TDU - 2026 Discraft Australasian Open presented by OTB
PDGA A-tier · Fri-Sun, Jan 16-18, 2026Jan 2026 · Taupo, New Zealand
TDU - 2026 Discraft Australasian Open presented by OTB
PDGA A-tier
Fri-Sun, January 16-18, 2026
Hosted by Taupō Disc Golf
Part of Tour Down Under | 2026
Location
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Schedule
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Wed
Jan 147:30am - 8:30pm
Practice Day 1. The course (both Gold and Blue layouts) will be available to play under tournament conditions. Some finishing touches to venue setup may be happening. Please give way to event crew. Both layouts will be available to score on UDisc.
10:00am - 12:00pm
'Jimmy Coops' Australasian Putting Champs (Qualifying). We are taking this event to the people! Join us down at the Te-Ātea lakefront reserve in the heart of Taupō's CBD! Bring your putters down to show off your accuracy on our custom pop-up putting course. A great way to hone your skills before the big show and claim some early bragging rights! This session is for Am players only (Pro's in 2pm session).
12:00pm - 12:30pm
UPlay Free Putting Clinic. Join us down in front of Jimmy Coops for a free session with the pros. Perfect for those new to the game!
2:00pm - 4:00pm
'Jimmy Coops' Australasian Putting Champs (Finals & Pros). The inaugural champions will be crowned! Join us down at the Te-Ātea lakefront reserve in the heart of Taupō's CBD. 4 divisions: Am ladies, Am men, Pro ladies, Pro men.
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Australasian Long Drive Champs. Who has the biggest arm of them all?! Come along to the Spa Park driving range to give it the full flex yourself or just be there to watch in awe as the longest crushers in our game wind up to give it the full send! 4 divisions: Am ladies, Am men, Pro ladies, Pro men.
9:00pm - 9:00pm
Cards and tee times for round 1's TD draw published (on the PDGA event page).
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Thu
Jan 157:30am - 8:30pm
Practice Day 2. The course (both Gold and Blue layouts) will be fully setup and available to play under tournament conditions. Please give way to the scheduled side-events which will be using the course from 11am.
11:00am - 2:00pm
OTB Tour Series Skins 'Down Under' is back! High stakes. Big personalities. Unmissable disc golf.
The Tour Down Under and Go Throw proudly presents OTB Tour Series Skins 'Down Under', featuring elite international tour pros alongside New Zealand’s rising stars in fast-paced, high-energy skins matches. Hosted by the one and only Luke Humphries and shot by the boys at Go Throw.
Be part of the action with the OTB Skins Spectator Experience – your chance to get up close to the drama, banter, and brilliance on every shot. Spaces are limited – Tickets & VIP Experiences available here on DGS or at www.tourdownunder.co.nz/collections/proshop.2:30pm - 4:30pm
Last years hit side event - Champs vs Chumps - returns to Spa Park! This 9 hole exhibition doubles match see's three teams go head to head, each led by pros (Bradley Williams, Sofia Donnecke, & Taylor Chocek) and paired with a new randomly selected amateur player for every hole. With only 27 tickets available you are guaranteed to play one of the 9 holes with a pro! This best shot stroke-play format is a once in a lifetime, fun, low pressure way to rub shoulders with some of the world's best players! Tickets available here on DGS or at www.tourdownunder.co.nz/collections/proshop.
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Check-In at Event HQ. All players can come and collect merch or vouchers they have ordered. Also, all Am players are welcome to collect their player packs! If you can't make it at this time, feel free to collect it on Friday before your round.
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Coaching Roadshow. Participate in a hands-on coaching clinic hosted by leading touring pros. Get insights from the best to help unlock your full potential! Tickets available here on DGS or at www.tourdownunder.co.nz/collections/proshop.
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Official pre-event dinner. Come down to local favourite 'Jimmy Coops Lakehouse' and hang out with the disc golf family, meet some of the touring pros and soak up the pre-event buzz! As gold sponsors, Jimmy's have kindly offered all Australasian Open players and supporters a meal deal ... any burger, deli sandwich or salad plus protein, along with a Jimmy Coops Lager, mocktail or non alcoholic spritz for just $30! Mention the code 'disc golf deal' when you order.
