Disc Golf

While randomly browsing Airbnb experiences, we came across this unique experience that sounded very interesting, a 2 hour session with a disc golf pro from Alabama. It's just something we had to try!

We promptly booked the experience and met Damian a few days later at the entrance to Dorohozhychi metro station. All we needed to bring was ourselves, a bottle of water to quench our thirst in the hot weather and some enthusiasm to try something new.

From the metro we walked together to a local park and Damian introduced himself along with the sport and the basic rules. The rules are actually very similar to actual golf including different discs for different shots and distances. There are a variety of different throwing styles which we attempted to master as Damian moved the basket further and further away.

Once we had mastered the basics, Damian took us further into the park and set up an interesting "hole" for us which involved throwing from a hill, avoiding trees and other obstacles, and we began scoring. Finally, we went to an open space to practise distance throwing while continuing to score and compete against each other.

It's the same metro stop as the children's railway in Syrets Park, so you can make a morning of the two if you're bringing children along.

Damian's aim is to raise awareness of the sport in Ukraine, and Kyiv has since got a permanent course. Muromets Disc Golf on the left bank has had 18 baskets since 2020 and it's free to play, so once you've learnt the throws you've somewhere to use them. We hope you will try your hand at this sport and support his cause. We're sure you'll enjoy it as much as we did!