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DGPT Announces 2026 Schedule Addition
The Disc Golf Pro Tour (DGPT) made waves with an early 2026 schedule announcement. No, it’s not a cracker barrel like logo change – it’s a brand new tour stop hitting the map. The season will still kick off in Brooksville, Florida, for the Supreme Flight Open, but a new twist is coming: the Big Easy Open in New Orleans, Louisiana.
New Orleans Gets Its Shot
The Big Easy Open will be played at Parc De Familles in Jefferson Parish – a Houck design and Louisiana’s #1 rated disc golf course on UDisc. Cypress trees, swamp vibes, true Louisiana flavor – and yes, Matty O already approves of the food.
The layout has been torched before (Matty O, Silas Schultz, Linus Carlson, and Micah Grow all averaged double-digit unders), but with updates, property to expand, and parish investment, the DGPT believes this stop is pro-ready.
Why It Matters
- Relieves DGPT travel strain for players and staff
- Adds a new metropolitan fan base in New Orleans
- Potential for party vibes + tourist draw = strong attendance
- Expands exposure in the South with another marquee stop
It checks a lot of boxes – but also raises questions. Will another stop be cut from the schedule to balance player fatigue? Or is DGPT ready to expand?
Match Play Recap: Aces, Upsets, and Trash Talk
Match Play was back this week, and while the format itself can feel like fluff, it gave us one of the best shots of the year: Gannon Buhr’s ace on hole 11, cashing him $500 and a Texas Roadhouse feast.
And of course, we got the banter: “I Love Cox” shirts, Humphries with the stopwatch, and Vinny vs Isaac in a heavyweight showdown.
MPO Highlights
- Calvin Heimburg vs Isaac Robinson: Vinny battled back after Isaac’s hot start to tie 4-4.
- Joey Buckets: Looked sharp, stacking birdies to beat Simon 4-3.
- Gannon Buhr: Rolled Luke Humphries 8-3, ace included, securing group advancement.
- AB: Swept Chris Dickerson 6-0 with 10 birdies in 13 holes.
- Group B: Matty O leads, Paul McBeth eliminated, Ezra Aderhold vs Ricky Wysocki showdown next week.
- Group C: Niklas Anttila cruising, Hammes needs help, Ezra Robinson still in the mix.
FPO Highlights
- Rebecca Cox: Owned Idlewild, birdied 6 of final 8 to beat Madison Walker 5-2.
- Missy Gannon: Advanced thanks to Paige Pierce’s withdrawal.
- Kat Merch vs Catrina Allen: “Battle of Cats” incoming – winner moves on.
- Ohn Scoggins: Circle 2 bombs, 65-foot dagger, beats Cat Allen 5-2, group winner.
- Kristin Latt: Advances despite injury forfeit.
- Silva Saarinen, Kona Montgomery, Ella Hansen, Holyn Handley: All fighting for spots in final group stage.
European Championships Recap
Finland Nationals
Daniel Davidsson dominated with hot rounds to win by six strokes over Niklas Anttila and Lauri Lehtinen. In FPO, Silva Saarinen stormed back from three down to win her first national title over Eveliina Salonen.
Swedish Nationals
Julia Fors crushed by 15 strokes in FPO, while Gustav Dahlén rode a 13-under opener to take MPO gold.
Danish Nationals
Hjalte Jensen took MPO by six strokes, while Kassandra Fog Wichmann dominated FPO with a nine-stroke win as Denmark’s highest-rated player.
Quick Hitters
- Luke Humphries popped the question – congrats!
- Kyle Klein snagged his first ace (on ball golf links, but still cool).
- Carter Arenas earned his first win in Emporia.
- Ricky Wysocki caught a Padres game, then ice cream. Good life choices.
- Keiti Tätte revealed a Lyme disease battle – wishing her the best recovery.
- Henna Blomroos went fishing (didn’t love it), but also bought a new crib.
- Eric Oakley announced his final Thought Space Athletics series – what’s next?
Final Thoughts
That wraps up this week’s Disc Golf World – This Week in Disc Golf. From new DGPT tour stops to match play fireworks and European disc golf champions, it’s clear the game is growing globally. Shoutout to our Patreons and all of you rocking with us. If you haven’t already, smash that like button, drop a comment, and subscribe so you don’t miss the next update.
