The Seventh Annual Howling Gale Classic sponsored by Fair Winds Brewing Company
PDGA B/A-tier · Sat-Sun, Feb 7-8, 2026Feb 2026 · Lorton, VA
The Seventh Annual Howling Gale Classic sponsored by Fair Winds Brewing Company
PDGA B/A-tier
Sat-Sun, February 7-8, 2026
Hosted by NOVA Disc Golf Association
Schedule
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Sat
Feb 79:00am at Giles Run @ Laurel Hill Park
Shotgun start for round 1: A Pool.
9:00am at Forest Valley DGC
Tee times begin for round 1: B and C Pool.
11:00am - 3:00pm at Giles Run @ Laurel Hill Park
Lunch served for B and C Pools.
12:30pm at Giles Run @ Laurel Hill Park
Lunch served for A Pool (approximately).
1:15pm at Giles Run @ Laurel Hill Park
Shotgun start for round 2: A Pool (approximate).
4:30pm - 9:00pm
Player party at Fair Winds Brewing Company.
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Sun
Feb 89:00am at Giles Run @ Laurel Hill Park
Shotgun start for round 2: B and C Pools.
9:00am at Forest Valley DGC
Tee times begin for round 3: A Pool.
11:00am - 3:00am at Forest Valley DGC
Lunch served: A Pool.
12:30pm at Giles Run @ Laurel Hill Park
Lunch served for B and C Pools (approximate).
1:15pm at Giles Run @ Laurel Hill Park
Shotgun start for Round 3: B and C (approximate).
5:00pm at Giles Run @ Laurel Hill Park
Awards for B and C Pools (approximate).
Divisions Register ›
For help choosing a division, see the PDGA guidelines
| SPON | Sponsor-only | $0 |
| DROP | Drop, no refund | $0 |
| MPO | Mixed Pro Open | $125 |
| FPO | Women's Pro Open | $125 |
| MP40 | Mixed Pro 40+ | $125 |
| FP40 | Women's Pro 40+ | $125 |
| MP50 | Mixed Pro 50+ | $125 |
| FP50 | Women's Pro 50+ | $125 |
| MP60 | Mixed Pro 60+ | $125 |
| FP60 | Women's Pro 60+ | $125 |
| MA1 | Mixed Am 1 | $125 |
| FA1 | Women's Am 1 | $125 |
| MA40 | Mixed Am 40+ | $125 |
| FA40 | Women's Am 40+ | $125 |
| MA50 | Mixed Am 50+ | $125 |
| FA50 | Women's Am 50+ | $125 |
| MA60 | Mixed Am 60+ | $125 |
| FA60 | Women's Am 60+ | $125 |
| MA2 | Mixed Am 2 | $125 |
| FA2 | Women's Am 2 | $125 |
| MA3 | Mixed Am 3 | $125 |
| FA3 | Women's Am 3 | $125 |
| MA4 | Mixed Am 4 | $125 |
| FA4 | Women's Am 4 | $125 |
About this tournament
$1,500 added cash
3 rounds of play
In partnership with Fair Winds Brewing company, NOVA Disc Golf Association is excited to present the Seventh Annual Howling Gale Classic! Despite being the seventh annual iteration, this is actually the tenth year of this tournament (the first three years were called Lord of the Thorns).
All Amateur players will receive a disc, a soft Bella + Canvas event shirt, and more! Sick trophies for division winners.
For Pros, this is an overstuffed B-Tier with a minimum of $1,500 added cash.
All players will receive lunch both days, including a catered lunch at Forest Valley.
The players' party will be Saturday night at Fair Winds Brewing Company, with 10% off beer and seltzer for event players.
POOL ASSIGNMENTS
Pool A - Pros + MA1, MA40
Pool B - FA1, FA40, FA50, MA2, FA2, MA50, MA60, MA3
Pool C - FA60, FA3, MA4, FA4
LAYOUTS
Pool A
MPO only - Giles white to silver (except 2 white to red), then red to silver (except 2 white to red) on Saturday (shotgun). Forest Valley blue to yellow Sunday (tee times).
