Spreading the Joy of Disc Golf, One Flight at a Time
UPlay Disc Golf is a Lane County nonprofit bringing disc golf education to people and places that have never had it.
A Nonprofit Built Around the Game
UPlay Disc Golf is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to enhance communities by creating health and wellbeing through disc golf opportunities for all people. The focus is straightforward: teach the game, grow the game, and bring it to anyone who hasn't yet had a chance to play.
That First Flight
For the people behind UPlay, the reward shows up in a very specific moment. Instructors try not to overwhelm new players with too much at once, but then a first throw happens, a couple of pointers follow, and the player actually executes.
“Their eyes get so big and they just, the smile is from ear to ear, and that's why we do it.”
UPlay Disc Golf co-founder
A Sport for Everyone, Almost Anywhere
Part of what makes disc golf such a natural fit for community outreach is its accessibility. It's easy to pick up, it can be played solo or in a group, and it's available in many places for free. The team at UPlay describes it as a sport with a low barrier to entry and a wide-open ceiling.
Rooted in Lane County
UPlay has deep roots in Eugene and the wider Lane County community, and the founders are clear that this place feels like home. They point to the county's remarkable geographic range, stretching from the coast to the foothills at the base of the mountains, as something genuinely special.