Chains on the Links XIII - Sponsored by Dynamic Discs
PDGA B-tier · Sat-Sun, Oct 17-18, 2026Oct 2026 · Soddy Daisy, TN
Chains on the Links XIII - Sponsored by Dynamic Discs
PDGA B-tier
Sat-Sun, October 17-18, 2026
Hosted by CFDC
Registration Schedule
July 22 at 8:00pm EDT
Early registration - COTL XII Winners July 22 at 8:00pm EDT
Early registration - Sponsors August 5 at 8:00pm EDT
General registration opens
Current PDGA membership will be required to play in this tournament.
Location
Schedule
The schedule is not posted.
Divisions Register ›
For help choosing a division, see the PDGA guidelines
| SPON | Sponsorship only | $0 |
| SHRT | Shirt only | $0 |
| DROP | Drop - waiting for spot to fill | $0 |
| MPO | Mixed Pro Open | $100 |
| FPO | Women's Pro Open | $100 |
| MP40 | Mixed Pro 40+ | $100 |
| FP40 | Women's Pro 40+ | $100 |
| MP50 | Mixed Pro 50+ | $100 |
| FP50 | Women's Pro 50+ | $100 |
| MP55 | Mixed Pro 55+ | $100 |
| FP55 | Women's Pro 55+ | $100 |
| MP60 | Mixed Pro 60+ | $100 |
| FP60 | Women's Pro 60+ | $100 |
| MA1 | Mixed Am 1 | $70 |
| FA1 | Women's Am 1 | $70 |
| MA40 | Mixed Am 40+ | $70 |
| FA40 | Women's Am 40+ | $70 |
| MA50 | Mixed Am 50+ | $70 |
| FA50 | Women's Am 50+ | $70 |
| MA60 | Mixed Am 60+ | $70 |
| FA60 | Women's Am 60+ | $70 |
| MA65 | Mixed Am 65+ | $70 |
| FA65 | Women's Am 65+ | $70 |
| MA70 | Mixed Am 70+ | $70 |
| FA70 | Women's Am 70+ | $70 |
| MA2 | Mixed Am 2 | $70 |
| FA2 | Women's Am 2 | $70 |
| MA3 | Mixed Am 3 | $70 |
| FA3 | Women's Am 3 | $70 |
| MJ15 | Mixed Junior 15 | $60 |
| FJ15 | Girls' Junior 15 | $60 |
About this tournament
2 rounds of play
FORMAT:
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Two days
Two courses
Tee times
One round per day
Play one course Saturday, then play the other Sunday
No bouldering event this year!!!
The rock course will be redesigned with some of your favorites and some new ones you will love. If you played in 2020, you have an idea of the flow. Map and details will come soon.
FLEX STARTS:
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Presented by Russell Disc Golf
Friday at the Sinks - https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournament/Links_at_the_Sinks_2026_Flex_Start
Saturday at Dallas Island - https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournament/Chains_at_Chester_Frost_2026
PDGA RULES FOR B TIER:
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YOU MUST HAVE A CURRENT PDGA MEMBERSHIP.
https://www.pdga.com/files/2022_tour_standards_v12.pdf
You can sign up for the tournament without one, but you will need to have a current membership by 10/8. You can sign up or renew with PDGA on/after 10/1 and will include the remainder of 2026 and all of 2027.
CAPS ON POOLS AND DIVISIONS:
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Since there are two courses and multiple teepads and new PDGA rules, I will have initial caps on divisions to keep the cards/tees/divisions as balanced as possible. These have been determined by the average amount in each division over the past COTL events. These initial caps will be added before general registration opens and are subject to change.
DIVISION MINIMUMS AND RELATED:
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Divisions must have a minimum of at least three players by 9/16/26 in order to have a trophy and divisional CTP.
Divisions must have a minimum of at least two players in order to win an early registration spot for 2027.
MISSED SIGNING UP?:
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Get on the waitlist!!! It is only $5 and historically I add many players off the waitlist. I will have info on how this works in the picture section.
