N.J.’s top disc golf course must close, state says. Outraged players scramble to save it.

Jul 06, 2023

Stafford Woods Disc Golf Course in Voorhees Township. (Photo courtesy of Andrew Acconzo).

The New Jersey disc golf community is in an uproar following a controversial decision made by the state Department of Environmental Protection to shut down Stafford Woods — a disc golf course players say is the top ranked and most frequented in the state.

On Saturday, Voorhees Township officials published a notice informing the public that they are permanently closing the Stafford Woods Disc Golf Course and restoring it to its original purpose as a walking trail and open space, at the directive of the state.

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