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How Disc Golf Pro Tour Points Work & Why They Matter

In 2023, disc golfers can win Disc Golf Pro Tour (DGPT) points at six types of events:

• DGPT Elite 
• DGPT Elite+
• DGPT Playoffs
• Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) Majors
• DGPT Silver
• PDGA Euro Tour events awarding DGPT points

Tap or click on any event type above to learn its exact point structure.

The maximum number of points a player could earn on the 2023 DGPT is 1,650. Those points would come from their...

• Eight highest points earnings from Elite and Elite+ Events (900 maximum points, 13 eligible events)
• Three highest points earnings from Silver Events or eligible PDGA Euro Tour events (150 maximum points, 17 eligible events, but due to overlapping dates, a player could only participate in 15)
• Two highest points earnings from eligible PDGA Majors (300 maximum points, three eligible events)
• All points earned at DGPT Playoffs (300 maximum points, two eligible events)

If you're interested in other information about DGPT points, we also cover these topics here:

• How ties affect DGPT points
• How playoffs for first place affect DGPT points
• Why DGPT points matter

Where to Learn About DGPT Events

Check out "All Disc Golf Pro Tour Events Explained" to learn more about all the types of events where players can earn DGPT points and others.

In the post you're reading now, we focus on the points players can win at each sort of event and what those points do for players, not the differences between each type of competition.

How Disc Golf Pro Tour Points Work: Elite Events

Every DGPT Elite event awards the following points to players who place in the top 50 of MPO and FPO:

If you're on mobile, swipe left/right on the table above to see all columns.

Every player who completes the tournament but finishes behind the player in 50th earns one tour point. If a player competes in more than eight combined DGPT Elite and Elite+ competitions,  only their top eight finishes count toward their points total. This is a list of disc golf tournaments that are 2023 DGPT Elite Events :

How Disc Golf Pro Tour Points Work: Elite+ Events

Every DGPT Elite+ Event awards the following points to players who place in the top 50 of MPO and FPO:

Every player who completes the tournament but finishes behind the player in 50th earns 1.5 tour points. These totals are 50% more than the points awarded at Elite Events.

DGPT Elite+ Event points do not automatically count toward a player's DGPT points total. Combined, there will be 13 Elite and Elite+ Events (11 Elite and two Elite+). Of those 13 events, only the eight where players earn the most points count toward their 2023 season total.

This is a list of disc golf tournaments that are 2023 DGPT Elite+ Events :

How Disc Golf Pro Tour Points Work: DGPT Playoffs

Every DGPT Playoff awards the following DGPT points to players who place in the top 50 of MPO and FPO:

Every player who completes the tournament but finishes behind the player in 50th earns 1.5 tour points. These totals are 50% more than the points awarded at Elite Events. All finishes at Disc Golf Pro Tour Playoffs count toward players' tour points totals.

This is a list of disc golf tournaments that are 2023 DGPT playoffs :

How Disc Golf Pro Tour Points Work: PDGA Majors

Every PDGA Major awards the following DGPT points to players who place in the top 50 of MPO and FPO:

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Every player who completes the tournament but finishes behind the player in 50th earns 1.5 tour points. These totals are 50% more than the points awarded at Elite Events. The DGPT has decided that no competitions occurring after its second Playoff (ending on September 17, 2023) will award DGPT tour points in 2023. This means neither the U.S. Disc Golf Championship nor the U.S. Women's Disc Golf Championship will count toward DGPT points despite being Majors. Players' top two finishes at PDGA Majors count toward their tour point totals.

This is a list of disc golf tournaments that are 2023 PDGA Majors that will award DGPT tour points in 2023 :

How Disc Golf Pro Tour Points Work: Silver

Every DGPT Silver Event awards the following DGPT points to players who place in the top 50 of MPO and FPO:

Every player who completes the tournament but finishes behind the player in 50th earns 0.5 tour points. These totals are 50% of the points awarded at Elite Events. A player's top three points earnings at Silver Events or eligible PDGA Euro Tour competitions (see next section) count toward their points total. Though there are 17 Silver and eligible Euro Tour events, the maximum number of them a competitor could play in 2023 is 15 due to overlapping dates on two weekends.

This is a list of disc golf tournaments that are DGPT Silver Events and will award points for 2023 :

How Disc Golf Pro Tour Points Work: PDGA Euro Tour Events Awarding DGPT Points

In 2023, six PDGA Euro Tour events will also award DGPT points. The points system is the same as Silver Events. Only a player's top three points earnings from Silver Events and/or eligible PDGA Euro Tour events will count toward their 2023 points total. There are 17 total Silver and Euro Tour competitions, but a player could only compete in a maximum of 15 due to overlapping dates on two weekends.

