Play with consideration
Better Rounds Start with Good Etiquette
Stay alert, keep play moving, share Flagstaff’s parks, care for the course, and show every player respect.
Make Every Throw a Safe One
Check the Landing Area
Before you throw, make sure the fairway and landing area are clear of players, pedestrians, and other park users.
Never Throw Toward People
Wait until everyone is out of range. If someone enters your line, pause and give them room to pass.
Stay Alert for Errant Discs
Watch nearby fairways, listen for warnings, and call “Fore!” immediately if your disc heads toward someone.
Keep the Round Moving
A steady pace gives everyone more time to enjoy the course without feeling rushed.
1
Be Ready for Your Turn
Choose your disc and plan your shot while others play, then throw when it is safe and your turn arrives.
2
Move Along Together
Walk to your next lie promptly, keep your group together, and save longer conversations for a break.
3
Let Faster Groups Through
If your group is holding others up, invite a faster group to play through when there is a safe opportunity.
Share the Course, Share the Park
Flagstaff’s disc golf courses often weave through public parks and open spaces used by walkers, families, cyclists, and people with dogs. Give everyone room to enjoy the outdoors: check the entire flight path before throwing, wait until others have moved well clear, and never assume someone can see or hear you. If a path crosses a fairway, pause and invite people through rather than rushing a shot.
Keep bags and groups off trails and picnic areas, call out a friendly warning if a disc heads toward someone, and follow posted park rules for pets and shared spaces. A little patience helps keep Flagstaff’s courses welcoming for everyone.
Simple Ways to Protect Every Hole
Pack out every wrapper and bottle
Pick up stray litter when safe
Use designated trash and recycling bins
Stay on established paths where possible
Avoid trampling native plants
Leave branches and shrubs intact
Take a safe lie instead of breaking vegetation
Keep chalk and paint off trees
Use tee pads without digging or scraping
Leave benches and signs undamaged
Keep baskets free of stickers and tape
Handle chains and targets gently
Avoid throwing across muddy ground
Respect temporary closures and repairs
Keep food scraps away from wildlife
Secure loose gear on windy days
Report damaged equipment to course contacts
Leave each hole ready for the next group
Good Rounds Start with Courtesy
Disc golf welcomes first-timers, competitive players, and everyone in between. Give each person space to throw, stay quiet and still during their shot, and offer advice only when it is wanted. If a disc lands near another group, communicate clearly and calmly before retrieving it.
Keep music and celebrations at a volume that lets others enjoy their round, and avoid distractions near tees and putting areas. Be patient with different skill levels, invite faster groups to play through when appropriate, and resolve questions about rules or order of play with respect.
Know the rules. Respect the place.
Keep Flagstaff Courses Welcoming
Make Every Round Better
Check posted rules, watch for other park users, keep a steady pace, and leave the course better than you found it. A little consideration helps everyone enjoy safer rounds across Flagstaff.