The use of obstacles and terrain make the individual holes different and, if used correctly, require different shots. Give players enough shot options that decision making becomes part of the game. Good shots should be rewarded-bad shots should be punished. Opportunities for risk management should be provided. Each piece of land is unique, and a good course design takes advantage of the features that make the land special.
Safety is a major consideration.
The PDGA defines par as the number of errorless throws an expert player would take to drive the fairway plus two close range throws to hole out. A qualified disc golf course designer will be able to determine overall layout, length, and par. Championship level disc golf courses usually require about 18 to 30 acres. A recreational level course may be built on as few as 6 to 10 acres. Design fees will vary from designer to designer and from course to course.