This is a list of disc golf tournaments that are PDGA Euro Tour events and will award DGPT points for 2023 :

How Do Ties Affect Disc Golf Pro Tour Points?

21st = 29 points    22nd = 28 points       23rd = 27 points 29 + 28 + 27 = 84 84 ÷ 3 = 28

The player behind Leiviska, Queen, and Oakley received the points reserved for 24th place (26). The same math applies to Elite+ and Silver Events as well as PDGA Majors and DGPT Playoffs.

How Do Playoffs for First Place Affect DGPT Tour Points?

Under normal conditions, there can be no tie for first at a DGPT event. All players tied for the lead at the end of a tournament's normal rounds compete in a sudden-death playoff. The playoff winner is first place and earns the full points for that position. This could lead to two scenarios:

• A two-person playoff : The players compete in a sudden-death playoff. The player who wins gets solo first place and the player who loses gets solo second place, with both receiving the full points for those positions.
• A playoff with more than two players : The player who wins the playoff gets solo first place, and every player who does not win the playoff is tied for second – and gets the same number of points – regardless of if they remain in the playoff for longer than another non-winner.

The only exception to these rules governing first place ties is if a tournament must end early (the most likely reason for this to happen is dangerous weather conditions). Here, the DGPT points are awarded according to rule 1.09 D.2 from the Professional Disc Golf Association's Official Rules and Regulations, which states the following: "If a sudden-death playoff cannot be held during the last day of regularly scheduled rounds for the competition, the tie for first place will stand with the players declared co-champions and the cash and prizes for the ranked places split between the players." The rule also states that "[u]nder no circumstances should players be expected, or asked, to return on a day following the last day of the regularly scheduled rounds to finish the event." This all means that if two players are tied for first at a DGPT event that's cut short and there's no chance for a playoff before the tournament was previously scheduled to end, they share the first-place points using the point-splitting rules described earlier.

Why Disc Golf Pro Tour Points Matter

There are two big reasons Disc Golf Pro Tour Points are important for players. One is that  points standings qualify players for Tour Cards , which make registering for DGPT tournaments easier and offer players other benefits while on tour. The second is that  points standings determine seeding and qualification for the Tour Championship, which has offered some of the biggest purses in disc golf history in the last few years. Participation in the Tour Championship is also a way to earn a two-year Tour Card exemption.

Here are more details on those benefits:

• How DGPT points affect getting a DGPT Tour Card In 2023, the top 80 MPO and top 40 FPO players in tour points from the previous season's standings automatically received DGPT Tour Cards that provide access to early tournament registration, enhanced health and wellness services, access to better facilities at events, and more perks. In 2024, those numbers will remain the same and be based on 2023 tour points standings.
• How DGPT points affect  DGPT Championship qualification and seeding in 2023 1. There are 32 MPO and 20 FPO spots available for the 2023 DGPT Championship. In either division, a maximum of 18 spots could be filled by the winners of any DGPT Elite, Elite+, or Playoff Event or the three PDGA Majors awarding DGPT points. Any spots not filled by an event winner will go to the players with the highest 2023 DGPT points total. 2. Seeding at the DGPT Championship will be determined entirely by DGPT points standings. More points equal a better seed. Seeds are important because 1) Seeds 1-24 in MPO and 1-12 in FPO receive "starting strokes" that can be subtracted from their scores in the Semifinals phase of the event, giving them an advantage over other competitors. Higher seeds also win in the event of a tie for advancement in the Semifinals. 3. Those who qualify and participate in the 2023 DGPT Championship automatically receive a two-year Tour Card exemptio n

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2024 PDGA Champions Cup: Top Storylines + How to Watch

In the know: your guide to watching the 2024 pdga champions cup with top storylines & stats.

The 2024 PDGA Champions Cup at Northwood Park brings together top disc golf talents in a gripping contest of skill and determination. In the MPO division, veterans like Ricky Wysocki and Paul McBeth vie for major redemption and a record-tying win, while rising stars Anthony Barela and Gannon Buhr aim to upset the status quo. On the FPO side, Kristin Tattar seeks to extend her major win streak, with challengers like Missy Gannon and Ohn Scoggins not far behind. The shift to Northwood Park (that’s right, don’t call it Northwood Black – it’s a new layout) adds unpredictability, promising a thrilling event where legends are tested and new stars may rise.

FPO LOOKAHEAD – 5 Storylines to Watch This Weekend

1. Kristin Tattar’s Dominance on Display

Kristin Tattar enters the 2024 PDGA Champions Cup as the player to beat. With back-to-back Elite wins this season and a record of five straight FPO Major victories from 2022-2023, Tattar’s form is impeccable. Notably, Tattar hasn’t missed the top 10 at a Major in her career, and her event ratings have been on a steady climb, peaking at 1017 during the Music City Open last weekend, signaling her readiness to extend her streak. Will the Champions Cup be the event to put Tattar into the long-awaited 1000-rated club? 

