Disc Golf England Tour rules

Last updated: 13 January 2026

For Tournament Directors Hosting Disc Golf Events on behalf of the EDGA

1. Introduction

This document outlines the required standards and best practices for Tournament Directors (TDs) hosting PDGA sanctioned disc golf tournaments on the EDGA tour. These standards ensure safety, fairness, consistency, and a high-quality experience for all participants.

C-Tier (Local): Open to all; minimum requirements for course layout and facilities.
B-Tier (Regional): Higher competition level with expected amenities and regional outreach.
A-Tier (National): Premier events with the highest standards of competition, promotion, and player experience.
All EDGA tour events should be run as an X-tier event due to EDGA membership requirements.
PDGA tournament standards must be adhered to. They can be found here – https://www.pdga.com/rules/competition-manual/505

TDs must commit to running a tour event the year before the new season is set to start.
Venue, dates, and tier of event must all be provided.
TD’s must acknowledge that event registration will open 3 months in advance of the event.
The EDGA will be responsible for selecting the best* venues for the upcoming season to run as part of the National tour.
Budget planning should envision the provision of toilets on site with 60 registered players. The EDGA will provide an uplift to ensure this is available if fewer than 60 players register.
Easier layouts should be considered to encourage more participants.

Challenging, fair course design with varied terrain, shot shapes, and scoring separation.

Excellent safety and flow for players and spectators.
Professional infrastructure: large parking, restrooms, warm-up areas, tournament HQ space and good quality tee areas.
Spectator-friendly layout with viewing areas and media access.
Reliable conditions (good drainage, manageable wind exposure).
Strong local support from parks, clubs, volunteers, and sponsors.

Must be a PDGA-registered TD and complete a recognised TD Certification Course through the PDGA. https://www.pdga.com/rules/exam
TDs must have active Premium Full EDGA Membership.
Ensure all rules are applied and upheld.
TD must be present on-site during the entire event.
TDs must have premium Full EDGA membership.
TDs of EDGA events are representatives of the EDGA and must act with professionalism* and support of the EDGA national tour.
As a TD for the EDGA, there is an expectation that you represent the EDGA with the highest standards in the public eye. Failure to do this will result in your event being removed from the tour.

*TD professionalism means a tournament director who:

In short: a professional TD creates trust, order, and confidence so players can focus on competing.

Course must meet minimum PDGA safety guidelines – https://www.pdga.com/pdga-documents/association/governing-documents/pdga-safety-manual
No overlapping fairways for concurrent play.
Clear, accurate tee signs must be present.
OB (Out-of-Bounds), Mandos, and Drop Zones must be marked and included in player briefings.
Temporary courses must be inspected and approved by an EDGA official at least 7 days before the event.
Courses must be maintained to avoid any injuries to touring players.
Courses must have good accessibility with regards to parking and public transport.
Course map must be available to registered players a minimum of 1 week prior to the event.

All standard PDGA divisions must be offered if possible.
Minimum of 4 players to form a division unless waived by EDGA – Conformity with International standards
Proof of PDGA membership may be required for A- and B-Tiers.
Active EDGA Membership is required for players at the point of registration for the event. All players will be placed on the waitlist until their membership status is checked by an EDGA Official, and will be promoted when that has been confirmed.

All EDGA events must follow PDGA Official Rules of Disc Golf – https://www.pdga.com/rules/official-rules-disc-golf
A minimum of one Certified Rules Official must be available/contactable for player inquiries.
Rule clarifications must be addressed during player meetings or via posted bulletins.

Provide a detailed event schedule (rounds, breaks, awards) at least 5 days in advance.
Shotgun or tee-time starts are acceptable; tee-times preferred for B- and A-Tiers.
Allow reasonable time between rounds (minimum 1 hour) for player rest and course reset. Player well being is key.
No rounds should be completed in diminishing light.

The tournament info page must be updated regularly.
The tournament should be well advertised in line with the published EDGA comms strategy to ensure visibility and maximum engagement with membership. This includes providing information about the event and course so the EDGA can support this.
Send final player email (tee times, rules, site map) no later than 48 hours before the event.
Late dropouts will be managed in accordance with PDGA guidelines.
Access to toilets or portable facilities required along with relevant sanitary products.
Budget planning should envision the provision of toilets on site with 60 registered players. The EDGA will provide an uplift to ensure this is available if less than 60 players register.
Drinking water must be available on-site and signposted on the course map/caddy book.
First aid provisions must be available.
Digital scoring to be done via Tjing.
All events must have public liability insurance coverage.

TDs are encouraged to promote Leave No Trace principles.
Any temporary changes to terrain must be approved by the landowner and local council if applicable.
Use of reusable or recyclable materials for signage, player packs, and catering is encouraged.

Prize structures must be clearly communicated once the tournament invitation is released to players i.e estimated payouts based on participation.
Payouts must be in line with PDGA international tournament guidelines.
If a tournament invite is released without prize structure, TD’s will have 2 weeks to publish before the event is removed from the tour.
All monetary payouts must be made within 7 days post-event.

Tournament reports, including final scores, must be submitted to PDGA within 72 hours.
Any incidents (e.g., injuries, disputes) must be documented and reported to EDGA.

TDs must report rule violations and conduct issues to EDGA and PDGA.
EDGA reserves the right to review any event or TD not in compliance with this document.
If the tour standards are not adhered to, the EDGA reserves the right to remove the event from the tour.