2024 USDGC Qualifying Information

All current, dues-paid members in good standing of the Professional Disc Golf Association are eligible to qualify for the 2024 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.

Exempt from Qualifying and Special Invitations

All previous United States Disc Golf Champions receive an automatic invitation to the 2024 USDGC:

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

2024 Tournament Champions

The following tournament champions will receive an automatic invitation to the 2024 USDGC:

2024 United States Masters Champion (MP40)
2024 Masters World Champion (MP40)
2024 United States Amateur Champion (MA1)
2024 Amateur World Champion (MA1)
2024 Deaf National Champion (MPO)
2024 College Disc Golf National Champion (Men’s Singles)

Top 10 from the 2023 USDGC

The top 10 from the 2023 USDGC receive an automatic invitation to the 2024 USDGC:

Kyle Klein (1)
Bradley Williams (2)
Isaac Robinson (3)
Simon Lizotte (3)
Calvin Heimburg (5)
Joel Freeman (5)
Niklas Anttila (7)
Aaron Gossage (7)
Eagle McMahon (9)
Chris Clemons (9)

Official USDGC Qualifying Events

USDGC spots will be available at each of the events listed below. Competitors who participate in qualifying events that are already USDGC-eligible will be excluded from the qualifying process. In case of a tie for the final qualifying spot, the tournament director should hold a sudden-death playoff to determine the winner. If a playoff is not possible, the final spot should be awarded to the player with the lowest final-round score.
Divisions other than Open (MPO) may be eligible to qualify if they compete during identical days and on the same course layout(s) as the MPO division. Decisions on whether or not non-MPO divisions are allowed to qualify are up to the tournament director of each event. A player may only qualify once at the official USDGC qualifying events listed below. Earned spots are not transferable.

US Tour & PDGA Majors / 4 spots each

Register for the 2023 USDGC

Event

Tour

Location

Date

Chess.com Invitational
DGPT
Brooksville, FL
Feb 23-25, 2024
Qualified Competitors
Eagle McMahon
Jacob Courtis
Parker Welck
Cody Kirkland
Texas State Championship
DGPT
Houston, TX
Mar 29-31, 2024
Qualified Competitors
Kevin Jones
Ezra Aderhold
Drew Gibson
Zach Arlinghaus
Jonesboro Open
DGPT
Jonesboro, AR
Apr 12-14, 2024
Qualified Competitors
Anthony Barela
James Proctor
Alden Harris
Aaron Gossage
Music City Open
DGPT
Nashville, TN
Apr 19-21, 2024
Qualified Competitors
Sullivan Tipton
Joseph Anderson
Thomas Gilbert
Braeden Sides
PDGA Champions Cup
PDGA/M
Morton, IL
Apr 25-28, 2024
Qualified Competitors
Tanner Young
Dynamic Discs Open
DGPT
Emporia, KS
May 3-5, 2024
Qualified Competitors
Bradley Williams
Ben Callaway
Väinö Mäkelä
Jakub Semerád
OTB Open
DGPT
Stockton, CA
May 17-19, 2024
Qualified Competitors
Silas Schultz
Mason Ford
Aidan Scott
Chris Clemons
Portland Open
DGPT+
Portland, OR
May 30-June 2, 2024
Qualified Competitors
Andrew Presnell
Corey Ellis
Robert Burridge
Ezra Robinson
Beaver State Fling
DGPT
Estacada, OR
June 7-9, 2024
Qualified Competitors
Emerson Keith
Cole Redalen
Jake Hebenheimer
Gavin Rathbun
Preserve Championship
DGPT
Clearwater, MN
June 21-23, 2024
Qualified Competitors
Emerson Keith
Cole Redalen
Jake Hebenheimer
Gavin Rathbun
Des Moines Challenge
DGPT
Indianola, IA
July 5-7, 2024
Qualified Competitors
Adam Hammes
Brodie Smith
Joona Heinänen
Carter Ahrens
European Open
PDGA/M
Nokia, Finland
July 17-21, 2024
Qualified Competitors
Evan Smith
Mason Marchbanks
Ty Love
Albert Tamm
Ledgestone Open
DGPT+
Peoria, IL
Aug 1-4, 2024
Qualified Competitors
Gregg Barsby
Gavin Babcock
Simon Lizotte
Paul Ulibarri
Idlewild Open
DGPT
Burlington, KY
Aug 9-11, 2024
Qualified Competitors
Garrett Gurthie
Chandler Kramer
Nicholas Gill
Noah Meintsma
PDGA Pro World Championships
PDGA/M
Lynchburg, VA
Aug 21-25, 2024
Qualified Competitors
Andrew Marwede
Casey White
Jared Stoll
Luke Taylor
Discraft Great Lakes Open
DGPT+
Milford, MI
Sept 5-8, 2024
Qualified Competitors
Nate Hecker
Matt Bell
Nathan Queen
Chandler Fry
Green Mountain Open
DGPT P/O
Jeffersonville, VT
Sept 19-22, 2024
Qualified Competitors
Grady Shue
Raven Newsom
Andrew Fish
Nick Newton
MVP Open
DGPT P/O
Leicester, MA
Sept 26-29, 2024
Qualified Competitors
Luke Samson
Tristan Tanner
Connor O'Reilly
Connor Rock

