Dutchess Celebrates Disc Golf Course Opening

MILAN, N.Y. - State and Dutchess County officials gathered with a small crowd Wednesday to celebrate the opening of the county's newest disc golf course, located in Wilcox Memorial Park in the town of Milan in Dutchess.

State and Dutchess County officials gathered with a small crowd Wednesday to celebrate the opening of the county's newest disc golf course, located in Wilcox Memorial Park in the town of Milan.

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Officials, including Senator Sue Serino (far L) and County Executive Marcus Molinaro (4th from left) celebrate the grand opening of the Wilcox Memorial Park Disc Golf Course.
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Guests at the ribbon cutting try their hand throwing a disc.
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Attendees at Wednesday's grand opening take a look at one of the targets players shoot for.
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County Executive Marcus Molinaro cuts the ribbon at Wednesday's grand opening of the Wilcox Memorial Park Disc Golf Course.
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State Sen. Sue Serino and Dutchess County Executive Marcus Molinaro hold up a disc with a photo of Molinaro.
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Visitors check out a map of the new course.
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Skip Pearlman

07/17/2016 12:30 p.m.

State Sen. Sue Serino and Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro were among those cutting the ribbon to celebrate the opening of the new course - currently nine holes, with plans to expand to 18 holes by fall - that's open seven days a week in the 600-acre park.

Assemblywoman Didi Barrett, County Legislator Greg Pulver and Park Director Steve Olsen were also on hand for the grand opening.

The course was designed by Dan Doyle, of Warwick, course designer and disc golf competitor.

"I looked at the land and it was just fantastic," Doyle said. "You couldn't get a better piece of land for a disc golf course. Anyone can come out and play, anyone can throw a frisbee. It's just like hiking, and throwing a frisbee at a target."

The course features two layouts - one for beginners and another for experienced players.

Check out the video to see Daily Voice talk to Molinaro, Olsen and Serino about the course.

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