Desert Chains Classic Presented by Trash Panda

PDGA C-tier

Saturday, August 30, 2025

Hosted by Gila Valley Disc Golf

Event at PDGA.com
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Registration closes August 15 at 11:00pm MDT

Location

EAC/Discovery park Safford, AZ

Staff Contact ›

Lee Patterson Tournament Director

Schedule

  • Sat
    Aug 30

    7:00am - 10:00am

    07:00 am - Check In near hole 1.
    07:45 am - Players Meeting / Hole Assignments.
    08:00 am - Tee Off for the 1st Round.
    ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AFTER THIS POINT.
    10:00 am - 1st Round Completed.

    11:15am - 3:00pm

    11:15 am - Check In @ EAC Discovery Park Disc Golf Course / Hole Assignments.
    11:30 am - Tee Off for 2nd Round.
    01:30 pm - 2nd Round Completed.
    02:00 PM - Winners Announced.

Divisions Register ›

For help choosing a division, see the PDGA guidelines
MPO Mixed Pro Open $50
FPO Women's Pro Open $50
MP40 Mixed Pro 40+ $50
FP40 Women's Pro 40+ $50
MP50 Mixed Pro 50+ $50
FP50 Women's Pro 50+ $50
MA1 Mixed Am 1 $35
FA1 Women's Am 1 $35
MA40 Mixed Am 40+ $35
FA40 Women's Am 40+ $35
MA50 Mixed Am 50+ $35
FA50 Women's Am 50+ $35
MA2 Mixed Am 2 $35
FA2 Women's Am 2 $35
MA3 Mixed Am 3 $35
FA3 Women's Am 3 $35
MJ18 Mixed Junior 18 $35
FJ18 Girls' Junior 18 $35

About this tournament

$1,250 added cash
$1,250 added merchandise
2 rounds of play

UPDATE We are stoked to announce that the Desert Chains Classic is presented by Trash Panda! The players pack will now include at least one disc from our friends at Trash Panda.

Gila Valley Disc Golf is excited to announce our first-ever sanctioned PDGA tournament—the Desert Chains Classic! This C-Tier event will take place on August 30, 2025, bringing competitive disc golf to the heart of Graham County.

Format: Two rounds at Discovery
Round 1 and 2: EAC/Discovery Park Course 20 hole layout
Payouts & Player Packs

Pro Divisions: Cash payouts via PayPal. Make sure your info is accurate when registering. $1250 added money!!
Amateur Divisions: players pick to be determined. $1250 added value for prizes!!

This is a True Amateur (trophy only) event for all AM Divisions with a great players pack.

Trophies
Divisions with 1 player = no trophy
Divisions with 2-4 players = 1st and 2nd place trophies
Divisions with 5 or more players = 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies

Live Scoring will be provided via The PDGA Live App or at pdga.com/score

Every card member must take score per PDGA Official Rules of Disc Golf 808.A.

This is your chance to compete, challenge yourself, and be part of Gila Valley Disc Golf history. Whether you're a seasoned pro or an amateur looking for a fun competition, we invite you to come out and bang some chains.

Refund policy

Gila Valley Disc Golf is responsible for all refunds/cancellations.