Disc Golf · Helena, MT
Disc golf in Montana's capital.
Helena has a hidden gem in The Wooden Hollow (★4.8) and a workhorse 22-hole layout at South Hills. The Sleeping Giant Disc Golf Alliance has been growing the capital city scene since 2005. Top Tier ships in 2 business days.
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2 Courses |
4,000 Ft elevation |
#8 Best MT city · UDisc |
The Wooden Hollow HIDDEN GEM
18 holes · Moderate–Hard · Scenic 4.8
One of Montana's highest-rated courses. A technical wooded layout with elevation changes that reward accuracy over power. If you're driving through Helena, this is a must-play.
South Hills (Hyzer Hills) MOST PLAYED
22 holes · Moderate–Hard · Scenic 4.4 · 12.5k rounds tracked
Helena's workhorse — 22 holes of foothill terrain, home to Sleeping Giant DGA's Thursday Night Tag, Sunday Bag Tag, and Random Doubles leagues.
Gear guide
Balanced bag for foothill terrain.
Helena's 4,000 ft elevation is a real factor — a slight nudge toward neutral is smart. Thin air makes overstable discs fade harder than at sea level. Wooded and open holes mix, so versatility matters more than specialization. See our altitude guide for the full theory.
For 4,000 ft altitude
Half a step toward neutral.
Thin air fades overstable discs harder. What flies neutral at low elevation picks up a slight fade here. Lean straighter: Discraft Buzzz, Innova Mako3, MVP Ion — instead of your usual OS picks.
Wooded lines at Wooden Hollow
Straight midranges, control drivers.
Innova Teebird, Discraft Buzzz, Kastaplast Reko X. The Wooden Hollow rewards accuracy — leave the hyzer bombs at home.
Open foothill wind at South Hills
Overstable insurance.
Firebird, Zone, Berg for exposed holes. South Hills has open sections where the wind picks up.
The scene
Sleeping Giant Disc Golf Alliance.
The Sleeping Giant DGA was established in 2005 — one of Montana's oldest disc golf clubs — and has been shaping the Helena scene ever since. They run leagues, maintain courses, and put on the annual Ice Bowl benefiting Helena Food Share.
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South Hills Thursday Night Tag Thursdays at South Hills · bag tag league |
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Sunday Bag Tag League Sundays 10am at South Hills |
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South Hills Random Doubles Rotating doubles league |
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Wooden Hollow leagues Rotating play at the hidden-gem course |
Shipping
Helena in 2 business days.
$6 flat rate from Billings, free over $70.
FAQ
Answers, straight up.
Where's the best disc golf course in Helena?
Per UDisc, The Wooden Hollow is Helena's highest-rated course at ★ 4.8 — a hidden gem with a scenic 4.8 rating. South Hills (Hyzer Hills) is the most-played workhorse with 22 holes and 12.5k rounds tracked.
Is there a disc golf club in Helena?
Yes — Sleeping Giant DGA has been running the scene since 2005. Multiple weekly leagues at South Hills plus rotating play at The Wooden Hollow.
Does elevation affect disc golf in Helena?
Yes. Helena sits at ~4,000 ft. Thin air means less resistance for the airfoil to grip, so overstable discs fade harder. Lean half a step toward neutral from your sea-level picks. See our altitude bag guide.
Does Helena have a disc golf shop?
Top Tier Disc Golf ships from Billings in 2 business days. Every major brand delivered to the Capital City.