The Three Spirits have awakened at a course literally called Baby Bottoms, and they want you to throw plastic into metal while they judge your form. Welcome to Friday league — the spirits are watching, the reeds are hungry, and the ace pot is guaranteed.
The Premise (Such As It Is)
Welcome to Three Spirits, the Friday league where a trio of benevolent guardians — a stone-faced River spirit, a breeze-riding Oak spirit, and a lantern-lit night spirit — have decided your weekly plastic-chasing ritual is worth their divine attention. They observe every drive, applaud every ace, and occasionally nudge a leaf into your putt line just to keep things interesting. It's like A Christmas Carol, except instead of Scrooge, it's you, and instead of redemption, you get a bag tag.
The season runs 10 weeks starting November 20, 2026, at Mehraban (Baby Bottoms) in Draper, Utah. Choose-your-own-card flex start with tee times from 7:00 AM to 5:20 PM every Friday. Yes, that means you can theoretically play this in the dark. The Lantern spirit approves.
Three Spirits, One Course, Zero Chill
Let's be clear about what we're dealing with here. The Three Spirits are the heart of this league — River (a swirling water column with pebbles for eyes), Oak (a leafy humanoid with a moss beard), and Lantern (a wispy figure holding a glowing lantern). They're the benevolent guardians of Baby Bottoms, and they manifest through weather, wildlife, and the land itself. The course breathes with their presence: the creek murmurs advice, the trees whisper scores, and the twilight glows with their approval.
This season, they're running a full narrative arc — from the Spirit Stir of Week 1 to the Harvest Favor finale in Week 10. There are hidden shrines to discover, acorn patterns to follow, and a unified spirit ceremony at the end. It's a lot of lore for a course named after baby bottoms, but I'm just the narrator. I don't make the rules; I just report them with appropriate theatrical gravitas.
What to Expect Week 1: Spirit Stir
The season opens with an uncanny calm, then a sudden breeze wreaks havoc on first drives. Players discover a chalk circle at the first tee and three glowing lights in the woods. A heron shadows the lead card. The spirits are curious about you — make a good impression.
The Course: Baby Bottoms, Seriously
Mehraban (Baby Bottoms) is a 10-hole technical gem tucked into the Mehraban Wetland Park. Par 30, average holes around 200-250 feet, and a layout that rewards precision over power — which is convenient, because the dense walls of invasive Phragmites reeds will absolutely eat any disc that wanders off the fairway. The rough isn't cosmetic; it's a botanical maze that will turn a quick penalty into an extended adventure.
Here's the genuinely cool part I'm contractually obligated to note: every round you play helps control the invasive Phragmites. Your foot traffic compacts the soil around their roots, making conditions less favorable for their spread. You're not just playing disc golf — you're participating in ecological stewardship. The spirits appreciate the effort, even if they don't say it out loud.
- 10 holes, par 30, ~200-250 ft average — tunnel shots are the primary skill
- Phragmites corridors border every fairway — precision matters, power gets punished
- Wildlife encounters include red-winged blackbirds, pelicans, and waterfowl
- No smoking, period. The wetlands are a tinder box in dry conditions
- Designed by Scott Belchak (ElevateUT) & Philip Romney — these folks know what they're doing
Choose Your Faction (It's Mostly Vibes)
The league splits into two pools, and by 'splits' I mean 'they all play the same layout but with different spiritual affiliations.' The Radiance (divisions RPA, RAH, RAD) embodies the Lantern spirit — flat, luminous color fills, golden-hour warmth, gentle guidance. The Inkbound (divisions RAE, RAF, RAG) channel River and Oak — bold linework, kinetic strikes, sudden breezes, and the rushing creek.
Both pools play the same Three Spirits Layout at Baby Bottoms, so the real difference is aesthetic and spiritual alignment. Pick your faction, wear the colors, and let the spirits decide your fate. Or just pick whichever division has your rating range. The spirits won't judge. Much.