TEEPAD ASSIGNMENTS:
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Tee assignments are in the picture section: https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/Chains_on_the_Links_XIII_2026/pictures#&gid=1&pid=1
AM PLAYERS PACK:
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COTL stamped disc
COTL shirt (dri-fit)
Donya's world famous bag of trail mix
$15 course fee paid
$500+ Ace pot entry included
Prize CTP entry : There is a CTP for each division with more than one player.
Prize CTP entry : There are a few that are for everyone or select groups/pools.
PRO PLAYERS PACK:
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Donya's world famous bag of trail mix
$15 course fee paid
$500+ Ace pot entry included
Prize CTP entry : There are a few that are for everyone or select groups/pools.
Cash CTP entry: One for each PRO division with more than one player.
Cash CTP entry: At least one cash CTP for all pros combined.
PASS-THROUGH FEES:
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$15 - Course fee
$4 - PDGA fee
$2 - Ace pot
$2 - Port-o-potties
$2 - Basket transportation gas
$2 - Signage, lamination sheets, flags, etc.
The rest goes to players packs and payout.
PAYOUT:
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Pro divisions with 8 or more - 40%
Pro divisions with 7 or less - 45%
AM divisions with 8 or more - 45%
AM divisions with 7 or less - 50%
Pro's will receive PayPal.
Am's will receive vouchers to use with the authorized payout vendors on site.
CADDIES AND SPECTATORS:
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Both are welcome, caddies must follow the same PDGA rules as players.
Golf carts cannot be rented/used on for spectators or caddies.
CARPOOLING:
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Please carpool if at all possible since parking is limited.
PRACTICE DAY INFO:
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Both courses will be setup for practice on Friday 10/16. Times will be posted in the schedule section.
PLAYOFF HOLES IF NEEDED:
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Rock course 14-18 on repeat until there is a winner. Sudden death following PDGA rules.
CADDYBOOK
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will be linked before the event
YOUTUBE PLAYERS MEETING
--------------------------------------------------------------------
will be linked before the event
COPIES OF TEE SIGN IMAGES SO YOU PLAN FOR WATER
--------------------------------------------------------------------
will be linked before the event
FRIDAY CART RENTAL INFO:
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SUBJECT TO CHANGE
1) Rentals are restricted to those playing the tournament (they will have a list)
2) Carts are available to rent on Friday only at the club house.
3) 3 hour time limit. Anyone over three hours will have their card charged twice.
4) Carts cannot be rented before 10:30am.
5) Carts must have 2 people.
6) $14 per person.
I understand everyone wants to rent a cart, and we all want to have a great time. So please use the cart to practice, and return it even if you have it for just an hour or so. Karma goes a long way and this will help more people to rent carts.
SPONSORSHIPS:
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Hole Sponsorships are $40 and other higher tier sponsorships are available. All proceeds go toward tournament expenses and payout. With course fees, players packs items, PDGA fees, basket transportation, gas, supplies and more, it adds up fast. This is not a cheap event so every bit helps out and it all goes back to the event.
SPONSORSHIPS ARE NOT REFUNDABLE, But you will get your sponsor disc(s.)
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Two days
Two courses
Tee times
One round per day
Play one course Saturday, then play the other Sunday
No bouldering event this year!!!
The rock course will be redesigned with some of your favorites and some new ones you will love. If you played in 2020, you have an idea of the flow. Map and details will come soon.
FLEX STARTS:
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Presented by Russell Disc Golf
Friday at the Sinks - https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournament/Links_at_the_Sinks_2026_Flex_Start
Saturday at Dallas Island - https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournament/Chains_at_Chester_Frost_2026
PDGA RULES FOR B TIER:
--------------------------------------------------------------------
YOU MUST HAVE A CURRENT PDGA MEMBERSHIP.
https://www.pdga.com/files/2022_tour_standards_v12.pdf
You can sign up for the tournament without one, but you will need to have a current membership by 10/8. You can sign up or renew with PDGA on/after 10/1 and will include the remainder of 2026 and all of 2027.
CAPS ON POOLS AND DIVISIONS:
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Since there are two courses and multiple teepads and new PDGA rules, I will have initial caps on divisions to keep the cards/tees/divisions as balanced as possible. These have been determined by the average amount in each division over the past COTL events. These initial caps will be added before general registration opens and are subject to change.
