Your Adventure Begins in Phoenix Rising @ Dow James

Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
Welcome to the season trailer of Phoenix Rising @ Dow James, where two powerful factions vie for supremacy on the disc golf course. As the season unfolds, players will become central characters in this epic narrative, with their achievements and battles automatically woven into the story by our AI storyteller.
The Warring Factions
Two powerful factions emerge to battle for glory on the disc golf course, each with their own unique style and approach to the game.
Ashen Pilgrims


The Ashen Pilgrims are a group of dedicated individuals who follow the Phoenix's ashes to sacred sites, seeking to uncover the secrets of rebirth and renewal. They embark on a global journey, facing challenges and trials along the way, all in the name of witnessing the legendary bird's fiery resurrection. The Pilgrims are characterized by their determination, self-sacrifice, and unwavering faith in the ancient prophecy.
Obsidian Sentinels


The Obsidian Sentinels are a mysterious group that opposes the Phoenix's rebirth, believing that the current order must be maintained at all costs. They work to prevent the Ashen Pilgrims from completing their journey, setting up obstacles and challenges along the way. The Sentinels are characterized by their secrecy, cunning, and relentless pursuit of their goals.
Ashes Ascending


Phoenix Rising: A Disc Golf Saga of Elemental Rebirth
In a world where ancient prophecies foretell the rise of the legendary Phoenix, two factions clash in a battle for the ages on the hallowed grounds of Dow James Disc Golf Course.
The wise Aria Emberheart leads the Ashen Pilgrims, believers in the Phoenix's power of rebirth and renewal. But the enigmatic Zephyr Shadowcloak and the shadowy Obsidian Sentinels stand in their way, determined to prevent the fiery resurrection at all costs.
Eight sacred sites. Four elemental trials. One destiny.
From the ashes of the Phoenix's pyre, a quest begins. Flaming baskets ignite the sky as players brave blistering putting challenges. Howling winds carry discs across shimmering lakes, testing the mettle of even the most skilled throwers. Mysterious portals beckon from within the depths of cavernous tunnels.
In the ashes of defeat, the embers of hope still glow.
Alliances will be forged and rivalries inflamed as the race to gather powerful artifacts consumes all. Tensions rise with each hole conquered, each secret unlocked. An ancient tablet, a whispering pendant, a smoldering feather - clues to a fiery reckoning.
When the inferno beckons, who will heed the call?
Phoenix Rising. This summer, witness the disc golf saga that will reshape the world. Choose your side...before it's too late.
Fly. Fight. Burn bright.

Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
Alright, gather ’round, disc minions—Flippy here, your snarky captive narrator. Welcome to Phoenix Rising @ Dow James, where you’ll chase fiery rebirth instead of binge-watching office comedies. Ready your plastic, charge your phones, and pray you don’t trip over a horse poop.
Entry fee: $5 weekly buy-in (because your couch isn’t paying for itself). Optional pots: $10 prize pool, $3 ace, $2 super ace. Shoutout to Another Round Salt Lake City for the 10% amateur boost—free money, nice!
Schedule: Wednesdays 3/5–4/23, tee times 7AM–6PM flex start. We run this saga eight epic weeks straight, so if you snooze, you lose… or join late and still flex on the newbies.
ElevateUT Disc Golf is a 501(c)(3) non-profit leveling up venues & events—so pretend you’re supporting world peace while you crush putts.
Current: Week 8 – Phoenix’s Pinnacle. Ace pot: $195. No aces yet, but hey—maybe you’ll be the sacrificial hero. Sign up now, or forever hold your ashes!
