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NOTES ON FLAGSTAFF AND THE COURSES

Lodging:

There are many hotels and campgrounds in the Flagstaff area. Here is a link for lodging, and one for camping.

Many hotels give discounts to PDGA Members. Check out the PDGA Member Benefits Page for current info.

Notes on Flagstaff and playing at Elevation:

For those not accustomed to playing at elevation, a little advice goes a long way: The oxygen in the air is thin, so pacing yourself is mandatory. The humidity levels are also quite low, so keeping hydrated is essential. The UV levels from the sun are very high, so the use of sunscreen is suggested. Mid-June is the start of the monsoon season, and as a rule, weather can be very unpredictable in the mountains. Rain and thunderstorms could come into play.

Flagstaff is located in Northern Arizona on the southern edge of the Colorado Plateau. Nestled in Ponderosa pine forest at the base of an extinct volcano, the town is situated at an elevation of 7000 ft. The local disc golf courses are carved out of the dense, rocky pine forest that dominates the landscape, creating short, technical holes that require accuracy and finesse. At this elevation, a discs' flight characteristics will change dramatically from what most players are used to. Putts have a tendency to drop quickly, and drives have a tendency to hyzer extremely. These factors will apply to all the Flagstaff courses.

 

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