Photo courtesy of Midland College.
Midland College’s new 9-hole disc golf course opens to public
Midland College opened a new 9-hole disc golf course on the south side of its campus near the Dollye Neal Chapel that is free and open to the public.
The course design was a collaborative effort involving faculty, staff, local players, and design experts from the Midland Disc Golf Association. This team ensured a layout that leverages the natural terrain while prioritizing safety for campus pedestrians and nearby buildings.
President Dr. Damon Kennedy and Dean of Social/Behavioral Sciences & Business Division, Michael Makowsky, are credited for bringing disc golf back to MC.
Makowsky played on the college’s original course in the late 1990s.
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“I’ve worked at MC since 1999, and I got my start playing disc golf on the original 9-hole course on campus, which was relocated when the Dollye Neal Chapel was built,” Makowsky said. “When Dr. Kennedy asked me to help bring disc golf back to campus, I gladly said yes.”
Planning and installation of the reimagined course took about a year. The new layout includes baskets placed along the arroyo that runs through campus, offering fun and unique shot challenges for both beginners and seasoned players. The course is designed to be engaging without being overly technical, “not miniature golf,” as Makowsky says, “but something everyone can enjoy.”
“This course reflects Midland College’s broader mission to serve our students and neighbors alike,” said Kennedy. “By creating spaces like this, we’re supporting wellness, recreation and a sense of connection, both on campus and across the Permian Basin.”
