Discraft Presents The Blue Ridge Championship DGPT Q-Series Generated By Grit Discs (DGMT Qualifier)
PDGA A-tier · Fri-Sun, Apr 3-5, 2026Apr 2026 · Marion, NC
Discraft Presents The Blue Ridge Championship DGPT Q-Series Generated By Grit Discs (DGMT Qualifier)
PDGA A-tier
Fri-Sun, April 3-5, 2026
Hosted by Grit Discs
Winners
D. Diehl
David Diehl
MP40
J. Gobrecht
Jay. Gobrecht
MP70
L. Sindall
Luke Sindall
MA1
C. Copeland
Connor Copeland
MA3
S. Eleinko
Sophie Eleinko
FJ08
Locations
Staff Contact ›
Schedule
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Wed
Apr 18:00am - 5:00pm at North Cove Leisure Club The Gorge DGC
Battle at Blue Ridge "The Gorge" Flex C-Tier
Registration is LIVE
https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournament/Battle_at_Blue_Ridge_The_Gorge_Flex_C_Tier_20268:00am - 5:00pm at North Cove Leisure Club Boulders DGC
Blue Ridge Doubles "Boulders"
Registration is LIVE
https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournament/Blue_Ridge_Doubles_2026 -
Thu
Apr 27:00am - 6:00pm
Official practice day
Birdies bar and grill will be open!8:00am - 5:00pm at North Cove Leisure Club Boulders DGC
Battle at Blue Ridge "Boulders" Flex C-Tier
Registration is LIVE
https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournament/Battle_at_Blue_Ridge_Boulders_Flex_C_Tier_20268:00am - 5:00pm at North Cove Leisure Club The Gorge DGC
Blue Ridge Doubles "The Gorge"
Registration is LIVE
https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournament/Blue_Ridge_Gorge_Doubles_202611:00am - 5:00pm
Check-in, please check-in if you’re here!
First come first serve on colors and weights! -
Fri
Apr 37:30am - 3:30pm
Check-in before round 1 at the Grit Discs booth.
Depending on weather this is either out front of the Nort Cove shop or in the back of the building inside the bar. (This is if you haven’t checked in yet.)
If you have checked in please be at your starting hole 5 mins before your tee-time.
Round 1 of competition.6:00pm - 10:00pm at North Cove Leisure Club Boulders DGC
Blue Ridge GLOW Doubles
Registration is LIVE
https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournament/Blue_Ridge_GLOW_Doubles_20266:00pm - 10:00pm
Poker Night at Birdies
6pm till the table breaks up!
$20 min buy in with $50 max. This will get paid out in merchandise. We have custom table topper and poker chips. Hope y'all can make it out! Merchandise Payout through Grit Discs -
Sat
Apr 47:30am - 3:30pm
Round 2 of competition
6:00pm - 9:05pm
Blue Ridge After Dark
Official Players Party
When the last putt drops, the night lights up. Join us for Blue Ridge After Dark, the official players party of the Blue Ridge Championship—an evening built for competitors, fans, and friends of the game.
What to Expect:
Fly-Mart Vendor Village
Browse discs, merch, gear, and exclusive drops from vendors and partners.
Live DJ Set
High-energy beats all night from DJ View Beats, setting the vibe for a true after-hours disc golf experience.
Disc-in-the-Dark Ace Race
Test your skills under the lights in a glow-style ace race—fun, competitive, and unforgettable.
Birdies Bar & Grill
Full menu of food and drinks available throughout the night.
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Sun
Apr 57:30am - 3:30pm
Round 3 of competition.
Awards to follow immediately after each division is complete.
Divisions
| MPO | Mixed Pro Open | $115 |
| FPO | Women's Pro Open | $115 |
| MP40 | Mixed Pro 40+ | $115 |
| FP40 | Women's Pro 40+ | $115 |
| MP50 | Mixed Pro 50+ | $115 |
| FP50 | Women's Pro 50+ | $115 |
| MP60 | Mixed Pro 60+ | $115 |
| FP60 | Women's Pro 60+ | $115 |
| MP70 | Mixed Pro 70+ | $115 |
| FP70 | Women's Pro 70+ | $115 |
| MP80 | Mixed Pro 80+ | $115 |
| FP80 | Women's Pro 80+ | $115 |
| MA1 | Mixed Am 1 | $100 |
| FA1 | Women's Am 1 | $100 |
| MA40 | Mixed Am 40+ | $100 |
| FA40 | Women's Am 40+ | $100 |
| MA50 | Mixed Am 50+ | $100 |
| FA50 | Women's Am 50+ | $100 |
| MA60 | Mixed Am 60+ | $100 |
| FA60 | Women's Am 60+ | $100 |
| MA70 | Mixed Am 70+ | $100 |
| FA70 | Women's Am 70+ | $100 |
| MA80 | Mixed Am 80+ | $100 |
| FA80 | Women's Am 80+ | $100 |
| MA2 | Mixed Am 2 | $100 |
| FA2 | Women's Am 2 | $100 |
| MA3 | Mixed Am 3 | $100 |
| FA3 | Women's Am 3 | $100 |
| MA4 | Mixed Am 4 | $100 |
| FA4 | Women's Am 4 | $100 |
| MJ18 | Mixed Junior 18 | $100 |
| FJ18 | Girls' Junior 18 | $100 |
| MJ15 | Mixed Junior 15 | $100 |
| FJ15 | Girls' Junior 15 | $100 |
| MJ12 | Mixed Junior 12 | $100 |
| FJ12 | Girls' Junior 12 | $100 |
| FJ10 | Girls' Junior 10 | $100 |
| FJ08 | Girls' Junior 8 | $100 |
About this tournament
MPO Lead Card Filmed By Ace Run Pro!
