A new disc golf course and extended trails are set to enhance recreational opportunities in Williamston, with both projects nearing completion. The new disc golf course, designed by Cory Wickline of AnotherRoundGreenville, has already attracted attention from local players eager to experience its unique features.
The course includes state-of-the-art baskets imported from New Zealand, making it the first in the state to use this equipment. Volunteers from across the Upstate gathered for an invitation-only tournament to trial the course, which showcased its well-thought-out design and natural obstacles. According to Williamston Mayor Rockey Burgess, “More than 70 teams showed up to test it out,” highlighting the local enthusiasm for the sport.
Disc golf is similar to traditional golf, where players aim to throw specialized discs into elevated metal baskets in the fewest strokes. It typically features a 9 or 18-hole layout requiring three main types of discs: a putter, midrange, and fairway driver. Mayor Burgess emphasized that the course is not merely a collection of baskets, stating, “This is a thoughtfully designed course that takes full advantage of the beautiful landscape we’re blessed with.”
The development of the new course is part of a broader initiative to revitalize the area surrounding Big Creek Station, a mixed-use commercial development currently under construction. The site, which was once home to the town’s water treatment plant, will soon offer facility rentals, green spaces, and food trucks, serving as a community hub for various events.
In addition to the disc golf course, the town is also working on extending the Mineral Spring Trail. This trail currently runs from Mineral Spring Park along Big Creek and is set to connect with the new Big Creek Station. The extension towards Veterans Park has faced challenges due to damage sustained during Hurricane Helene last September. Repairs on the bridge over Big Creek are underway, with a crane recently brought in to support the restoration efforts.
Mayor Burgess noted that the town plans to introduce another bridge to facilitate better connections between the new paved trail extension and the forthcoming Saratoga Oaks subdivision, which is currently under construction. This extension will include a trailhead with 20 public parking spaces, enhancing accessibility for local residents.
As the projects near completion, a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held to celebrate the opening of both the disc golf course and the trail extensions. Mayor Burgess expressed gratitude to the volunteers and community members who contributed to these developments, stating, “These people are the reason that the Upstate of SC is the best!”
The upcoming events are expected to foster increased community engagement and provide residents with new outdoor recreational options, reinforcing Williamston’s commitment to enhancing local amenities. Further updates will be provided as the grand opening approaches, promising an exciting new chapter for recreational activities in the town.
