March was an absolute powerhouse of a month for McPherson Park! As spring rolled in, the course came alive with a massive influx of local grinders, travelers, and event players. The data shows some serious growth across the board, proving that McPherson remains one of the cornerstone tracks of our community. 🥏💥
📊 March Statistics at a Glance
We are experiencing incredible growth compared to this time last year! Take a look at these booming Year-over-Year (YoY) and Year-to-Date (YTD) numbers:
- Total Rounds: 819 | 1,623 YTD (+42% YoY 🚀)
- Unique Players: 331 | 507 YTD (+26% YoY 👥)
- First-Time Players: 10 | 19 YTD (+58% YoY 🎉)
📅 Busiest Day of the Month: March 27th, locking in a wild 75 rounds in a single day!
📈 Leaderboards & Rankings by Play Count
McPherson Park smashed through the rankings in March, officially securing a spot as a top-10 course in the state!
- 🌵 Arizona: Rank 9th (Up from 19th last month!) 🔝
- 🇺🇸 United States: Rank 215th (Up from 381st last month!)
- 🌐 World: Rank 275th (Up from 413th last month!)
🏃♂️ Most Active Disc Golfers (Total Rounds)
Shoutout to these locals who practically lived on the fairways this month:
- 🥇 @kanrite928 – 13 rounds
- 🥈 @daddestmanalive – 11 rounds
- 🥉 @gracec – 11 rounds
🔥 Hot Rounds (Highest Round Rating)
These players completely dialed in their lines and shredded the course:
- 🥇 @codi21wood – 286 Rating
- 🥈 @cjr452 – 279 Rating
- 🥉 @allinthegame – 265 Rating
🌍 Tourism & Local Competition
McPherson Park is firmly on the map for traveling disc golfers. In March, we hosted players hailing from 26 different states/regions (including Colorado, Utah, Washington, and Georgia) and even welcomed international visitors from Sweden! ✈️🇸🇪
🗺️ So far in 2026: Players have traveled from 34 states/regions and 2 countries to throw plastic at McPherson.
📍 Busiest Courses Near McPherson Park
The local disc golf scene is thriving as a whole! Here is how our neighboring Flagstaff tracks compared in total March rounds:
- Fort Tuthill DGC – 1,132 rounds
- Thorpe Park – 584 rounds
- Northern Arizona University (NAU) – 473 rounds
🏆 Leagues & Events
Organized play saw a massive spike in engagement this month, bringing a ton of competitive energy to the park:
- Events Hosted: 5 | 11 YTD
- Unique Event Players: 87 | 107 YTD (+138% YoY 📈)
- Busiest Event: March 24th, bringing out a stellar 43 tournament rounds!
📊 March Scoring Spread
McPherson kept players honest in March. Check out how more than 11,000 recorded holes broke down across the field:
| Score | Total Count | Percentage |
| 🐦 Birdie | 1,550 | 12% |
| 🪵 Par | 6,970 | 55% |
| ⚠️ Bogey | 3,196 | 25% |
🔋 Cumulative Community Effort
The health and fitness impact of our local disc golf community is undeniable. Look at the sheer distance and steps we racked up just by playing the game we love:
- ⏰ Hours Played: 1,421 hours | 2,778 hours YTD
- 🚶♂️ Distance Walked: 1,625 miles | 3,177 miles YTD
- 👟 Steps Taken: 3,614,901 steps | 7,069,693 YTD
