El Capitan Classic 2025 at Fahrens Park Presented by Lone Star Disc and Sierra Disc Golf Co.
PDGA B-tier · Sat-Sun, May 24-25, 2025May 2025 · Merced, CA

El Capitan Classic 2025 at Fahrens Park Presented by Lone Star Disc and Sierra Disc Golf Co.
PDGA B-tier
Sat-Sun, May 24-25, 2025
Hosted by Merced Disc Golf Club
Winners







Location
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Schedule
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Fri
May 232:15pm - 6:00pm
Player Advanced Check-In
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Sat
May 248:15am - 12:00pm
Round 1 Tee Times TBD
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Player Party - The Tarmac - Blaker Brewing - Putt off and Tech Disc Challenge!! Join us for this player celebration!
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Sun
May 258:15am - 12:30pm
Round 2 Tee Times TBD
10:00am - 5:00pm
Trophies awarded as divisions Finish, Raffle Pick Up, Vendor Village Bon Voyage
Divisions
For help choosing a division, see the PDGA guidelines
MPO | Mixed Pro Open | $120 |
FPO | Women's Pro Open | $120 |
FP40 | Women's Pro 40+ | $120 |
MA1 | Mixed Am 1 | $100 |
MA40 | Mixed Am 40+ | $100 |
MA50 | Mixed Am 50+ | $100 |
MA60 | Mixed Am 60+ | $100 |
FA60 | Women's Am 60+ | $80 |
MA2 | Mixed Am 2 | $100 |
MA3 | Mixed Am 3 | $100 |
FA3 | Women's Am 3 | $80 |
MA4 | Mixed Am 4 | $100 |
MJ15 | Mixed Junior 15 | $80 |
About this tournament
$750 added cash
2 rounds of play
Merced Disc Golf Club
is proud to host the
EL CAPITAN CLASSIC 2025 AT FAHRENS PARK PRESENTED BY SIERRA DISC GOLF CO. AND LONE STAR DISCS
This will be a two-day, two-round, 18-hole tee time-based B Tier event.
Water/Player Aid stations will be located at multiple locations across the course.
2 restrooms will also be located on the course at key areas.
Food Vendors will be available on site.
Sierra Disc Golf Co. and multiple other vendors will be on site with pop-up shops!
LODGING We have arranged discounted hotel rooms with the EL CAPITAN HOTEL here in Merced. Use the following link for access:
https://be.synxis.com/?_gaft=Z_RA9A.AA.AA.AA.AA.ujDVJggDTzqvvUAv3T5PiQ..0.41240.&_gl=18bmntv_gcl_awR0NMLjE3NDQwNjA2NTguQ2owS0NRanc3ODJfQmhEakFSSXNBQlR2X0pDMkZoem1rVTN5QW9lbVRtOHJyMTV3dFNpdnlEMWRJbUNPRlBVcmdXUVpxN0twa2RzN2ZYNGFBb20yRUFMd193Y0I._gcl_auMjExOTY3MTkxOS4xNzQyODU3NTEz_gaMTA3Mzc1NTA5OS4xNzQyODU3NTEz_ga_DB4HLP6XD5MTc0NDA2MDYxNy4xOS4xLjE3NDQwNjA2NTguMC4wLjA.&adult=1&arrive=2025-05-23&chain=19403&child=0¤cy=USD&depart=2025-05-25&hotel=41240&level=hotel&locale=en-US&productcurrency=USD&promo=events&rooms=1
There will be a Raffle for some amazing prizes, and a CTP shootout at the Advanced Check In and Player Pack Pick Up
Trophies will be given for First, Second, and Third Place for each division if applicable.
Pro Payout through Paypal.
AM Payout will be through Sierra Disc Golf Co. and sent VIA email up to 1 week after the event.
Player Packs will consist of El Capitan Classic Stamped Lone Star Disc's, El Capitan Classic TeeBoxSox, LMNT, and Chalk Bags by Carl Sagmiller.
Payout will be provided by Sierra Disc Golf Co.
Player Party will be Saturday night and held at The Tarmac - Blaker Brewing in Atwater, on the Castle Air Force Base.
Players that Pre Ordered their Jerseys can pick them up at Tournament Central
~Use of Limited Exceptions~
Our team will ensure that the use of limited exceptions (hole sponsorships & volunteers) meets the criteria and intent established by 1.02 in the PDGA competition manual. The number of players gaining entry into the event using these exceptions will not exceed 33% of the field.
>https://www.pdga.com/rules/competition-manual/102
is proud to host the
EL CAPITAN CLASSIC 2025 AT FAHRENS PARK PRESENTED BY SIERRA DISC GOLF CO. AND LONE STAR DISCS
This will be a two-day, two-round, 18-hole tee time-based B Tier event.
Water/Player Aid stations will be located at multiple locations across the course.
2 restrooms will also be located on the course at key areas.
Food Vendors will be available on site.
Sierra Disc Golf Co. and multiple other vendors will be on site with pop-up shops!
