From #2 short, looking at island position.
Course photoCourse photo17 looking majestic
2h 3m

Est. time

2.8mi

Est. length

Mostly flat

Elevation

Hard

Very Hard

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#86 in the world
2023
Good conditions
19 hours ago

About the course

Moderately hilly Heavily wooded Water in play on 3 holes Host of the 2019-2021 Disc Golf Pro Tour Championships, 2018 Amateur World Championships ,1997 and 2012 World Championships . Very challenging, requiring length and accuracy. Wooded and open holes. Very well maintained. Holes A and B are the old holes 8 & 9, not played in the 18 hole layout. After hole 7, continue down the road past the restrooms and parking to hole 8’s tee pad adjacent and to the right side of the road. Play the 20 hole layout if you want the full experience that is Hornets Nest!
20 holes
Concrete Tees
DISCatcher Pro (28 chains) Targets
Mixed use
Public park
Dogs allowed
Cart friendly
No drinking water available
Restroom available
Not stroller friendly

Not recommended for individuals with limited mobility

Established in 1996

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Course traffic - Players usually spend 2 - 2.5 hours here.

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Upkeep
4.4
Shot variety/design
4.7
Tee areas
4.4
Signage/wayfinding
3.9
Amenities
4.3
Scenery/views
4.3
cygnus6

@cygnus6

332

Iconic course that looks VERY different without its DGPT clothes on. Super fun holes pulling out almost every shot in my bag. Definitely worth the stop.

discgolfphoenix

@discgolfphoenix

244

Signature course. Hornets Nest lives up to its reputation. Established in 1979 this course has been kept up and holds any amenity you may want except a swimming pool (but I may have missed it). The course will challenge the best in the world while also allowing intermediate players enjoyment.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I get to Hornets Nest Park?
You can get directions to Hornets Nest Park by clicking Get Directions, which will open your device's map application with the disc golf course location. The disc golf course is located at 35.320599, -80.873398 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Do I need to pay to play disc golf at Hornets Nest Park?
Hornets Nest Park is free to play! Just show up and enjoy the disc golf course.
What is the difficulty and length of Hornets Nest Park?
Hornets Nest Park has 20 disc golf holes and has a difficulty rating of "Hard" and "Very Hard". The typical disc golf round at Hornets Nest Park takes about 2 hours and covers approximately 2.8 miles (4.5 km).
How highly rated is Hornets Nest Park by the disc golf community?
Hornets Nest Park has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 7454 community reviews. This is considered an excellent course rating by the disc golf community.
What amenities are available at Hornets Nest Park?
Hornets Nest Park offers the following amenities: 20 disc golf holes, restrooms, cart-friendly paths, pet-friendly areas.
When is the best time to play at Hornets Nest Park?
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How can I track my disc golf round at Hornets Nest Park?
You can track your disc golf round using the UDisc mobile app. If on your phone, click the "Start a Round" button at the bottom of this page to begin navigating Hornets Nest Park and tracking your disc golf round. The app provides GPS-enabled disc golf hole maps, scorekeeping, and stats tracking. Upgrade to UDisc Pro for advanced features like detailed statistics and course traffic information.