From the Flagstaff Disc Golf Blog

β›³ Northern Arizona University – September 2026 Impact Report

Here is a look at the stats, highlights, and player activity at Northern Arizona University for September 2026! πŸ“Šβœ¨

πŸ“ˆ Monthly Overview & Player Stats

  • β›³ Total Rounds: 361 (3,660 YTD | +29% YoY)
  • πŸ‘₯ Total Players: 183 (963 YTD | +19% YoY)
  • πŸ†• First-Time Players: 7 (72 YTD | +24% YoY)
  • ⏱️ Hours Played: 541 hours (5,681 YTD)
  • πŸ₯Ύ Distance Walked: 659 miles (6,609 mi YTD)
  • πŸ‘Ÿ Steps Taken: 1,452,399 steps (14,662,102 YTD)

πŸ† Most Active Disc Golfers

Shoutout to the top players who logged the most rounds on the NAU course this September! πŸ™Œ

  1. πŸ₯‡ @pickle444 – 10 rounds
  2. πŸ₯ˆ @harolddina – 7 rounds
  3. πŸ₯‰ @bbowers1 – 7 rounds

πŸ“… Busiest Day: September 6th with 34 rounds recorded!

πŸ”₯ Hot Rounds (Best Round Ratings)

  1. πŸ₯‡ @aschneid10 – 273
  2. πŸ₯ˆ @billie84 – 258
  3. πŸ₯‰ @jlortz – 245

πŸ“Š Scoring Spread

Out of 5,846 total holes played in September, here is how the scores broke down:

  • 🐦 Birdies: 1,030 (18%)
  • βš–οΈ Pars: 3,015 (52%)
  • ⚠️ Bogeys: 1,317 (23%)
  • 🎯 Total Aces (Hole-in-Ones): 3 πŸŽ‰

πŸ“… Leagues & Events

  • πŸ† Events Hosted: 1 (23 YTD | +283% YoY)
  • πŸ‘₯ Unique Event Players: 16 (115 YTD | +58% YoY)
  • πŸ”₯ Busiest Event Day: September 20th (16 rounds)

🌍 Visitor & Travel Highlights

NAU welcomed disc golfers visiting from around the region and across the country this month!

  • 🌎 Visiting States/Regions (9 total): Including Colorado, California, New Mexico, Washington, and more!

So far in 2026, players have traveled from 32 states/regions and 3 countries to play the NAU course! πŸ—ΊοΈ

🏞️ Course Rankings & Nearby Courses

Course Rankings by Play Count:

  • 🏜️ Arizona: 15th (vs. 12th last month)
  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States: 923rd (vs. 719th last month)
  • 🌐 World: 1,441st (vs. 1,261st last month)

Most Played Nearby Courses (Total Rounds):

  1. πŸ“ Fort Tuthill DGC: 837 rounds
  2. πŸ“ McPherson Park: 810 rounds
  3. πŸ“ Thorpe Park: 372 rounds

πŸ’‘ Spotlight: Using Impact Reports for Real Course Upgrades πŸ› οΈ

Have you shared the impact of disc golf at Northern Arizona University yet?

Organizers at White Spruce in Ontario, Canada, presented their annual fact sheet to Brampton’s Parks and Recreation department. The numbers helped convince the department to invest in the course’s long tee pads, upgrading them from worn-out rubber mats to well-constructed turf tees!

“They didn’t realize how much traffic we actually get through the course and were extremely excited to help us,” said White Spruce Course Ambassador Wesley William Watt.

Communicating these outcomes to local players is keyβ€”after learning how UDisc data drives course improvements, more club members signed up to track their play and support future campus collaborations. πŸ“ŠπŸ™Œ

Got feedback, ideas for new stats, or a campus success story to share? Drop a comment below or reach out to the course team! πŸ“¬