2. Missy Gannon’s Mastery in Peoria

Missy Gannon has proven nearly unbeatable at Northwood Park, capturing the Ledgestone title two years running. With a recent major win at the 2024 US Women’s Disc Golf Championships last month, Gannon’s high average rating of 986 at this course under Major/Elite conditions makes her a top contender. A win here would make Gannon the first player to win their first two FPO Majors back-to-back since Sarah Cunningham, ‘09 USW – ‘10 Worlds. 

3. Ohn Scoggins Chases Maiden Major Win

Veteran disc golfer Ohn Scoggins is eyeing her first FPO Major win, having secured five FP40 Major titles previously. Her consistent performance, with back-to-back second-place finishes at Ledgestone and a never-miss record in top 10 Major/Elite Series finishes since this time last year (minus a DNF at Worlds last year) positions her as a dark horse in this championship.

4. The Shift to Northwood Park

The relocation of this PDGA Pro Major event to Northwood Park due to a beetle infestation at the WR Jackson course adds an element of unpredictability. Players will need to quickly adapt to the new layout. 

5. Paige Pierce’s Major Drought

Paige Pierce, a dominant force with the second-most FPO Major podiums and wins, faces her longest major win drought of 644 days (her last win was the 2022 European Open). As she gears up for the Champions Cup, all eyes will be on Pierce to see if she can reclaim her top form and end the dry spell. A win this weekend would put Pierce at 18 PDGA Pro Major wins.

MPO LOOKAHEAD – 5 Storylines to Watch This Weekend

1. The Quest for Redemption and Records

Ricky Wysocki, a veteran seeking to end a major drought that dates back to 2017, boasts the highest career average rating at a Northwood layout (1048 on Black). With a reputation as a three-time Ledgestone champion and a strong past performance at the course, Wysocki’s pursuit of major redemption remains a top storyline. Meanwhile, Paul McBeth eyes history, sitting just one major win away from tying Ken Climo’s record of 18 MPO Major wins. McBeth, known for his high win rate, could achieve a historic tie at the Champions Cup. After a solid weekend in Nashville, Paul just might do it. 

2. The Rising Stars

Anthony Barela , who is currently leading the DGPT World Standings , and Gannon Buhr , right behind him, represent the new wave in professional disc golf. Despite their strong seasonal performances, both have shown vulnerabilities in past majors, adding intrigue to their potential breakthroughs at Northwood Park.

3. International Challengers

Niklas Anttila , third in DGPT points , will be playing in Illinois for the first time, introducing an unknown element among top contenders. His performance could either shake up the leaderboard or expose the challenges newcomers face at such a prestigious event.

4. Calvin Heimburgh: Consistency vs. Major Victory

Calvin Heimburg, despite holding nine Elite Series wins and sharing the course record at the previously played Northwood Black, has yet to secure a Major win. Actually, he’s tied for most E-wins without a Major to accompany them. The monkey very much remains on his back, and this weekend is his first opportunity to shake it off this season. Heimburg’s consistent performances have kept him in the conversation, but converting this into a major victory remains his next big hurdle.

5. Return from Recovery

Eagle McMahon returns to Major competition this weekend after a shoulder injury. His past successes following recovery periods hint at the potential for a strong comeback. Given his history of strong returns, this storyline will be closely watched by fans and competitors alike. How will the Young Bird handle a new bag at a newly designed layout? You’ll have to tune in to find out.

All the action starts on Friday, April 19th! Tune in to the Disc Golf Network and catch post-pro coverage from JomezPro all weekend. 

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HOW TO WATCH

Here’s everything you need to know to catch the action this weekend:

TEE TIMES & ROUND RATINGS 2024 PDGA Champions Cup presented by Bushnell  | PDGA Event Page Official scores, tee times, PDGA Live scoring, and round ratings can be found on the official event page on PDGA.com .

DISC GOLF NETWORK BROADCAST TIMES

Updated Saturday Broadcast Times: 2024 PDGA Champions Cup

Projected Sunday broadcast times (weather permitting)

• FPO | Coverage begins at 8:30 AM CT / 6:30 AM PT with Tournament Central – lead card tees at 9:00 AM CT / 7:00 AM PT
• MPO | Coverage begins at 1:45 PM CT / 11:45 AM PT with Tournament Central – lead card tees at 2:15 PM CT / 12:15 PM PT

LIVE SCORES AND STATS

Live scores and stats will be available on both the DGPT website and on PDGA Live all weekend! 

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