All other divisions - Giles red to silver (except 2 white to red) twice Saturday (shotgun). Forest Valley blue to yellow Sunday (tee times).
Pool B
All divisions - Forest Valley blue to blue Saturday (tee times). Giles mixed layout twice Sunday (shotgun: 1WS, 2WR, 3RS, 4RS, 5RS, 6WS, 7RS, 8RS, 9WS, 10WR, 11WS, 12RS, 13WR, 14RS, 15WR, 16RS, 17WS, 18RS).
Pool C
All divisions - Forest Valley blue to blue (except 6, 8, 11, 14, 16 white to blue) Saturday (tee times). Giles mixed layout twice Sunday (shotgun: 1WR, 2WR, 3RS, 4RS, 5RS, 6WR, 7RS, 8RS, 9WR, 10WR, 11WS, 12RS, 13RR, 14RS, 15WR, 16RS, 17RS, 18RR).
Playoffs at Giles will play sudden-death on holes 12RS, 13WR, 14RS, 15WR, 11WS. This loop repeats until the playoff is resolved.
Playoffs at Forest Valley will play sudden-death from blue tees to yellow baskets on holes 1, 2, 9, 10, 11. This loop repeats until the playoff is resolved.
Pass-through fees:
PDGA fee: $4 Pro/$5 Am
TD fee: $0
Bathroom fee: $8
Series fee: $1
Greens fee (including FV fee, shelter rental, and park permit): $15
If the ace pot is not hit, it will be donated to Loudoun Hunger Relief as part of the LoCo Ice Bowl fundraising efforts
All Amateur players will receive a disc, a soft Bella + Canvas event shirt, and more! Sick trophies for division winners.
For Pros, this is an overstuffed B-Tier with a minimum of $1,500 added cash.
All players will receive lunch both days, including a catered lunch at Forest Valley.
The players' party will be Saturday night at Fair Winds Brewing Company, with 10% off beer and seltzer for event players.
POOL ASSIGNMENTS
Pool A - Pros + MA1, MA40
Pool B - FA1, FA40, FA50, MA2, FA2, MA50, MA60, MA3
Pool C - FA60, FA3, MA4, FA4
LAYOUTS
Pool A
MPO only - Giles white to silver (except 2 white to red), then red to silver (except 2 white to red) on Saturday (shotgun). Forest Valley blue to yellow Sunday (tee times).
All other divisions - Giles red to silver (except 2 white to red) twice Saturday (shotgun). Forest Valley blue to yellow Sunday (tee times).
Pool B
All divisions - Forest Valley blue to blue Saturday (tee times). Giles mixed layout twice Sunday (shotgun: 1WS, 2WR, 3RS, 4RS, 5RS, 6WS, 7RS, 8RS, 9WS, 10WR, 11WS, 12RS, 13WR, 14RS, 15WR, 16RS, 17WS, 18RS).
Pool C
All divisions - Forest Valley blue to blue (except 6, 8, 11, 14, 16 white to blue) Saturday (tee times). Giles mixed layout twice Sunday (shotgun: 1WR, 2WR, 3RS, 4RS, 5RS, 6WR, 7RS, 8RS, 9WR, 10WR, 11WS, 12RS, 13RR, 14RS, 15WR, 16RS, 17RS, 18RR).
Playoffs at Giles will play sudden-death on holes 12RS, 13WR, 14RS, 15WR, 11WS. This loop repeats until the playoff is resolved.
Playoffs at Forest Valley will play sudden-death from blue tees to yellow baskets on holes 1, 2, 9, 10, 11. This loop repeats until the playoff is resolved.
Pass-through fees:
PDGA fee: $4 Pro/$5 Am
TD fee: $0
Bathroom fee: $8
Series fee: $1
Greens fee (including FV fee, shelter rental, and park permit): $15
If the ace pot is not hit, it will be donated to Loudoun Hunger Relief as part of the LoCo Ice Bowl fundraising efforts
Refund policy
NOVA Disc Golf Association is responsible for all refunds and cancellations.