian youth to healthy recreation and the global disc golf community, with the long-term goal of seeing Mongolians compete on the international stage.