United States Disc Golf Championship

In an effort to bring best disc golfers together, the USDGC combines all players who qualify into a single division. Virtually every other disc golf tournament in the world offers divisions based on age, gender and skill level.

USDGC Tournament Website

2026 USDGC overview

All current, dues-paid members in good standing of the Professional Disc Golf Association are eligible to qualify for the 2026 United States Disc Golf Championship (USDGC). The USDGC is a PDGA Major, therefore all competitors must have a current PDGA membership and must have passed the PDGA Official certification exam in order to compete. Those gaining USDGC eligibility should register for the event as quickly as possible.

Qualifying for the tournament

All previous United States Disc Golf Champions receive an automatic invitation to the 2026 USDGC:

  • Ken Climo (1999, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2007)
  • Paul McBeth (2015, 2018, 2021)
  • Barry Schultz (2001, 2003, 2006)
  • Will Schusterick (2010, 2012, 2014)
  • Gannon Buhr (2022, 2024)
  • Anthony Barela (2025)
  • Kyle Klein (2023)
  • Chris Dickerson (2020)
  • James Conrad (2019)
  • Nathan Sexton (2017)
  • Jeremy Koling (2016)
  • Steve Brinster (2013)
  • Nikko Locastro (2009)
  • Nate Doss (2008)
  • David Feldberg (2005)

Special Invitations

  • Former Champions
  • 2025 USDGC Top 10 (not champions)
  • 2025 Throw Pink Top 3 (not champions)
  • 2026 College Disc Golf Champions
  • 2026 NADGT MA1 Champion (USDGC only)
  • 2026 US Womens (FPO & FP40)
  • 2026 Amateur World Champion MA1/FA1
  • 2026 US Amateur Champion MA1/FA1
  • 2026 Deaf Nationals Champion MPO/FPO
  • 2026 US Masters Champion MP40/FP40
  • 2026 Masters World Champion MP40/FP40

Monday Qualifying

Individual qualifying rounds will take place at Winthrop on Monday, October 5, 2026. Each of the 5 lowest rounds will earn the right to compete in the 2026 USDGC. Only 5 spots are available. A sudden-death playoff will resolve ties if necessary.

A PDGA membership is not required to participate. Those who qualify for the USDGC on Monday must be current PDGA members and must pass the PDGA Officials Exam prior to Thursday’s opening round. Both of these steps can be taken in advance of Monday Qualifying at www.pdga.com.