The ElevateUT Disc Golf Podcast

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20 March 2025

From Overgrown Land to Major Tournament: The River Bottoms Story - E4

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In this episode of the Elevate Utah Disc Golf podcast, hosts Nick Jennings, Dustin Hansen, Sean Kelly, and Scott delve into the creation and development of the River Bottoms disc golf course in Draper, Utah. The team shares the journey from the initial concept in late 2022 to the challenges faced in transforming the overgrown land into a unique and challenging course. They discuss the collaboration with the Draper Parks Department, the community's involvement in clearing the land, and the strategic design choices that make River Bottoms a distinctive course in Utah. The hosts also reflect on the course's rapid growth and its upcoming role in hosting a major disc golf tournament, highlighting the impact of community efforts and city support in elevating the course's status.

The episode also explores the personal experiences of the hosts and their favorite aspects of the River Bottoms course. They share anecdotes about the course's development, the challenges of designing a course with significant out-of-bounds areas, and the satisfaction of seeing the course come to life. The hosts engage in a lively discussion about the course's unique features, the community's role in its maintenance, and the future enhancements planned to further improve the course. With humor and insight, they provide listeners with a comprehensive look at what makes River Bottoms a standout destination for disc golfers in Utah.


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