Chains of the Chupacabra @ Bingham Creek

## Bingham Creek Disc Golf Course Research Summary **Basic Information:** - **Location:** South Jordan, Utah (within Bingham Creek Regional Park, 10200 S 4800 W) - **PDGA_URL:** [https://www.pdga.com/course-directory/course/bingham-creek](https://www.pdga.com/course-directory/course/bingham-creek) - **COORDINATES:** 40.5697, -112.0095 - **Rating:** 3.7/5.0 (based on ~500 UDisc reviews) - **Holes & Par:** 18 holes, Par 60 (~5,800–6,600 ft depending on layout) - **Established:** 2023 - **Designer(s):** Salt Lake County Parks in partnership with the Daybreak Disc Golf Club (lead advocate: Dan Langford) - **Baskets:** Dynamic Discs Veteran baskets (bright orange band, high-visibility) --- ### Course History - **Origins:** Bingham Creek Regional Park occupies a reclaimed 160-acre gravel pit site (the former “Welby Pit”), redeveloped as part of a 20-year county parks plan. The park opened in June 2023, with the disc golf course added later that year as part of **Phase I** construction. - **Community Advocacy:** The disc golf course was championed for more than a decade by local player and club leader **Dan Langford**, president of the Daybreak Disc Golf Club. His advocacy, alongside support from Salt Lake County and South Jordan City, made Bingham Creek the region’s newest large-scale course. - **Development:** Course installation began mid-2023, with concrete tees, new baskets, and signage funded by county recreation funds. It officially opened to the public in late 2023, marking **South Jordan’s first full 18-hole course**. - **Events:** - Weekly leagues (e.g., *Chains of the Chupacabra*, *Anniversary League*) hosted by Daybreak DGC. - Scheduled to be a venue for the **2025 Salt Lake Open (PDGA B-Tier)**. - Ongoing local tournaments help raise funds for continued course improvements. --- ### Course Experience - **Terrain & Setting:** Bingham Creek DGC sprawls across a **wide-open, slightly hilly landscape** of reclaimed earth. The terrain is dry and exposed, with panoramic Wasatch Mountain views but **virtually no natural shade**. The park’s design incorporates man-made mounds and berms for elevation variety. - **Layout Style:** - “**Bomber**” course emphasizing long drives and power golf. - Mix of short technical holes (<300 ft) and several long par 4s/5s (500–800 ft). - Minimal trees; challenge comes from **wind**, **distance**, and **OB lines**. - Multiple mandatories and one island green add strategic variety. - **Signature Features:** - **Island Hole:** Artificial OB island adds a fun, risk/reward element. - **Long Drives:** Several holes exceed 700 ft, demanding control in wind. - **Views:** Expansive Wasatch Range backdrop makes for striking scenery. - **Difficulty & Flow:** - Best suited for **intermediate to advanced** players. - Beginners enjoy the forgiving open fairways but may struggle with length and heat. - Wind plays a huge factor—calm mornings offer ideal conditions; afternoons can see 20–25 mph gusts. - Navigation is intuitive; most baskets are visible from tees. - **Player Impressions:** - “A fun, wide-open course with brand new infrastructure.” - “Brutal wind and sun exposure, but great for practicing big drives.” - “Once trees mature, this will be one of Utah’s best-designed open courses.” --- ### Amenities & Features - **Tee Pads:** Large **concrete pads** on all holes. - **Baskets:** **Dynamic Discs Veteran** targets, orange band, tournament quality. - **Signage:** Full-color **tee signs** with maps, par, and distances (listed in yards). Clear directional signage between holes. - **Facilities:** - Modern restrooms and water fountains near playground/pavilion area. - Trash cans and benches near main park areas (limited on-course). - Pavilion, playground, bike pump track, and sports courts nearby. - **Parking:** Multiple large paved lots; main lot adjacent to Hole 1. Free entry. - **Accessibility:** - Flat and **cart-friendly** terrain but **not wheelchair accessible**. - Dogs allowed on leash. - **Seasonal Notes:** - *Summer:* Very hot and exposed—bring water and sunscreen. - *Spring/Fall:* Ideal play seasons; grass and fairways in best condition. - *Winter:* Open year-round, but expect wind and mud after snowmelt. --- ### Pros & Cons **Pros:** - Excellent infrastructure (pads, baskets, signage) - Long, challenging layout for advanced players - Free and easy access in a modern regional park - Stunning mountain views **Cons:** - Minimal shade or trees (harsh sun exposure) - Strong, consistent wind - Early development stage—course feels “raw” - Limited benches/trash bins mid-course --- ### Official References - [PDGA Course Directory – Bingham Creek](https://www.pdga.com/course-directory/course/bingham-creek) - [UDisc – Bingham Creek](https://udisc.com/courses/bingham-creek-SDo9) - [DGCourseReview – Bingham Creek](https://www.dgcoursereview.com/courses/bingham-creek.14525/) - [South Jordan City – Bingham Creek Disc Golf](https://www.sjc.utah.gov/639/Bingham-Creek-Disc-Golf-Course) - [Bingham Creek Regional Park – Official Park Site](https://binghamcreekpark.com/) - [Daybreak Disc Golf Club – Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/daybreakdiscgolfclub/)

Bingham Creek disc golf course sprawls across a vast, open expanse of Utah desert, its rugged terrain marked by subtle elevation changes and distant mountain vistas. The arid landscape is dominated by earthy hues - dusty browns, sun-bleached greens, and the occasional burst of vibrant wildflowers. Winding through the course, the creek carves a path of life-giving water, its banks lined with hardy shrubs and grasses that sway in the ever-present breeze. The unforgiving desert sun casts long shadows across the undulating fairways, creating an interplay of light and shadow that shifts with the passage of the day. Tee pads and baskets stand as beacons of civilization amidst the untamed wilderness, inviting players to test their skills against the challenges of the high desert environment. The raw, untouched beauty of Bingham Creek evokes a sense of pioneering adventure, as if discovering a new frontier in the world of disc golf.