The Bellows Field Beach DGC is located on Bellows Air Force Base in Waimanalo, HI. I had never gone to this area before, not really knowing all the amenities available. It's definitely a hidden area if you aren't aware of it! The course is free to play and surrounds the main building of the Bellows recreation area. This course requires base access!

After going through the security gate, you continue driving down the road until all the cabins appear on the right hand side. The main rental building can't be missed. There is lots of free parking near the beach and at the building. Public restrooms are in the building, as is a convenience store/pro shop for all the activities available on the property. It is here you can rent a complete set of three discs if needed: $4 per day, $12 per 4 days, and $20 for a week. It's better to bring your own discs, as then the course is free. The first tee is to the left if exiting the building. The course is not large, but makes good use of a small area by zigzagging back and forth. It's a 9-hole course, 3-par on all baskets. The baskets area new and professional. The tees are easy to find, listing basket number and feet length. The best benefit is, it's gorgeous! To the one side you have majestic mountains and a marsh, to the other is the tranquil turquoise ocean. The majority of the course is shady and pleasant.

There are only minimal negatives. Some of the tee markers are sun-bleached beyond being able to read them, so having your own map is necessary. Tee 2 is very close to the main road, and possible to thrown into traffic, damaging discs. Tee 8 goes through a soccer field, so you may be delayed if you throw into a game. Slightly disappointing is it is only 9 holes on a large property that could easily accommodate 18.

All in all, this is a wonderful course. It can be an activity in itself, or part of a fun day at the beach. This is a must-play for all disc golf enthusiasts!