OVALO, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A retired school principal has built a destination disc golf course that is now seeing recognition from disc golf pros as well as state and national rankings.

Over the past decade, the popularity of disc golf has taken flight, with evidence of that growth found right here in the Big Country. The Rocky Hills Disc Golf Course in Ovalo is now considered by many to be a destination course that boasts unique landscaping, 21 specialty holes, and the honor of being the 'Highest Hole in Texas'.

What started as a retirement project has now transformed into an ever-growing hot spot for the sport, and retired school principal turned course owner and manager, Cam Hurst, said their growth has hit both state and national recognition.

"The top five disc golf courses in each

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