The Seth Burton Memorial and Orange Crush Disc Golf Courses are located in Fairmont, WV. Maintained by Marion County Parks, and the West Virginia Disc Golf Association, the courses encircle Morris Park. Many residents frequent the park for walking, jogging, bike riding, tennis and many other activities, including disc golf.
Seth Burton Memorial features include fence line alleyways, constant pavement OB (out of bounds), short technical to open distance fields. 12 holes feature two tee placements, and all 18 holes feature both a short and long pin placement, allowing for countless configurations and play. Seth Burton Memorial features 18 Yellow Innova DiscCatcher Baskets.
Orange Crush is a pro caliber course located throughout the woods in a clockwise orientation starting below Pavilion 1. The course offers a significant challenge as it winds through tight alleyways, dogleg turns, elevation shots, and even a 12 foot "chimney" shot. When you are done playing Orange Crush, walk directly across the road and finish on the back 9 of the yellow course. Orange Crush features 9 orange Innova DiscCatcher Baskets.
The courses are designed to allow for multiple "paths." You can either play SB1-18 or play OC1-9,SB10-18. Hole 9 of each course end right next to each other. Course design will be starting shortly on a back 18 for Orange Crush. Upon completion the coourse will offer 4 different course paths.
The West Virginia Disc Golf Association is charged with course maintenance including basket and tee maintenance, foliage grooming, signage, scorecards and informational plaques and public ambassador to the sport. Tournaments, events and lessons are held regularly. Three tournaments typically are held throughout the year. The Ice Bowl in February, a players club tournament mid summer, and the PDGA sanctioned PVDG Classic in mid-late summer. Visit the WVDGA website for information on events held at the park.
The park gates close around Halloween and do not open to automobile traffic until late April, however the park remains open to foot traffic.