Garden City Open 2027 - The 49th New Zealand National Disc Golf Championships
Singles tournament · Fri-Sun, Feb 5-7, 2027Feb 2027 · Christchurch, New Zealand
Garden City Open 2027 - The 49th New Zealand National Disc Golf Championships
Singles tournament
Fri-Sun, February 5-7, 2027
Hosted by Christchurch Disc Golf Club
Registration Schedule
October 4 at 7:00pm NZDT
Open Registration
Current PDGA membership will be required to play in this tournament.
Schedule
The schedule is not posted.
Divisions Register ›
| MPO | Mixed Pro Open | NZD150 |
| FPO | Women's Pro Open | NZD150 |
| MP40 | Mixed Pro 40+ | NZD150 |
| FP40 | Women's Pro 40+ | NZD150 |
| MP50 | Mixed Pro 50+ | NZD150 |
| FP50 | Women's Pro 50+ | NZD150 |
| MP60 | Mixed Pro 60+ | NZD150 |
| FP60 | Women's Pro 60+ | NZD150 |
| MP70 | Mixed Pro 70+ | NZD150 |
| FP70 | Women's Pro 70+ | NZD150 |
| MA1 | Mixed Am 1 | NZD130 |
| FA1 | Women's Am 1 | NZD130 |
| MA40 | Mixed Am 40+ | NZD130 |
| FA40 | Women's Am 40+ | NZD130 |
| MA50 | Mixed Am 50+ | NZD130 |
| FA50 | Women's Am 50+ | NZD130 |
| MA60 | Mixed Am 60+ | NZD130 |
| FA60 | Women's Am 60+ | NZD130 |
| MA70 | Mixed Am 70+ | NZD130 |
| FA70 | Women's Am 70+ | NZD130 |
| MA80 | Mixed Am 80+ | NZD130 |
| FA80 | Women's Am 80+ | NZD130 |
| MA2 | Mixed Am 2 | NZD130 |
| FA2 | Women's Am 2 | NZD130 |
| MA3 | Mixed Am 3 | NZD130 |
| FA3 | Women's Am 3 | NZD130 |
| MA4 | Mixed Am 4 | NZD130 |
| FA4 | Women's Am 4 | NZD130 |
| MJ18 | Mixed Junior 18 | NZD90 |
| FJ18 | Girls' Junior 18 | NZD90 |
| MJ15 | Mixed Junior 15 | NZD90 |
| FJ15 | Girls' Junior 15 | NZD90 |
| MJ12 | Mixed Junior 12 | NZD90 |
| FJ12 | Girls' Junior 12 | NZD90 |
| MJ10 | Mixed Junior 10 | NZD90 |
| FJ10 | Girls' Junior 10 | NZD90 |
| MJ08 | Mixed Junior 8 | NZD90 |
| FJ08 | Girls' Junior 8 | NZD90 |
| MJ06 | Mixed Junior 6 | NZD90 |
| FJ06 | Girls' Junior 6 | NZD90 |
About this tournament
3 rounds of play
registration will pause at 8pm, Oct 1 as we have now reached the limit of our allowable club allocations under PDGA rules. All remaining spots will be offered on a first in first served basis from 7pm sun Oct 4th. Defending GCO champions may continue to register if they have an invite
This Year we are going to do things differently, One awesome Venue, Four courses catering to all talents and skill levels. Each competition day will see a simultaneous shotgun start on two courses for all Junior, Age Protected Amateur, and MA/FA 2-4 Divisions.
At Noon we will move to Tee Times and open up the unforgiving “Hagley Gold” and a slightly shortened “Amber” layout for Pro, MA1, and FA1 Divisions, creating a unique opportunity to form a gallery and witness the best Disc Golf NZ has on offer.
The event will consist of one Practice day (Thursday) and Three Competition Days (Friday, Saturday, Sunday). Indicative Daily timings are 830 - 630pm daily subject to change. Monday is an observed public holiday and reserved for event pack down and player travel.
This will be a PDGA A Tier in addition to an NZDG Major.
Lunch will not be provided, however food trucks will be onsite for your convenience.
Registrations and Divisions;
The following Divisions will be offered and run provided at least one registration per division is received. (Note that prizes will scale by Division sizes)
Hagley Gold - 3103m, Par 65, (average hole length of 172m)
MPO, MP40, MA1
Hagley Amber - 2781m, Par 68, (average hole length of 154m)
FPO, FP40, MP50, FA1, (MP60, FP50, FP60 - if activated)
View the Gold & Amber Caddie book here;
https://drive.google.com/file/d/16JrgFQrDoNvjen0fifMCmf0TmBHhfwXL/view?usp=drivesdk
Hagley Blue - 2366m, Par 65, (average hole length of 131m)
MA2, FA2, MA40, MA50, MJ18, MJ15 - Note there is a 90 player total Cap for this course
View the Blue Caddie Book here; https://drive.google.com/file/d/18gJPzB9lBdxfNW9LZrRR5A4kaEFF1fvU/view?usp=drive_link
Hagley Red - 1366m, Par 56, (average hole length of 75m)
MA3-4, FA3-4, FA40-80, FJ6-18, MJ6-12 - Note there is a 90 player total Cap for this course
View the Red Caddie Book here; https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tBzZyUSWQPaqXS59pQ4HoohFRnENPWrc/view?usp=drivesdk
A total field capacity of 250-260 exists.
Note some minor changes to overall lengths and pars is possible as we laser distances
Entry Fees
Entry for MP and FP divisions is set at $150 per player - these divisions do not receive a players pack, and all prizes are cash. Players may purchase a tournament disc as an optional item.
