Basics - Arizona Snowbowl sits deep (high maybe?) within a long and winding forest up the side of a mountain. Extremely long drive in to the park, but it is filled with amazing views, wildlife at every turn, and a real sense of privacy and immenseness. Hole #1 starts you out around 9'000 feet of elevation (about a 1/4 of a mile hike from the parking lot) and I believe the highest hole is just shy of 11'000 feet (if the locals we played with are to be believed lol) You will be playing directly up, side to side, and down ski slopes. Come prepared with hiking boots and TONS of water.

Visuals - Make sure to stop off just shy of the lodge and take a few pictures from the visitor parking lot area. The endless span of rolling hills, distant mountains, lush valleys, and open desert blend into an oil painting vibe. Dense mix of massive Ponderosa trees and Birch with the occasional grove of White Ash mixed in for those who love the beauty of trees (when our discs aren't smacking into them). The view off Hole #9 is spectacular. Northern Arizona pretty much lay out before you as you play a mammoth Par-5 off the side of the mountain. Course deserves 5 stars (or more honestly) on visuals alone.

Tees/Signage/Baskets - Tees are mostly rubber matting (as I'm sure concrete would be problematic for skiers) but didn't seem to be much of an issue. Signage was great once on the course (tee signs and next tee signs were clearly visible and had all the relevant information). However Hole #1 was difficult to find from the parking lot as there were no signs to assist. We ended up using U-Disc to GPS navigate to the starting hole. Baskets were Discatcher Pro 28's and in great shape for the climate and conditions they are subjected to.

Amenities - The newly redone ski shop was incredible. Gift shop, bar, resturaunt were all top notch. There was a climbing wall, inflatables, and all kinds of other activities going on outside when we arrived and the place was packed. No water, trash cans, benches or bathrooms once out on the course.

Course Design - This course tries to balance the challenge of what feels like a vertical ascent of a ski slope with the need to not be too challenging of a disc golf course. It does that fairly well. The listed Pars can be very soft for more skilled players and it appears they were set for the casual player. That doesn't mean the course doesn't have teeth, but there are a lot of similar holes, shapes, and tons of birdies to be had.

Signatures : Hole #9 is probably the signature hole (though one could argue that the intimidation you feel looking up the mountain from Hole #1 gets the initial signature reaction of what you are about to undertake). This gorgeous Par 5 shoots off down the side of the mountain while you gaze off into the endless Northern Arizona High Desert in all directions.

Others: Nothing that I would consider gimmicky or unfair about the design. The course is fair and can be tuned (by adjusting par) to your level of proficiency. Balancing the extreme elevation and hiking on this course adds a completely different level of difficulty that most disc golf courses can't offer. Well worn foot paths that lead you down each hole and to the next tee. These make navigation so much easier and were a welcome sight to see.

The Drive - It took us about 45 minutes from downtown Flagstaff to get to Snowbowl, and most of it was a very lonely winding road up the mountain with nothing around.

Rubber Tees - I'm not a fan of rubber tees (on a course of this level) but I do understand why they are used here. The tees were well used and well loved meaning they were a little on the slick side for us.

Parking - If your round doesn't finish before 4:30 PM you need to park outside of the gates to the park (even farther from tee #1). They will close the gate on you when they close and you will be trapped inside. We were almost victim to this, but met a group of locals on the course and they warned us to move our car.

Availability - This course is often unavailable due to conditions on the mountain that may differ from nearby Flagstaff. We really wanted to play the course but multiple sources stated the course was unavailable. Finally we called the course and they said they were open for play. Please do call and check as this course still had light amounts of snow on it at the very top. Even in July the weather up there can be very harsh and change rapidly.

Final Hole - Hole #18 was a big let down. It was a steep hike with like shoulder high weeds and bushes for a pretty pedestrian Par 3. I was afraid to throw it because of losing a disc and having to search for it. I'm guessing mowing at that elevation isn't much of a concern, lol.

I had heard this was a world's course in 2003 and I guess I could see it. I'm assuming the Pars were different back then. This was a bucket list course for me simply due to it's elevation (my first course over 9'000 feet). I'm not sure what I was expecting going in, but this course was both more than I had imagined, and less. If a person can be both pleased with a course, and disappointed with one, Snowbowl left that feeling with me. It was good, but I wanted more. The scenery checked all the boxes, the temperature drop, the crazy wind up there, the shortness of breath as we hiked along, everything I expected. But the course itself, the shots, the lines, they were underwhelming. There was a lot of the exact same shot, a lot of side to side on ski slopes wide open hyzers. I guess I kind of expected that but was somehow let down when I played them. Hard to say. But, for those of you traveling near Flagstaff in the months Snowbowl is available, it's definitely a destination course. Maybe not for it's challenge, but certainly for it's beauty and uniqueness.

Beautiful scenery, basket placement, tee signs

No tee pad on 18, not easy to find tee 1, first six holes are all uphill

Wear hiking boots, try to get parking close to Agassiz Lodge, bring lots of water

Awesome course and beautiful views.

You will be out of breath numerous times throughout your game, but worth it.

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Very challenging - played up/down steep ski slopes, some very long holes, amazing views.

Must keep it in the fairway otherwise easy to lose a disc.

Best to play in late spring/early summer before the grass greens up and makes finding your disc even harder. Use a spotter!

Beautiful scenery and really fun in that the course was designed for champions. It was had great basket placement and nice maps outlining everything. Not to mention the the restaurant and bar that are between hole 18 and the parking lot!

It's quite a hike. A lot of uphill shots, we had just hiked out of the Grand Canyon the night before so it's probably not as bad if you decided to go throw after a nice rest.

I'm just glad I get to say I played it. Coming from Omaha Ne, I really liked the mountain scenery.