DIVISION MINIMUMS AND RELATED:
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Divisions must have a minimum of at least three players by 9/16/26 in order to have a trophy and divisional CTP.
Divisions must have a minimum of at least two players in order to win an early registration spot for 2027.
MISSED SIGNING UP?:
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Get on the waitlist!!! It is only $5 and historically I add many players off the waitlist. I will have info on how this works in the picture section.
TEEPAD ASSIGNMENTS:
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Tee assignments are in the picture section: https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/Chains_on_the_Links_XIII_2026/pictures#&gid=1&pid=1
AM PLAYERS PACK:
--------------------------------------------------------------------
COTL stamped disc
COTL shirt (dri-fit)
Donya's world famous bag of trail mix
$15 course fee paid
$500+ Ace pot entry included
Prize CTP entry : There is a CTP for each division with more than one player.
Prize CTP entry : There are a few that are for everyone or select groups/pools.
PRO PLAYERS PACK:
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Donya's world famous bag of trail mix
$15 course fee paid
$500+ Ace pot entry included
Prize CTP entry : There are a few that are for everyone or select groups/pools.
Cash CTP entry: One for each PRO division with more than one player.
Cash CTP entry: At least one cash CTP for all pros combined.
PASS-THROUGH FEES:
--------------------------------------------------------------------
$15 - Course fee
$4 - PDGA fee
$2 - Ace pot
$2 - Port-o-potties
$2 - Basket transportation gas
$2 - Signage, lamination sheets, flags, etc.
The rest goes to players packs and payout.
PAYOUT:
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Pro divisions with 8 or more - 40%
Pro divisions with 7 or less - 45%
AM divisions with 8 or more - 45%
AM divisions with 7 or less - 50%
Pro's will receive PayPal.
Am's will receive vouchers to use with the authorized payout vendors on site.
CADDIES AND SPECTATORS:
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Both are welcome, caddies must follow the same PDGA rules as players.
Golf carts cannot be rented/used on for spectators or caddies.
CARPOOLING:
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Please carpool if at all possible since parking is limited.
PRACTICE DAY INFO:
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Both courses will be setup for practice on Friday 10/16. Times will be posted in the schedule section.
PLAYOFF HOLES IF NEEDED:
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Rock course 14-18 on repeat until there is a winner. Sudden death following PDGA rules.
CADDYBOOK
--------------------------------------------------------------------
will be linked before the event
YOUTUBE PLAYERS MEETING
--------------------------------------------------------------------
will be linked before the event
COPIES OF TEE SIGN IMAGES SO YOU PLAN FOR WATER
--------------------------------------------------------------------
will be linked before the event
FRIDAY CART RENTAL INFO:
--------------------------------------------------------------------
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
1) Rentals are restricted to those playing the tournament (they will have a list)
2) Carts are available to rent on Friday only at the club house.
3) 3 hour time limit. Anyone over three hours will have their card charged twice.
4) Carts cannot be rented before 10:30am.
5) Carts must have 2 people.
6) $14 per person.
I understand everyone wants to rent a cart, and we all want to have a great time. So please use the cart to practice, and return it even if you have it for just an hour or so. Karma goes a long way and this will help more people to rent carts.
SPONSORSHIPS:
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Hole Sponsorships are $40 and other higher tier sponsorships are available. All proceeds go toward tournament expenses and payout. With course fees, players packs items, PDGA fees, basket transportation, gas, supplies and more, it adds up fast. This is not a cheap event so every bit helps out and it all goes back to the event.
SPONSORSHIPS ARE NOT REFUNDABLE, But you will get your sponsor disc(s.)
Refund policy
Refund policy is listed in the picture section. I use the PDGA guidelines to create this.
Sponsorships and any add-on items are non-refundable. In the event you need to drop and have a sponsorship or add-on items, I will ship those to you at no cost the week after the event.
Signs, sponsor discs, items are ordered early and this effects budgeting for this event, so thank you for understanding.
Sponsorships and any add-on items are non-refundable. In the event you need to drop and have a sponsorship or add-on items, I will ship those to you at no cost the week after the event.
Signs, sponsor discs, items are ordered early and this effects budgeting for this event, so thank you for understanding.
