TDU - 2025 Taupō Classic
Fri-Sun, January 17-19, 2025 at Spa Park in Taupo, New ZealandA-tier · PDGA-sanctioned singles tournament
Part of Tour Down Under | 2025 Season
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Added cash NZD2,000
Added merchandise $1,000
Staff
TDU Director of People & RelationshipsSimon Feasey
About this tournament
Taupō Disc Golf are excited to announce details for the 2025 Taupō Classic, coming back bigger and better than last year! This three-day event is proud to again be a key part of the Tour Down Under, and sanctioned by both the PDGA (this year an A-Tier for both Pro and Ams) and NZDG (50 pointer). The Pro divisions will be playing for an estimated $10,000 purse.
Taking place at the world class and upgraded Spa Park (ranked #61 in the world), this 54-hole tournament is initially limited to 120 competitors and will feature the most challenging layout we have presented to date. This is our club's premier annual event, and we are expecting top level professionals from overseas and across New Zealand to compete. Accordingly, the registration schedule will be structured using ratings-based tiers, to allow us to accommodate the strongest possible field.
Format
All divisions: Three 18 hole rounds, one round per day, tee times.
Group 1 (MPO, MP40, MA1) will play the 'Gold' layout: Par 61, 2494m (8182ft).
Group 2: (FPO, FA1, MA40, FA40, MA50, MA2) will play the 'Blue' layout: Par 65, 2290m (7513ft).
Venue
UDisc course profile for Spa Park: https://www.udisc.com/courses/spa-park-x1cC
Two temporary championship level layouts will be built for this event. They are similar to those used for the 2024 Taupō Classic, however we have incorporated a number of changes after learnings from that event and player feedback. A caddy book detailing them will be released in December.
Player Pack & Prizes
All amateur entries will receive a player pack. This will have a range of goodies, including a hole in one party voucher and two lunch vouchers for use throughout the event. There will again be a stacked prize table up for grabs.
Sponsors and Event Support
We are currently looking for sponsors to partner with us for this premier event. If you or your business would like to be involved, please reach out. Also, if you would like to help with this event as a volunteer, or in any other way, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us at [email redacted].
Updates and Event News
Keep an eye out on socials! Please follow the event Facebook page which is the location for official event info: https://www.facebook.com/share/yFk2ifFp3JEhmEPD/. Also, for all the latest TDU news visit tourdownunder.co.nz.
Be part of the action!
If you haven't yet had the chance to experience disc golf in Taupō playing the awesome Spa Park, make 2025 the year! Get your crew together and setup a summer disc golf roadie for a long weekend that you won't easily forget.
Please note: As an A-Tier all competitors must have a 2025 PDGA membership.
Taking place at the world class and upgraded Spa Park (ranked #61 in the world), this 54-hole tournament is initially limited to 120 competitors and will feature the most challenging layout we have presented to date. This is our club's premier annual event, and we are expecting top level professionals from overseas and across New Zealand to compete. Accordingly, the registration schedule will be structured using ratings-based tiers, to allow us to accommodate the strongest possible field.
Format
All divisions: Three 18 hole rounds, one round per day, tee times.
Group 1 (MPO, MP40, MA1) will play the 'Gold' layout: Par 61, 2494m (8182ft).
Group 2: (FPO, FA1, MA40, FA40, MA50, MA2) will play the 'Blue' layout: Par 65, 2290m (7513ft).
Venue
UDisc course profile for Spa Park: https://www.udisc.com/courses/spa-park-x1cC
Two temporary championship level layouts will be built for this event. They are similar to those used for the 2024 Taupō Classic, however we have incorporated a number of changes after learnings from that event and player feedback. A caddy book detailing them will be released in December.
Player Pack & Prizes
All amateur entries will receive a player pack. This will have a range of goodies, including a hole in one party voucher and two lunch vouchers for use throughout the event. There will again be a stacked prize table up for grabs.
Sponsors and Event Support
We are currently looking for sponsors to partner with us for this premier event. If you or your business would like to be involved, please reach out. Also, if you would like to help with this event as a volunteer, or in any other way, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us at [email redacted].
Updates and Event News
Keep an eye out on socials! Please follow the event Facebook page which is the location for official event info: https://www.facebook.com/share/yFk2ifFp3JEhmEPD/. Also, for all the latest TDU news visit tourdownunder.co.nz.
Be part of the action!
If you haven't yet had the chance to experience disc golf in Taupō playing the awesome Spa Park, make 2025 the year! Get your crew together and setup a summer disc golf roadie for a long weekend that you won't easily forget.
Please note: As an A-Tier all competitors must have a 2025 PDGA membership.
