ODDS 2026
February 21, 2026 - November 14, 2026 · 16 events
ODDS #4: The Seventh Annual Howling Gale Classic sponsored by Fair Winds Brewing Company
May 2-3, 2026 · Lorton, Virginia
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In partnership with Fair Winds Brewing company, NOVA Disc Golf Association is excited to present the Seventh Annual Howling Gale Classic! Despite being the seventh annual iteration, this is actually the tenth year of this tournament (the first three years were called Lord of the Thorns).
All Amateur players will receive a disc, a soft Bella + Canvas event shirt, and more! Sick trophies for division winners.
For Pros, this is an overstuffed B-Tier with a minimum of $1,500 added cash.
All players will receive lunch both days, including a catered lunch at Forest Valley.
The players' party will be Saturday night at Fair Winds Brewing Company, with 10% off beer and seltzer for event players.
POOL ASSIGNMENTS
Pool A - Pros + MA1, MA40
Pool B - FA1, FA40, FA50, MA2, FA2, MA50, MA60, MA3
Pool C - FA60, FA3, MA4, FA4
LAYOUTS
Pool A
MPO only - Giles white to silver (except 2 white to red), then red to silver (except 2 white to red) on Saturday (shotgun). Forest Valley blue to yellow Sunday (tee times).
All other divisions - Giles red to silver (except 2 white to red) twice Saturday (shotgun). Forest Valley blue to yellow Sunday (tee times).
Pool B
All divisions - Forest Valley blue to blue Saturday (tee times). Giles mixed layout twice Sunday (shotgun: 1WS, 2WR, 3RS, 4RS, 5RS, 6WS, 7RS, 8RS, 9WS, 10WR, 11WS, 12RS, 13WR, 14RS, 15WR, 16RS, 17WS, 18RS).
Pool C
All divisions - Forest Valley blue to blue (except 6, 8, 11, 14, 16 white to blue) Saturday (tee times). Giles mixed layout twice Sunday (shotgun: 1WR, 2WR, 3RS, 4RS, 5RS, 6WR, 7RS, 8RS, 9WR, 10WR, 11WS, 12RS, 13RR, 14RS, 15WR, 16RS, 17RS, 18RR).
Playoffs at Giles will play sudden-death on holes 12RS, 13WR, 14RS, 15WR, 11WS. This loop repeats until the playoff is resolved.
Playoffs at Forest Valley will play sudden-death from blue tees to yellow baskets on holes 1, 2, 9, 10, 11. This loop repeats until the playoff is resolved.
Pass-through fees:
PDGA fee: $4 Pro/$5 Am
TD fee: $0
Bathroom fee: $8
Series fee: $1
Greens fee (including FV fee, shelter rental, and park permit): $15
If the ace pot is not hit, it will be donated to Loudoun Hunger Relief as part of the LoCo Ice Bowl fundraising efforts
All Amateur players will receive a disc, a soft Bella + Canvas event shirt, and more! Sick trophies for division winners.
For Pros, this is an overstuffed B-Tier with a minimum of $1,500 added cash.
All players will receive lunch both days, including a catered lunch at Forest Valley.
The players' party will be Saturday night at Fair Winds Brewing Company, with 10% off beer and seltzer for event players.
POOL ASSIGNMENTS
Pool A - Pros + MA1, MA40
Pool B - FA1, FA40, FA50, MA2, FA2, MA50, MA60, MA3
Pool C - FA60, FA3, MA4, FA4
LAYOUTS
Pool A
MPO only - Giles white to silver (except 2 white to red), then red to silver (except 2 white to red) on Saturday (shotgun). Forest Valley blue to yellow Sunday (tee times).
All other divisions - Giles red to silver (except 2 white to red) twice Saturday (shotgun). Forest Valley blue to yellow Sunday (tee times).
Pool B
All divisions - Forest Valley blue to blue Saturday (tee times). Giles mixed layout twice Sunday (shotgun: 1WS, 2WR, 3RS, 4RS, 5RS, 6WS, 7RS, 8RS, 9WS, 10WR, 11WS, 12RS, 13WR, 14RS, 15WR, 16RS, 17WS, 18RS).
Pool C
All divisions - Forest Valley blue to blue (except 6, 8, 11, 14, 16 white to blue) Saturday (tee times). Giles mixed layout twice Sunday (shotgun: 1WR, 2WR, 3RS, 4RS, 5RS, 6WR, 7RS, 8RS, 9WR, 10WR, 11WS, 12RS, 13RR, 14RS, 15WR, 16RS, 17RS, 18RR).
Playoffs at Giles will play sudden-death on holes 12RS, 13WR, 14RS, 15WR, 11WS. This loop repeats until the playoff is resolved.
Playoffs at Forest Valley will play sudden-death from blue tees to yellow baskets on holes 1, 2, 9, 10, 11. This loop repeats until the playoff is resolved.
Pass-through fees:
PDGA fee: $4 Pro/$5 Am
TD fee: $0
Bathroom fee: $8
Series fee: $1
Greens fee (including FV fee, shelter rental, and park permit): $15
If the ace pot is not hit, it will be donated to Loudoun Hunger Relief as part of the LoCo Ice Bowl fundraising efforts