Entry for all MA and FA divisions is set at $130 per player - These players will receive an included players pack of minimum $200 retail value. Players may purchase additional tournament discs as an optional extra. All prizes will be vouchers or merchandise
Entry for Junior divisions is set at $90 per player - these players will receive an included players pack of minimum $200 retail value. Players may purchase additional tournament discs as an optional extra. All prizes will be vouchers or merchandise. The $40 discount on Am entry will be included as Divisional Value when calculating prize payouts.
Waitlists
All waitlists will be on a per division basis. Spots will be allocated on a one out, one in basis. You may join multiple waitlists but you will not be able to change divisions unless space is available
No division changes will be allowed until after tiered registration is complete and open registration conditions exist.
Registration Dates
Starting from Sept 27, 7pm, registration will open as follows;
Sept 27, 7pm;
Defending Champions from 2025 GCO - NZDG South Island Champs
October 1, 7pm;
All Pro Divisions - NZ Based players
Am and Juniors - NZ Based players, must be either a current NZDG or CDGC member
October 2, 7pm;
All divisions - NZ Based players
October 4, 7pm;
Open registration
This Year we are going to do things differently, One awesome Venue, Four courses catering to all talents and skill levels. Each competition day will see a simultaneous shotgun start on two courses for all Junior, Age Protected Amateur, and MA/FA 2-4 Divisions.
At Noon we will move to Tee Times and open up the unforgiving “Hagley Gold” and a slightly shortened “Amber” layout for Pro, MA1, and FA1 Divisions, creating a unique opportunity to form a gallery and witness the best Disc Golf NZ has on offer.
The event will consist of one Practice day (Thursday) and Three Competition Days (Friday, Saturday, Sunday). Indicative Daily timings are 830 - 630pm daily subject to change. Monday is an observed public holiday and reserved for event pack down and player travel.
This will be a PDGA A Tier in addition to an NZDG Major.
Lunch will not be provided, however food trucks will be onsite for your convenience.
Registrations and Divisions;
The following Divisions will be offered and run provided at least one registration per division is received. (Note that prizes will scale by Division sizes)
Hagley Gold - 3103m, Par 65, (average hole length of 172m)
MPO, MP40, MA1
Hagley Amber - 2781m, Par 68, (average hole length of 154m)
FPO, FP40, MP50, FA1, (MP60, FP50, FP60 - if activated)
View the Gold & Amber Caddie book here;
https://drive.google.com/file/d/16JrgFQrDoNvjen0fifMCmf0TmBHhfwXL/view?usp=drivesdk
Hagley Blue - 2366m, Par 65, (average hole length of 131m)
MA2, FA2, MA40, MA50, MJ18, MJ15 - Note there is a 90 player total Cap for this course
View the Blue Caddie Book here; https://drive.google.com/file/d/18gJPzB9lBdxfNW9LZrRR5A4kaEFF1fvU/view?usp=drive_link
Hagley Red - 1366m, Par 56, (average hole length of 75m)
MA3-4, FA3-4, FA40-80, FJ6-18, MJ6-12 - Note there is a 90 player total Cap for this course
View the Red Caddie Book here; https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tBzZyUSWQPaqXS59pQ4HoohFRnENPWrc/view?usp=drivesdk
A total field capacity of 250-260 exists.
Note some minor changes to overall lengths and pars is possible as we laser distances
Entry Fees
Entry for MP and FP divisions is set at $150 per player - these divisions do not receive a players pack, and all prizes are cash. Players may purchase a tournament disc as an optional item.
Entry for all MA and FA divisions is set at $130 per player - These players will receive an included players pack of minimum $200 retail value. Players may purchase additional tournament discs as an optional extra. All prizes will be vouchers or merchandise
Entry for Junior divisions is set at $90 per player - these players will receive an included players pack of minimum $200 retail value. Players may purchase additional tournament discs as an optional extra. All prizes will be vouchers or merchandise. The $40 discount on Am entry will be included as Divisional Value when calculating prize payouts.
Waitlists
All waitlists will be on a per division basis. Spots will be allocated on a one out, one in basis. You may join multiple waitlists but you will not be able to change divisions unless space is available
No division changes will be allowed until after tiered registration is complete and open registration conditions exist.
Registration Dates
Starting from Sept 27, 7pm, registration will open as follows;
Sept 27, 7pm;
Defending Champions from 2025 GCO - NZDG South Island Champs
October 1, 7pm;
All Pro Divisions - NZ Based players
Am and Juniors - NZ Based players, must be either a current NZDG or CDGC member
October 2, 7pm;
All divisions - NZ Based players
October 4, 7pm;
Open registration
Refund policy
Christchurch Disc Golf Club is responsible for all refunds and cancellations.
Full refund less PayPal & Disc golf scene fees, and a $5 admin fee will apply until January 15th at 7pm.
50% refund less PayPal & Disc Golf Scene fees, and a $5 admin fee will apply between 7pm Jan 15th, and Feb 1st at 7pm.
Refunds on deposit only entries are as per the deposit t&c.
No further refunds will be entertained from 7pm on Feb 1st.
Full refund less PayPal & Disc golf scene fees, and a $5 admin fee will apply until January 15th at 7pm.
50% refund less PayPal & Disc Golf Scene fees, and a $5 admin fee will apply between 7pm Jan 15th, and Feb 1st at 7pm.
Refunds on deposit only entries are as per the deposit t&c.
No further refunds will be entertained from 7pm on Feb 1st.