International & PDGA A-Tier / 2 spots each

Event

Tour

Location

Date

City of Mobile Championships
PDGA
Semmes, AL
Mar 1-3, 2024
Qualified Competitors
Mauri Villmann
Samuel Hänninen
The Challenge at Goat Hill Park
PDGA
Oceanside, CA
May 3-5, 2024
Qualified Competitors
Casey Hanemayer
Calvin Roorda
Las Vegas Challenge
PDGA
Henderson, NV
May 9-12, 2024
Qualified Competitors
Scott Stokely
Silver Lätt
The 303 Open
PDGA
Federal Heights, CO
May 9-11, 2024
Qualified Competitors
Daniel Davidsson
Hjalmar Fredriksson
Foxwood Open
PDGA
Baden, Ontario Canada
May 18-20, 2024
Qualified Competitors
Øyvind Jarnes
Miro Ryhänen
Copenhagen Open
DGPT EU
Copenhagen, Denmark
May 10-12, 2024
Qualified Competitors
Clay Edwards
Dennis Augustsson
Turku Open
DGPT EU
Turku, Finland
June 14-16, 2024
Qualified Competitors
Lauri Lehtinen
Pekka Hyvönen
Swedish Open
DGPT EU
Boras, Sweden
June 28-30, 2024
Qualified Competitors
Eric Oakley
Luke Humphries
BC Open
PDGA
Aldergrove, BC
June 27-30, 2024
Qualified Competitors
Nestori Tuhkanen 
Rasmus Saukkoriipi
Krokhol Open
DGPT EU
Oslo, Norway
July 12-14, 2024
Qualified Competitors
Chris Nelson
Scott Withers
European Disc Golf Festival
DGPT EU
Talinn, Estonia
July 26-28, 2024
Qualified Competitors
Jesse Nieminen
Hjalte Jensen
Alutaguse Open
PDGA
Johvi, Estonia
Sept 9-11, 2024
Qualified Competitors
Tuomas Hyytiäinen
Onni Ruusunen
Diameter Open
PDGA
Toronto, ON, CA
Sept 13-15, 2024
Qualified Competitors
Mikael Häme
Severi Saviniemi

USDGC Monday Qualifying at Winthrop

Individual qualifying rounds will take place at Winthrop on Monday, October 7, 2024. Each of the 4 lowest rounds will earn the right to compete in the 2024 USDGC. Only 4 spots are available. A sudden-death playoff will resolve ties if necessary.
The entry fee is $75.00, and 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.
Pre-registration is required. Online registration for USDGC Monday Qualifying will open on Wednesday, September 18th, 2024.
REGISTER FOR MONDAY QUALIFYING

Entry Fees, Registration, & Athlete Check-In

Entry Fee Amount: $375
Note: There will be no refunds after Friday, September 29, 2024

Registration (opens February 12, 2024)

Questions regarding the USDGC should be directed to:

Jonathan Poole
Event Director 
704.724.1352
jp@usdiscgolf.com
Chad Sullivan
Director of Athlete Experience
978.790.3025
chad@usdiscgolf.com
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