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Fri
Jan 167:30am - 6:00pm
The inaugural Discraft Australasian Open presented by OTB begins. 'Day 1' competition play. 18 holes, TD draw within division, typically cards of four (there is likely to be some cards of five used for Blue layout divisions), tee times from hole 1 at 10 minute intervals.
6:00pm - 9:30pm
$1,500 Hole in One Party presented by Computers@Work. Join in on the fun at Event HQ and step up to take your chance to win big! Guest DJ, vendor stands, signing session, fun games, food trucks and plenty of good vibes!
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Sat
Jan 177:30am - 6:00pm
'Day 2' competition play (moving day). 18 holes, cards seeded within division, tee times from hole 1 at 10 minute intervals. Also CTP Day.
6:30pm - 10:00pm
TDU Tour Party. Join us at Two Mile Bay Sailing Club for the TDU Tour Party, enjoy live music from ForgetBrennan. An all-welcome — whether you’re a player, caddie, or plus-one!
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Sun
Jan 187:30am - 5:30pm
'Day 3' competition play (final day). 18 holes (plus any required playoffs), cards seeded within division, tee times from hole 1 at 10 minute intervals. The inaugural Australasian Open champions will be crowned!
5:30pm - 6:20pm
Farewell BBQ. Followed by event prize-giving, celebrations, acknowledgements and farewells.
Divisions
| MPO | Mixed Pro Open | NZD199 |
| FPO | Women's Pro Open | NZD199 |
| MP40 | Mixed Pro 40+ | NZD199 |
| MP50 | Mixed Pro 50+ | NZD199 |
| MA1 | Mixed Am 1 | NZD129 |
| FA1 | Women's Am 1 | NZD129 |
| MA40 | Mixed Am 40+ | NZD129 |
| FA40 | Women's Am 40+ | NZD129 |
| MA50 | Mixed Am 50+ | NZD129 |
| FA50 | Women's Am 50+ | NZD129 |
| MA60 | Mixed Am 60+ | NZD129 |
| MA2 | Mixed Am 2 | NZD129 |
| FA2 | Women's Am 2 | NZD129 |
| MJ18 | Mixed Junior 18 | NZD129 |
About this tournament
Taking place at the world class and upgraded Spa Park (ranked #75 in the world), this 54-hole tournament is limited to 200 competitors and will feature the most challenging layout we have presented to date. This is our club's premier annual event, and we are expecting top professionals from North America, Europe and throughout Australasia to compete. Accordingly, the registration schedule will be structured using ratings-based tiers, to allow us to accommodate the strongest possible field.
Format
All divisions: Three 18-hole rounds, one round per day, tee times.
Group 1 (MPO, MP40, MP50, MA1) will play the 'Gold' layout: Par 61, estimated 2595m (8,514ft).
Group 2: (FPO, MA40, FA40, MA50, FA50, MA60, MA2, FA2, MJ18) will play the 'Blue' layout: Par 65, estimated 2372m (7,782ft).
Venue
Two championship level layouts will be built for this event utilising the majority of the Spa Park permanent disc golf course. They are similar to those used for the 2025 Taupō Classic, however we have incorporated some changes after learnings from that event and player feedback. Last year even par across all three rounds on the Gold layout rated 1000, while even par on the Blue layout rated 930. We expect the course changes for the 2026 Discraft Australasian Open presented by OTB will make the layouts slightly more challenging. The AO Caddy Book is available now for download at AustralasianOpen.com. Additional information can be found in the integrated event Google MyMap also on our website: AustralasianOpen.com (subject to minor changes). The UDisc course profile for Spa Park can be found here: www.udisc.com/courses/spa-park-x1cC
Player Pack & Prizes
All amateur entries will receive a generous player pack. This will have a range of goodies, including a premium Discraft tournament stamped disc, event merch and a hole in one party voucher. There will also be a stacked prize table up for grabs.
