The Black Bayou @ Dragonfly

## Dragonfly Disc Golf Course Research Summary **Basic Information:** - **Location:** Lehi, Utah, USA - **PDGA_URL:** [https://www.pdga.com/course-directory/course/dragonfly](https://www.pdga.com/course-directory/course/dragonfly) - **COORDINATES:** 40.3677, -111.8446 - **Rating:** 4.1/5.0 (based on ~1,100 UDisc reviews) - **Holes & Par:** 18 holes, Par 56–57 - **Established:** 2021 - **Designer(s):** Curtis Clements, Shaun Bagley, and Colby Zimmerman --- ### Course History - **Origins:** Dragonfly Disc Golf Course opened in 2021 on city land near Utah Lake in Lehi, Utah. The project was spearheaded by local volunteers with support from Lehi City’s Parks and Trails Committee. The site was a former wetland area that offered ample flat terrain and abundant wildlife, inspiring the course’s name. - **Development:** Volunteers cleared fairways and installed **Dynamic Discs Veteran baskets** and **concrete tee pads**. The design team—Clements, Bagley, and Zimmerman—maximized the available space, creating a full 18-hole course with minimal hole overlap. - **Community Involvement:** The course was built almost entirely through community labor, with Lehi City providing logistical help and ongoing maintenance. By 2023, the city had formally taken over mowing and upkeep as the course’s popularity exploded. - **Upgrades & Improvements:** - 2022: Signage and directional arrows installed. - 2023: Additional pin positions and bridges built across wetland areas. - 2024: Permanent tee signs, benches, and OB markers installed through volunteer workdays and local donations. - **Events:** - *Dragonfly Summer Showdown* (2022) – first organized league event. - *Dragonfly Open (C-Tier)* (May 2024) – PDGA-sanctioned tournament using a 6,176 ft, Par 58 layout. - Used regularly by ElevateUT leagues and local clubs for weekly and seasonal events. --- ### Course Experience - **Layout & Terrain:** Dragonfly offers a **flat, wooded wetland course** with narrow fairways, marshy edges, and dense foliage. While elevation is minimal, the course compensates with demanding shot shaping, tight gaps, and natural OB defined by creeks and tall grass. - **Technical Challenge:** - 8 holes under 300 ft (short, technical lines) - 8 holes between 300–400 ft - 2 holes over 400 ft, including a par-4 finisher (~640 ft) Players must balance precision and placement over distance; many holes punish poor drives with thick rough or marshland OB. - **Shot Variety:** Excellent left-right balance, requiring controlled hyzers, anhyzers, and straight tunnel drives. Trees force creativity without relying on artificial mandatories. - **Signature Features:** - **Hole 9:** Plays through a dense corridor with marsh on both sides—Dragonfly’s defining risk/reward hole. - **Hole 18:** Long, open par 4 finishing hole framed by reeds and mountain views. - **Bridges & Crossings:** Wooden footbridges and rustic walkways link fairways across wet sections. - **Player Feedback:** Players praise Dragonfly for its “**secluded, nature-immersive feel**” and “**clever use of limited elevation**.” - **Pros:** Scenic, technical, peaceful, and community-built. - **Cons:** Overgrown rough in summer, mosquitoes, muddy conditions after rain, limited facilities. Many locals consider Dragonfly a must-play in Utah County, especially during spring and fall when vegetation is lower. --- ### Amenities & Features - **Tee Pads:** 18 full-size **concrete pads**, with additional natural short tees (Red/Blue/Gold layout system). - **Baskets:** 18 **Dynamic Discs Veteran** targets (premium-grade). - **Signage:** Full-color tee signs (2024 update) and next-tee markers throughout. - **Navigation:** Fairly intuitive; UDisc GPS map recommended for new players. - **Restrooms:** None on-site (nearest facilities a short drive away). - **Water:** No drinking water—players must bring their own. - **Parking:** Gravel lot at course entrance (fits 15–20 cars). - **Benches:** Installed at select holes (volunteer-funded). - **Accessibility:** Flat and mostly cart-friendly; not wheelchair-accessible due to uneven dirt paths. - **Pet Policy:** Dogs allowed on leash. - **Seasonal Notes:** - Spring: Muddy and soft ground. - Summer: Thick rough and insects—bring repellent. - Fall/Winter: Ideal conditions; vegetation lower, bugs gone. --- ### Official References - [PDGA Course Directory – Dragonfly](https://www.pdga.com/course-directory/course/dragonfly) - [UDisc – Dragonfly Disc Golf Course](https://udisc.com/courses/dragonfly-2RDr) - [DGCourseReview – Dragonfly DGC](https://www.dgcoursereview.com/courses/dragonfly.14889/) - [Disc Golf Scene – Dragonfly Disc Golf Course](https://www.discgolfscene.com/courses/Dragonfly_Disc_Golf_Course) - [ElevateUT Disc Golf – Course Listing](https://leagues.elevateut.com/Courses?courseId=166)

Dragonfly disc golf course is a challenging and visually striking landscape, with a diverse array of natural features. The course winds through dense forests of tall trees, creating narrow tunnels and demanding precision shots. Wetlands and marshy areas add an element of water hazards, with reeds and tall grass lining the edges of fairways. The terrain is mostly flat, but the technical layout and unforgiving rough create a sense of dramatic elevation changes. The color palette is dominated by rich greens and earthy browns, with occasional pops of bright wildflowers in the rough. Shafts of sunlight pierce through the forest canopy, creating a dappled, almost mystical atmosphere on the fairways. Wooden bridges and rustic signage add to the natural, organic feel of the course. Playing Dragonfly is an immersive experience, surrounded by the sights, sounds and smells of unspoiled nature. It evokes a sense of venturing deep into the wilderness on an epic quest, where both physical and mental skills will be put to the ultimate test. Dragonfly's unique combination of serene beauty and relentless challenge make it a true disc golf adventure.