Folf or frisbee golf is a sport that is quite popular in Iceland. There are 4 courses in Akureyri and one in each of the islands Grímsey and Hrísey as well as in many of the neighboring municipalities. There are two 18 baskets courses, in Hamarskotstún and University area and four 9 basket courses in Eyrin, Eiðsvöllur, Hrísey and Grímsey.
The sport follows the golfing rules up to a certain point, it is a good outdoor recreation for the whole family and can be practices for most time of the year.
Details regarding the areas and maps of the courses can be viewed below:
Eiðsvöllur
At Eiðsvöllur folf course which has 9 baskets, the distances between the baskets is short and it is best to play with a putter on this course.
Map of the course
Hamarkotstún
Hamrakotstúni is by the street Þórunnarstræti (close to the Akureyri pool), the course has 9 baskets. Most of the fairways are short but demanding with two greens on each fairway. The course is challenging with a lot of natural obstacles and in a beautiful setting. The course is one of the most popular frisbee golf courses in Iceland.
Map of the course
Hamrar / Kjarnaskógur
This is a fun course and the most challenging in the area, it has 18 baskets and is close to the campsite Hamrar, the first fairway is actually on the campsite and players must throw the disk across one of the ponds in order to play the full course. The course is quite demanding but players can choose between blue and red greens. At the information desk at the campsite one can get a scorecard and there one can also buy frisbee disks.
Map of the course
University of Akureyri area
The course is located on a great place close to the University of Akureyri. The course has 18 baskets but is not designed for competition even though in this size. As most of the fairways are short and easy, the longest fairway is only 116 meters and the course has only 4 lanes that cross 100 meters in length.
Map of the course
Hrísey
In Hrísey is a great 9 basket course located by the forestry area with the first green close to the old school. Two greens are on each fairway which makes the course suitable for both beginners and those who are more experienced.
Map of the course
Grímsey
On Iceland's northernmost part the island Grímsey, close to the Arctic Circle one can find a new 9 basket course. It was the local Kiwanis club with the name Grímur that had the initiative to have the course made with support and funding from the public fond Brothættar byggðir.
Map of the course
Praktical information:
Score cart (for you to print and bring along)
Folf disk rental
Webpage: fuzz.is/akureyri/ Email: akureyri@fuzz.is
About frisbígolf
International rules of Folf:
Objective of the Game
Disc Golf is played like traditional “ball” golf, but with flying discs instead of balls and clubs. One point (stroke) is counted each time the disc is thrown and when a penalty is incurred. The goal is to play each hole in the fewest strokes possible. The player with the lowest total strokes for the entire course wins.
SAFETY FIRST
Never throw when players or park users are within range. Always give park users the right of way. Be aware of your surroundings and environment.
Tee Throws
Each hole begins with a tee throw. Tee throws must be completed within or behind the designated tee area.
Lie
The lie is the spot where the player’s previous throw has landed. Mark lie with a mini disc or turn over the thrown disc, directly towards the hole or designated fairway. The player’s subsequent throw is made from directly behind the marked lie.
Throwing Order
The player with the least amount of strokes on the previous hole is the first to tee off on the next hole. After teeing off, the player whose disc is farthest from the hole always throws first.
Fairway Throws
Fairway throws must be made from directly behind the lie. A run-up and normal follow-through, after release, is allowed, unless the lie is within 10 meters of the target. Any shot within 10 meters of the target requires that the player not move past the lie until the disc is at rest.
Dogleg (or Mandatory)
A dogleg is one or more designated trees or poles in the fairway that must be passed as indicated by arrows. Until the dogleg is passed the closest foot to the dogleg must be on the lie when the disc is released.
Completion Of Hole
A disc that comes to rest in the Disc Pole Hole® basket or chains constitutes successful completion of that hole.
Unplayable Lie
Any disc that comes to rest above the ground is considered an unplayable lie. The disc must be thrown from the lie on the ground, directly underneath the unplayable lie, relocated to avoid damage to the vegetation.
Out Of Bounds
If any area of O.B. is visible between the disc and O.B. line, then the disc is considered O.B. A throw that lands out of bounds, must be played from a point 3 feet in bounds from where the disc went out of bounds. Permanent water hazards and public roads are always out of bounds.
Penalties
Recreational players will not be penalized for rule infractions. Other players will keep you honest.
Course Courtesy
Remain quiet and avoid unnecessary movements while others are throwing.
Stand behind the player who is throwing until throw is complete.
Remove disc from Disc Pole Hole® after completing the hole.
Help new players learn the rules.
Allow faster groups to play through when possible.
Pick up trash and put in proper receptacles.
Do not alter the course (trees, bushes, etc.) in any way.