Added Cash/Merch
We are happy to announce that sponsorship has allowed us to contribute a minimum of $3,000 added cash to the pro purse, and $1,000 added merch to the amateur prize pool.
Pass-Through Fees
There will be $9 per entry allocated for pass-through fees (made up of $3pp for venue rental and $6pp for temporary toilet facilities), in accordance with PDGA Competition Manual 5.04.A.3. For transparency, there are no pass-through TD fees.
Food & Beverages
We are fortunate to have a huge range of cafes, bakeries and supermarkets within 3 minutes of Spa Park, providing a great range of options to cater for everyone's tastes and dietary requirements. We will also have food trucks and a coffee cart on site right at Event HQ. Based on last year's feedback we have decided to leave food purchases up to the individual and not include vouchers in the player packs. This has been reflected in the reduced entry fee for amateurs.
Waitlists/Entry Acceptance
There are 120 places currently allocated for amateur entries (subject to change).
All divisions have caps (apart from MPO and FPO) and individual waitlists.
Entries may be promoted from the waitlists at the discretion of the organising committee and will typically be made to assist with field balancing, making a division viable or to fill a card. There will likely be some cards of 5 within Blue layout divisions, to enable a larger field.
Accommodation Partner
Wairakei Resort is the Official Accommodation Partner of the Australasian Open.
Players and supporters can enjoy 15% off their stay during the event — the perfect way to relax in comfort just minutes from Spa Park. Set among beautiful native gardens and geothermal scenery, Wairakei Resort offers pools, spa facilities, tennis courts, and on-site dining — the ideal home base for an unforgettable disc golf weekend. Use this link to book your discounted stay (must be before 30 Dec 2025, for stay between 14 and 19th January):
https://accorevents.com/offers/australasianopendiscgolf
Sponsors and Event Support
If you or your business would like to be involved, please reach out! If you would like to help with this event as a volunteer, visitor host/guide, experience provider or in any other way, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us at [email redacted].
Updates and Event News
Keep an eye out on socials! Please follow the event Facebook page (www.fb.me/e/mUDz81Grd) and the official website (www.australasianopen.com). Also, for all the latest TDU news visit www.tourdownunder.co.nz.
Be part of the action!
If you haven't had the chance to experience disc golf in Taupō playing the awesome Spa Park yet, make 2026 your year! Come and rub shoulders with some of the best disc golfers on the planet and witness disc golf at its highest level! Get your crew together and setup a summer disc golf roadie to Taupō and be part of Oceania disc golf history!
Please note: As an A-Tier event all competitors must have a 2026 PDGA membership.
Details last updated: January 3rd, 2026
Refund policy
Full Refund Period - A full refund (minus a $10 processing fee) will be provided for cancellations made before November 21, 2025 (final order date). To request a full refund, please use Disc Golf Scene.
Partial Refund Period - Withdrawals made between November 21, 2025, and January 5, 2026, will receive a 50% refund of the registration fee. Processing fees are non-refundable during this period.
No Refund Period - No refunds will be available for withdrawals made after January 5, 2026.
Transferring Registration - In lieu of a refund, you may transfer your registration to another eligible player. Both players must contact the tournament director via email at [email redacted] to facilitate this transfer. Registration transfers must be completed by 9pm January 10, 2026.
Player Pack and Merch Considerations - If you cancel your registration but would still like to receive your player pack and merch, we can arrange for it to be shipped to you at an additional cost, or you can designate someone to pick it up on your behalf during the tournament.
Special Circumstances - In the case of injury, illness, or other extenuating circumstances that prevent your participation, please contact the tournament director as soon as possible. These situations will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Tournament Cancellation - In the unlikely event that the tournament is canceled by the organisers, all registered players will receive a full refund, including processing fees.
Contact Us - If you have any questions about our refund policy, please contact us at:
Email: [email redacted]
Australasian Open Disc Golf Championships
Taupō, New Zealand