Ten Fridays of Spiritual Tourism
Every Friday from November 20, 2026 through January 22, 2027. Same course, same spirits, escalating narrative. Flex start with tee times from 7:00 AM to 5:20 PM — because the Lantern spirit wants to see you putt in the dark at least once.
- Nov 20: Spirit Stir — the awakening
- Nov 27: Creek Whisper — River reveals a shrine
- Dec 4: Acorn Oracle — Oak leaves signs
- Dec 11: Lantern Glow — glow disc putting challenge
- Dec 18: Bottle Lore — the course's history emerges
- Dec 25: Calamity Comeback — storm recovery mission
- Jan 1: Root Reveal — the hidden chamber
- Jan 8: Spirit Trials — cooperative challenge
- Jan 15: Unify Night — the spirits merge
- Jan 22: Harvest Favor — season finale celebration
The Weekly Tribute
The base entry is $5.50 per week, which is a small price for the privilege of being judged by three ancient spirits with an appreciation for tunnel shots. Optional add-ons include $5 for prize money, $5 for the ace pot, and $2 for the super ace. That's a maximum of $17.50 if you're feeling particularly generous — or particularly confident in your ability to hit chains.
Prize Money (optional)
$5.00
Super Ace (optional)
$2.00
A special thank you to Another Round Salt Lake City for supporting the local disc golf community as a retail partner. They keep the plastic flowing. And a genuine shoutout to ElevateUT Disc Golf, the 501(c)(3) non-profit behind this whole operation — they're not just running events, they're building venues and growing the sport. The Three Spirits layout at Baby Bottoms is literally their design. Respect.
The Ace Pot Situation
The current ace pot is $50 — and here's the kicker: that's the guaranteed minimum, courtesy of ElevateUT Disc Golf (the league platform). They've put up a $50 floor so the pot never starts at zero. The displayed pot can look 'stuck' at that $50 mark until player contributions push it higher, but the guarantee is real.
How the Guarantee Works
ElevateUT Disc Golf guarantees a minimum $50 ace pot. If player contributions haven't exceeded $50 by season's end, ElevateUT tops it up. Any guarantee top-up is credited to the winner's Bonus Account (registration-only; not withdrawable to PayPal or disc shops). The important part: this guarantee comes from ElevateUT Disc Golf, the platform — not from the local disc shop. They're a retail partner, not the ace pot fairy.
Bag Tags & The Spirit Hierarchy
Bag tags are named after the Three Spirits and the course's baby-bottle heritage — think 'River Favor,' 'Oak Whisper,' 'Lantern Glow.' Two-word combinations blending spirit elements (River, Oak, Lantern), local landmarks (Bottle, Pacifier, Diaper), and playful actions (Whisper, Glow, Favor). Your tag number is your standing in the spirit hierarchy, which sounds important until you realize it's a piece of plastic with a number on it.
But here's the thing — the tags are multiverse passports in the Holi-Daze universe. You're not just a player; you're a holiday element stuck in a genre role, navigating a fractured holiday multiverse. The Three Spirits are your local guardians in this chaos, and your bag tag is proof of your standing. Hold onto it. The spirits are watching.
Why You Should Join (Besides the Spirits)
Look, I'm just the narrator — a pink axolotl with a clipboard and a contract I never signed — but even I can see this league is worth your Friday. The course is a technical gem that rewards precision over power, the environmental mission means your round literally helps the wetlands, and the community is welcoming. Plus, there's a chance to earn the favor of three ancient spirits who are apparently very invested in your putting form.
The season starts November 20. Flex start from 7:00 AM to 5:20 PM. Bring your tunnel shots, your patience, and maybe a flashlight for the Lantern spirit's glow challenges. The reeds are waiting, the spirits are stirring, and your bag tag has your name on it — somewhere in the multiverse.
From the booth, this is Flippy — reminding you that the spirits may be watching, but they're also probably just here for the disc golf. See you at Baby Bottoms.