Refund policy
Taupō Disc Golf is responsible for all refunds/cancellations.
100% refund (excluding DiscGolfScene fees) for cancellations before 21 Dec.
50% refund (excluding DiscGolfScene fees) for cancellations between 21 Dec and 8 Jan.
No refunds for cancellations after 8 Jan.
All merchandise orders are non-refundable (we will however make every effort to get these items to you).
100% refund (excluding DiscGolfScene fees) for cancellations before 21 Dec.
50% refund (excluding DiscGolfScene fees) for cancellations between 21 Dec and 8 Jan.
No refunds for cancellations after 8 Jan.
All merchandise orders are non-refundable (we will however make every effort to get these items to you).
Register ›
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Sep 26 7:00pm NZST |
Registration Tier 1MPO 920+ MP40 920+ FPO 820+ MA1 900+ MA40 900+ MA50 900+ FA1 820+ FA40 820+ |
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Oct 3 7:00pm NZDT |
Registration Tier 2MP40 875+ MA1 875+ MA40 800+ MA50 800+ MA2 800+ FA1 750+ FA40 750+ |
Current PDGA membership will be required to play in this tournament.
Location
Spa ParkPictures
Schedule
| Wednesday, January 15, 2025 | |
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| 8:00am - 8:30pm | Practice Day 1. The course (both Gold and Blue layouts) will be available to play. Some finishing touches to venue setup may be happening. Please give way to event crew. |
| 7:00pm | Final cards / tee times for round 1's TD draw published. |
| Thursday, January 16, 2025 | |
| 8:00am - 8:30pm | Practice Day 2. The course (both Gold and Blue layouts) will be fully setup and available to play under tournament conditions. |
| 1:00pm - 2:30pm | Coaching and clinics with visiting Pros! Participate in hands-on coaching with world-class international professionals at Spa Park! Reserve your tickets at www.tourdownunder.co.nz (available soon). |
| 3:00pm - 5:00pm | $1,000 exhibition skins game. Watch some of our best talent go head-to-head to take home early bragging rights and a fat stack of cash! A big gallery is expected again, after being such a huge highlight of last year's event. |
| 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Check-In at Event HQ. All players can come and collect merch or vouchers they have ordered. Also all Am players are welcome to collect their player packs. If you can't make it at this time, no worries, just come and collect it on Friday. |
| 6:00pm - 8:30pm | Event dinner (details TBC). Come down and hang out with the disc golf family, meet some of the touring pro's and soak up the pre-event buzz! Meal deal, details to be confirmed. |
| 8:00pm - 9:00pm | Press Conference. Media interviews and question time for leading players from the MPO and FPO fields. |
| Friday, January 17, 2025 | |
| 8:00am - 5:30pm | 'Day One' play. 18 holes, TD draw, cards of four, tee times from hole 1 at 10 minute intervals. |
| 6:00pm - 10:00pm | $1,500 'Hole in One' Party. Join in on the fun at Event HQ and step up to take your chance to win big! Guest DJ, vendor stands, signing session, fun games, food trucks and good vibes! |
| Saturday, January 18, 2025 | |
| 8:00am - 5:30pm | 'Day Two' play. 18 holes, cards of four, seeded within division, tee times from hole 1 at 10 minute intervals. |
| 6:30pm - 10:00pm | Soak 'n Glow. The crystal-clear Waikato river and the stunning Otumuheke natural hot pools are right next to Spa Park. Join us in an epic local past-time - just what the body needs after a couple of big days playing disc golf! Bring your togs, towel and a few glow disc's and meet at Event HQ. |
| Sunday, January 19, 2025 | |
| 8:00am - 4:45pm | 'Final Day' play. 18 holes (plus any required playoffs), cards of four, seeded within division, tee times from hole 1 at 10 minute intervals. |
| 5:00pm - 5:30pm | Event prize-giving, celebrations, acknowledgements and farewells. |
Player Divisions & Entry Fees
| Current PDGA membership is required to register for this tournament. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| For help choosing a division, see the PDGA guidelines | |||
| NZD189.00 | MPO | Mixed Pro Open | |
| NZD189.00 | FPO | Women's Pro Open | |
| NZD189.00 | MP40 | Mixed Pro 40+ | |
| NZD149.00 | MA1 | Mixed Amateur 1 | |
| NZD149.00 | FA1 | Women's Amateur 1 | |
| NZD149.00 | MA40 | Mixed Amateur 40+ | |
| NZD149.00 | FA40 | Women's Amateur 40+ | |
| NZD149.00 | MA50 | Mixed Amateur 50+ | |
| NZD149.00 | MA2 | Mixed Amateur 2 | |