WANT TO SPECTATE??
WANT TO CAMP?
Registration is below
https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournament/Spectator_and_Camping_2026
BLUE RIDGE CHAMPIONSHIP
North Cove Leisure Club – Marion, NC
Official Caddie Book
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COURSE LAYOUTS & RULES
Boulder Course
Boulder Short Layout
https://www.pdga.com/apps/tournament/manager/99553/courserules?LayoutID=751097&Display=details
Boulder Long Layout
https://www.pdga.com/apps/tournament/manager/99553/courserules?LayoutID=748630&Display=details
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Gorge Course
Gorge Short Layout
https://www.pdga.com/apps/tournament/manager/99553/courserules?LayoutID=751099&Display=details
Gorge Long Layout
https://www.pdga.com/apps/tournament/manager/99553/courserules?LayoutID=748629&Display=details
This event is a 3 day A-tier with $3,000 added cash.
There will be 3 rounds, one round per day with tee-times.
$30 per player goes towards greens fees. This money goes to North Cove.
$5 per player goes toward PDGA fees.
Boulders is now 19 holes and gorge is 18.
Pools
Pool A: MPO
Pool B: MA1, MP40, MP50
Pool C: MP60, FPO, MA2, FA1, FP40, MA40, MA50
Pool D: MA3, MA4, FA2, FA3, FA4, FP50, MA60, MP70, MP80, FP60, FP70, FP80, FA40, MA70, MA80, FA50, FA60, FA70, FA80, All junior divisions.
Course Schedule: Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Pool A: Gorge Long, Gorge Long, Gorge Long
Pool B: Gorge Long, Boulder Long, Gorge Long
Pool C: Boulder Long, Gorge Short, Boulder Long
Pool D: Boulder Short, Boulder Short, Boulder Short
This event has a players pack for all Amateur’s plus there will be Amateur payout through the Grit Discs mobile store. We carry all brands!
Amateur Players Pack:
Player Pack Information update!
Player packs have been ordered from Discraft.
Only the first 150 amateurs will receive this players pack. Any person who signs up after that will receive an alternative players pack through our mobile store.
Players Pack:
Custom Buzzz Saw
Custom Tacky Sac
Custom Jawbreaker Cigarra or Zone
Custom ESP or ZLite disc
Ams will have $10 per players toward payout plus trophies
There will be Amateur payout for this event! This event is NOT trophy only!
MPO and FPO champions will be added to the on going trophy in the pro shop.
After March 1st any new division that is created is not guaranteed a trophy.
Professional players will be paid via PayPal
Expanded Event Offerings
Wednesday April 1, 2026
Battle at Blue Ridge "The Gorge" Flex C-Tier
Registration is LIVE
https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournament/Battle_at_Blue_Ridge_The_Gorge_Flex_C_Tier_2026
Blue Ridge Doubles "Boulders"
Registration is LIVE
https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournament/Blue_Ridge_Doubles_2026
Thursday April 2, 2026
Battle at Blue Ridge "Boulders" Flex C-Tier
Registration is LIVE
https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournament/Battle_at_Blue_Ridge_Boulders_Flex_C_Tier_2026
Blue Ridge Doubles "The Gorge"
Registration is LIVE
https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournament/Blue_Ridge_Gorge_Doubles_2026
Friday April 3, 2026
Poker Night at Birdies
6pm till the table breaks up!
$20 min buy in with $50 max. This will get paid out in merchandise. We have custom table topper and poker chips. Hope y'all can make it out!
Blue Ridge GLOW Doubles
Registration is LIVE
https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournament/Blue_Ridge_GLOW_Doubles_2026
Lodging
Hotels:
Marion Holiday Inn website linked below
https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/marion/hkymn/hoteldetail
Catawba River Inn
2 minutes from North Cove
catawbariverinn.com
Alpine Inn
23 minutes from North Cove
Alpine Inn | Located in Beautiful Little Switzerland, NC (alpineinnnc.com)
Switzerland Inn
25 minutes from North Cove
http://www.switzerlandinn.com/
Skyline Village
20 minutes from North Cove
http://www.skylinevillageinn.com/
Linville Falls Lodge & Cottages
9 minutes from North Cove
http://www.linvillefallslodge.com/
Pine Valley Motel
25 minutes from North Cove
http://www.pinevalleymotels.com/
Campgrounds:
Linville Falls Campground, RV Park and Cabins
12 minutes from North Cove
https://linvillefalls.com/
Bear Den Mountain Resort and Campground
25 minutes from North Cove
https://spaciousskiescampgrounds.com/bear-den/
Buck Creek RV Park and Driving Range
19 minutes from North Cove
https://buckcreekrvparknc.com/
Mountain River family Campground
22 minutes from North Cove
https://www.mtnriverwnc.com/
Hidden Creek Camping Resort Campground
31 minutes from North Cove
https://spaciousskiescampgrounds.com/hidden-creek
Thank you - North Cove
Refund policy
Withdrawals must be submitted directly to the Tournament Director through DGS.
• On or before March 3: Full refund minus up to $10 handling fee.
• March 4 – March 19: Full refund minus $10 only if the player’s spot is filled from the waitlist. If not filled, TD may provide 50% refund or player pack (minus shipping).
• March 20 – April 1: Refund only if spot is filled from waitlist. If not filled, TD may provide 25% refund or player pack (minus shipping).
• April 1 or later: No refunds.
