October UDisc stats
🌲 October 2026 Disc Golf Recap at McPherson Park – Flagstaff, Arizona 🥏
Located in the heart of the Ponderosa pines at 1650 N. Turquoise Dr. in Flagstaff, Arizona (GPS: 35.2142, -111.6387), the McPherson Park Disc Golf Course had an incredible October! Before the course closes for the winter season to protect our local vegetation, the Flagstaff disc golf community and travelers alike made the most of the golden-hour light and challenging elevation changes.
We hope it was a great October for everyone at McPherson Park. Let’s dive into the stats! 📊
📈 October 2026 Play Stats & Rankings
McPherson Park saw a solid bump in rounds played this month as players soaked up the crisp Flagstaff autumn.
- Total Rounds: 569 (+7% YoY) | 7,959 YTD
- Total Players: 255 (0% YoY) | 1,663 YTD
- First-Time Players: 7 (-36% YoY) | 87 YTD
- Busiest Day: October 20 (57 rounds)
🌎 Course Popularity Rankings
McPherson Park continues to climb the charts on UDisc! Compared to last month, we’ve seen major jumps across the board:
- 🌵 Arizona: 11th (Up from 2nd last month)
- 🇺🇸 United States: 447th (Up from 206th last month)
- 🌍 World: 611th (Up from 347th last month)
Looking for other great rounds nearby? The most-played courses near McPherson Park this month were Fort Tuthill DGC (751 rounds), Thorpe Park (384 rounds), and Northern Arizona University (308 rounds).
🏆 Local Legends: Most Active Players
Shoutout to the dedicated locals who practically lived on the fairways this month!
- 🥇 @gracec – 32 rounds
- 🥈 @cudgechamp04 – 13 rounds
- 🥉 @cassady8 – 9 rounds
🔥 Hot Rounds & Scoring Spreads
Flagstaff’s rocky terrain and wooded holes didn’t stop these players from posting the best round ratings of the month:
- @daltondiscgolf – 270 rating
- @allinthegame – 263 rating
- @zpasteris3 – 263 rating
🎯 How Did the Field Score?
Across all 8,975 holes played in October, here is how the scoring broke down:
- 🦅 Birdie: 14% (1,252)
- ✋ Par: 54% (4,847)
- ⚠️ Bogey: 25% (2,261)
- ⛓️ Total Aces: 2! (Congrats to the two players who chained out off the tee!)
🧳 Disc Golf Tourism: Where Are Players Visiting From?
Flagstaff is a major hub for disc golf tourism, and McPherson Park is a favorite stop for road-trippers and international travelers.
- Visiting States/Regions: 12 (including Oregon, California, Florida, and Colorado)
- Visiting Countries: 1 (Shoutout to our visitors from Sweden! 🇸🇪)
2026 Year-to-Date Impact: So far this year, players have traveled to McPherson Park from 40 different states/regions and 5 countries!
🗓️ League & Event Rounds
Our competitive scene was thriving this month. October 20th was a massive day for the community!
- Total Events: 5 (+37% YoY) | 70 YTD
- Unique Players: 78 (+51% YoY) | 282 YTD
- Busiest Event Day: October 20 (43 rounds)
🥾 Fitness Check: Walking the Course
Disc golf is a hike with a purpose. Over the 18 holes of moderate hills at McPherson, our community put in some serious work this October:
- ⌚ Hours Played: 1,018 (14,967 YTD)
- 🥾 Distance Walked: 1,109 miles (15,727 mi YTD)
- 👣 Steps Taken: 2,471,243 steps (34,904,503 YTD)
📸 Call to Action: Show Off McPherson Park!
Is McPherson Park making a great first impression? Great photos can pull in locals looking for something new and convince road-trippers to make the drive up Route 66.
You don’t need fancy gear. A phone, some golden-hour light through the Ponderosa pines, and a few pro tips go a long way. Once you’ve got the shots, add your favorites to the course page in your UDisc Course Tools.
Keep banging those chains, Flagstaff! ⛓️🥏
