Some Crazy Disc Golf Records

There are some crazy disc golf records out there!

Distance Records

• Longest Recorded Drive (Backhand):

  • 1,108.9 ft (338.1 m) – David Wiggins Jr. (2016)

  • Achieved with a 154-gram Innova Blizzard Boss in 27 mph tailwind in Primm, Nevada.

  • This throw broke the previous record set by Simon Lizotte.

• Longest Recorded Drive (Forehand):

  • 693 ft (211 m) – Simon Lizotte (2014)

  • Forehand throws rarely approach backhand records, making this especially impressive.

• Fastest Thrown Disc:

  • 89.5 mph (144 km/h) – Simon Lizotte

  • Measured with a radar gun, showing just how much power top pros can generate.

Longest Recorded Ace (Hole-in-One)

• Longest Known Ace in Competition:

  • 530 ft (161.5 m) – Brent Bell, Hole 12 at Lake Casitas Disc Golf Course (1998).

  • Witnessed by multiple players, still considered one of the most legendary aces ever.

• Modern Tournament Aces Over 400 ft:

  • Pros like James Conrad, Garrett Gurthie, and Eagle McMahon have hit aces in the 450+ ft range during live tournament play.

Speed & Endurance Records

• Most Holes Played in 24 Hours (Singles):

  • 2,900 Holes – Michael Sale (2015)

  • Averaged one hole every 30 seconds for 24 straight hours.

  • Walked roughly 100+ miles in the process.

• Fastest Round of 18 Holes:

  • 13 minutes, 45 seconds – Chris Nelson

  • Played an entire 18-hole course at full running speed, sinking every putt.

Most Expensive Disc Sold

• $27,500 – USDGC 2001 Champion Roc

  • Collector discs from the USDGC (United States Disc Golf Championship) can sell for tens of thousands, making them some of the most valuable plastic in the sport.