About this Project
In the summer of 2023, we installed two nine-hole courses, each complete with baskets, teepads, and tee signs. Both courses were designed with beginner-friendly layouts to serve and enrich their tribal communities.

Chief Kitsap Academy
Chief Kitsap Academy is a tribal compact school for 6th through 12th graders in Poulsbo, Washington, committed to providing culturally based learning environments that prepare students for successful futures. As part of the Suquamish Tribe, the school was an ideal location to introduce disc golf to the community.

In partnership with the West Sound Disc Golf Association, PMF designed and installed a nine-hole course on the school grounds. The course offers new opportunities for Suquamish youth and families to enjoy outdoor recreation while supporting the preservation and promotion of the tribe’s cultural heritage. UDisc was the primary sponsor for this course and donated the baskets.

Čhaŋkú Wašté Ranch
Čhaŋkú Wašté Ranch, located near Badlands National Park in South Dakota on the Pine Ridge Reservation, now features a nine-hole course built in partnership with DiscGolfPark and Avery Jenkins. Designed to complement the ranch’s mostly open terrain, the course serves the reservation’s youth, especially those attending the ranch’s summer camps.

The ranch partners with the Oglala Lakota Tribal Community to provide safe living spaces, wellness programs, and community events. Adding disc golf expands their ability to promote physical activity, mental wellness, and social connection. As Executive Director Matt Hadden said, “This disc golf course will allow us to provide access to recreation through a sport that has not had a lot of exposure in our community. I am excited to see how quickly it will catch on.”

Why Indigenous Communities?
Indigenous communities in the United States often have limited access to disc golf, and many have faced historic marginalization. PMF sees disc golf as a way to give back by offering an inclusive, accessible activity that promotes health, wellness, and community connection. This project reflects our commitment to using disc golf as a tool for positive change and ensuring that everyone can experience the benefits of the sport.