DGPT – The Open at Austin presented by Flight Factory Discs

Welcome to the 10th Edition of the The Open Disc Golf Championship as we enter our fourth consecutive year a D ... more

Welcome to the 10th Edition of the The Open Disc Golf Championship as we enter our fourth consecutive year a Disc Golf Pro Tour event.

We'd like to extend a special thank you to Flight Factory Discs for swooping in and becoming our presenting sponsor just as the event is about to kick off. Please check out their extensive product line at https://www.flightfactorydiscs.com/

Below you will find a description of the new course and site plan but first things first.

PARKING AT THE RUGBY COMPLEX
The Austin Blacks Rugby Club will be open for parking starting at 8:30 am on Monday 3/11. From there you will be able to walk to the 1st hole for practice rounds. The address is 6013 Loyola Ln, Austin, TX 78724

The Austin Blacks Rugby Club will be open for parking starting at 8:30 am on Monday 3/11. Please show the gate attendant your player credentials to receive free parking. Once you park you will be able to walk to the 1st hole for practice or live rounds. The address is 6013 Loyola Ln, Austin, TX 78724

OVERNIGHT RV CAMPING
If you plan on RV camping at Rugby please fill out this form and submit before 3/5. There will be $20 parking fee for the entire week. More Info is on the Player Info Form:
https://forms.gle/9Daa6oJJQoGPVC1y9

WHILE PRACTICING
Be aware kids from the First Tee of Austin may be doing golf drills on various parts of the property Monday thru Thursday from 9:00am-2:30pm. They will be in isolated areas that could occasionally impact practice rounds, especially disc golf holes 2, 3, 4. If you pass through a group of kid golfers, please ask them politely to stand aside while you complete your practice throws for that hole, or, let them play through. Consider leaving a disc or mini behind as a thank you for sharing their space with disc golf during their spring break. A Practice Tee Time form will be emailed to you by March 1.

THE COURSE
The course will have a very different feel, with six new holes being created in the woods along Walnut Creek. These new holes have allowed us room to get more creative with the open golf areas surrounding the creek and we are confident we have an increasingly competitive, entertaining, and fun mix of throws for players and spectators alike. In fact, only five holes remain unchanged from 2023, so get ready for a new course experience at Harvey Penick!

THE VENUE
Another significant change to the site plan is the starting and finishing hole positions. Holes 1 and 18 are now by the rugby complex parking area, eliminating the need to shuttle players for their tee times. With this change, both players and spectators now have just a short walk from parking to the opening and finishing holes. The rugby clubhouse will serve all week as the location for event administration and a player lounge which is also open to Gold and Silver Pass Holders.

As we continue to develop this venue we thank you, the players, for the important role you play in the growth of the sport. We're looking forward to seeing you all in March!

Sincerely,
The Staff of The Open at Austin less