LODGING We have arranged discounted hotel rooms with the EL CAPITAN HOTEL here in Merced. Use the following link for access:
https://be.synxis.com/?_gaft=Z_RA9A.AA.AA.AA.AA.ujDVJggDTzqvvUAv3T5PiQ..0.41240.&_gl=18bmntv_gcl_awR0NMLjE3NDQwNjA2NTguQ2owS0NRanc3ODJfQmhEakFSSXNBQlR2X0pDMkZoem1rVTN5QW9lbVRtOHJyMTV3dFNpdnlEMWRJbUNPRlBVcmdXUVpxN0twa2RzN2ZYNGFBb20yRUFMd193Y0I._gcl_auMjExOTY3MTkxOS4xNzQyODU3NTEz_gaMTA3Mzc1NTA5OS4xNzQyODU3NTEz_ga_DB4HLP6XD5MTc0NDA2MDYxNy4xOS4xLjE3NDQwNjA2NTguMC4wLjA.&adult=1&arrive=2025-05-23&chain=19403&child=0¤cy=USD&depart=2025-05-25&hotel=41240&level=hotel&locale=en-US&productcurrency=USD&promo=events&rooms=1
There will be a Raffle for some amazing prizes, and a CTP shootout at the Advanced Check In and Player Pack Pick Up
Trophies will be given for First, Second, and Third Place for each division if applicable.
Pro Payout through Paypal.
AM Payout will be through Sierra Disc Golf Co. and sent VIA email up to 1 week after the event.
Player Packs will consist of El Capitan Classic Stamped Lone Star Disc's, El Capitan Classic TeeBoxSox, LMNT, and Chalk Bags by Carl Sagmiller.
Payout will be provided by Sierra Disc Golf Co.
Player Party will be Saturday night and held at The Tarmac - Blaker Brewing in Atwater, on the Castle Air Force Base.
Players that Pre Ordered their Jerseys can pick them up at Tournament Central
~Use of Limited Exceptions~
Our team will ensure that the use of limited exceptions (hole sponsorships & volunteers) meets the criteria and intent established by 1.02 in the PDGA competition manual. The number of players gaining entry into the event using these exceptions will not exceed 33% of the field.
>https://www.pdga.com/rules/competition-manual/102
Refund policy
Merced County Disc Golf Club is responsible for all refunds/cancellations.
Sponsorship Fees will not be refunded but are transferable upon request.
Partial refunds will be given per PDGA requirements (section 1.03, see details below).
https://www.pdga.com/rules/competition-manual/103
A $5 fee will be charged to all players who withdraw in addition to the percentages below. Please request refunds via the link in your registration email, the withdraw button on the Players tab for the tournament, or via email to the TD contact email ([email redacted]). Refunds requested via the disc golf scene comments will not be honored.
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Updated Refund Policy:
A. Players who officially request to withdraw from the event before April 24, 2025 (30 days prior to the event) will receive a 100% monetary refund of their entry fee.
B. Players who officially request to withdraw from the event between April 24 and May 9, 2025 (15 to 29 days prior to registration closing) will receive a 100% monetary refund of their entry fee minus a $5 handling fee only if their spot in the tournament is filled by a player who is on the waitlist at the time of the withdrawal request. If the player’s spot is not filled, there will be a 50% monetary refund.
C. Players who officially request to withdraw from the event after May 10, 2025 (14 days prior) will receive a 100% monetary refund minus a $5 handling fee only if their spot in the tournament is filled by a player who is on the waitlist at the time of the withdrawal request. If the player’s spot is not filled, there will be a 25% monetary refund.
D. Players who do not officially request to withdraw from a registered spot in the event prior to May 17, 2025 (when registration closes) forfeit their entry fee and do not receive a refund or player’s pack.
Sponsorship Fees will not be refunded but are transferable upon request.
Partial refunds will be given per PDGA requirements (section 1.03, see details below).
https://www.pdga.com/rules/competition-manual/103
A $5 fee will be charged to all players who withdraw in addition to the percentages below. Please request refunds via the link in your registration email, the withdraw button on the Players tab for the tournament, or via email to the TD contact email ([email redacted]). Refunds requested via the disc golf scene comments will not be honored.
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Updated Refund Policy:
A. Players who officially request to withdraw from the event before April 24, 2025 (30 days prior to the event) will receive a 100% monetary refund of their entry fee.
B. Players who officially request to withdraw from the event between April 24 and May 9, 2025 (15 to 29 days prior to registration closing) will receive a 100% monetary refund of their entry fee minus a $5 handling fee only if their spot in the tournament is filled by a player who is on the waitlist at the time of the withdrawal request. If the player’s spot is not filled, there will be a 50% monetary refund.
C. Players who officially request to withdraw from the event after May 10, 2025 (14 days prior) will receive a 100% monetary refund minus a $5 handling fee only if their spot in the tournament is filled by a player who is on the waitlist at the time of the withdrawal request. If the player’s spot is not filled, there will be a 25% monetary refund.
D. Players who do not officially request to withdraw from a registered spot in the event prior to May 17, 2025 (when registration closes) forfeit their entry fee and do not receive a refund or player’s pack.