Where to start? The Snowbowl course combines challenging disc golf with incredible scenery and solitude. Playing at 9,000' is pretty neat too. I've had the best of times playing this course, even if I had a lousy round!

The drive: it can take a while to get up to Snowbowl.

The tees: I'm really not a fan of rubber tee pads. If this course had cement tee pads (which would unfortunately make skiing difficult during the ski season), this would have a 5-star rating.

The parking: if your round will finish before 4:30pm, you have nothing to worry about. But if you're planning on staying after, park outside of the gates to the park - otherwise your car might be trapped inside when they close.

The availability: the course opens sometime around Memorial Day (call 928-779-1951 to find out). Additionally, the weather at 9,000' can be pretty harsh - the course is subject to close from rain and lightning. Plan accordingly.

#18: The front nine of the course ends with a mammoth par-5 off of the side of a mountain with breath-taking views of northern AZ. How does the back nine end? With a steep hike for a dinky par-3. Still awesome though.

The layout: it's confusing, bring a map!

I'm planning on making several day trips to Flagstaff to play this course during the summer - it's well worth it!

Nice course. A revised version of the one out in for the 2003 pro worlds tweaked for the 2005 am worlds. Lot of elevation change. Clean air, and a nice hike. Front nine has nice some variety. Nice change of pace from the 3 courses in town. 18th hole can make or break a round if your disc stands on edge and rolls down the slope.

Back nine seems a bit repetitive, back and forth across the ski runs.

I understand that there's going to be some tree cutting up there this year, and only the back 9 might be open for play.

Picturesque, high altitude, BIG holes, super technical...it's what a disc golf course should be.

It's just a tough course, not that that is a bad thing...but it's something to consider. Don't take your buddy for his first round here.

This course is so sick! There are a couple holes that you will always remember for sure!

- The scenery is phenomenal and the placement of a disc golf course on a ski slope is always awesome.
- Some decent downhill shots.
- Lots of biride opportunities for a mountain course.
The tee-pads and tee-signs were better than expected for a mountain course. And, there were well worn paths from basket to tee-pad so navigation was easy. When in doubt... follow the foot paths more than the roads.

- Lots of birdie opportunities - This course is too easy... And, with the par 4 and 5's listed on the tee-signs it is rediculously easy. (I played the courses as all 3's and shot -4).
- Too wide open! There were baskets in the middle of ski runs with no trees involved at all. There is soooo much opportunity here for an absolutely amazingly difficult course (2 courses)... it is definately not the Worlds course from 2003. A bit of a disappointment.

- If you park in the lot below the lodge (they lock the gates at 5) then start on hole 10. Play through 18 - which is near hole 1's tee-pad... and finish on 9, which is near the car. This will save you a 1/4 mile walk uphill @ 9000+ feet elevation to get to hole 1.
- Ski Sunrise in Wrightwood (So-Cal) blows this course away! - if you need a barometer! This mountain course is just too short and too open - it seems set up for beginners.
- Putting at 9500+ feet took some getting used to. I seemed to putt high (or) the disc seemed to stay up. Either way... when you play this course by yourself there is no time to get your pulse under control before it's your turn again. Some serious elevation.
My Score: -4

well to start of the scenery is amazing.great mtn vistas along with mutiple type's of mtn tree's. the course plays mostly open with a few wooded holes, however no flat holes and some type of obstructions occure on each hole. rubber tee pads and tee signs on each hole,giving distance and direction to the next tee. mutlipe uphill shots along with downhill bombers. must be accurate on downhill shots or you will pay the price.alot of 2's out here,but if your not on, you will be 3ing all day or worse. must play this mountian course. Leauge play saturday mornings 11am

tee pads are bumpy and short.
needs more wooded holes (there is pleanty of woods to use )
no trash cans
grass gets tall durings summer month's,keep your eys open on those longer holes
can be very windy and the weather can change very quickly. dont get caught up there when a storm breaks loose.

this is trully a great mtn course, its does not compare to other mtn courses when it comes to difficulty BUT its always a enjoyable time up here. its seems to play different everytime i play it. either wind, roll away's, or coming up short or overthrowing happens. dont miss out on this mtn course with amazing scenery and fun golf.

Spectacular views, unbelievably fun downhill shots that sail forever, brutal uphill tugs, and did I mention the views? Unique surroundings.

Weather is highly variable, with heat and sleet in the same day. Easy to lose plastic.

One of my all time favorite rounds of golf was $20 buy in triples during the finals of the Worlds. Watched (Filmed) Joe Mela drop in a fifty footer for a deuce on the 800 foot downhill 18 to win triples (Elaine King hit the basket off the tee during the tournament!). Bring super flippy plastic.

Great Views
Very private
Challenging shots with a wide variety of elevation change (downhill, uphill, across the slope)
Nicest baskets in Flagstaff
Hole 1, 4, 9, 17, 18 are some of my favorites.
Beginner friendly
Open holes and tight holes

Teepads are short, often uphill, and lumpy and do not handle rain well.
I wish it was longer, similar to the 03 Worlds layout
Very tall grass on hole 9 can lead to lots of looking

Weather can change quick so be prepared with long sleeves and lots of water, a great place to come play with great views and challenging shots
It is a great change from the rest of Flagstaff, it is private and quiet
This course could be a 4/5 with improved teepads and a more challenging layout, however, this is still the best in town

Beautiful scenery, very challenging course, altitude adds an extra challenge. Usually not crowded.

Grass gets very high in the late summer so it's real easy to loose your discs. Other than the beautiful views it's not actually a real interesting course. You mostly either throwing up the slope or down the slope.

Go in the fall when the Aspens are in color.

Very challenging course, extreme elevation changes, beautiful vistas!

Very challenging course,extreme elevation changes