TDU - 2026 Bottle Lake Open
PDGA A-tier · Fri-Sun, Feb 6-8, 2026Feb 2026 · Christchurch, New Zealand
TDU - 2026 Bottle Lake Open
PDGA A-tier
Fri-Sun, February 6-8, 2026
Hosted by Bottle Lake DGC
Part of Tour Down Under | 2026
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Schedule
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Wed
Feb 48:00am - 9:00pm
Practice Day 1. The course (both Gold and Blue layouts) will be available to play under tournament conditions. Some finishing touches to venue setup may be happening. Please give way to event crew.
8:00pm - 8:00pm
Final cards and tee times for round 1's TD draw published (on the PDGA event page).
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Thu
Feb 58:00am - 9:00pm
Practice Day 2. The course (both Gold and Blue layouts) will be fully setup and available to play under tournament conditions. Please give way to the scheduled side-events which will be using the course from 11am.
10:00am - 11:00am
Live Press Conference. Media interviews and question time for leading players from the MPO and FPO fields.
11:00am - 2:00pm
OTB Tour Series Skins 'Down Under' is back!
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The Tour Down Under and Go Throw proudly presents OTB Tour Series Skins 'Down Under', featuring elite international tour pros alongside New Zealand’s rising stars in fast-paced, high-energy skins matches. Hosted by the one and only Luke Humphries and shot by the boys at Go Throw.
Be part of the action with the OTB Skins Spectator Experience – your chance to get up close to the drama, banter, and brilliance on every shot. Spaces are limited – Tickets & VIP Experiences available now at: www.tourdownunder.co.nz/collections/proshop2:30pm - 4:30pm
Last years hit side event - Champs vs Chumps - returns. This 9 hole exhibition doubles match see's four teams go head to head, each led by top pros, and paired with a new randomly selected amateur player for every hole. With only 36 tickets available you are guaranteed to play one of the 9 holes with a pro! This best shot stroke-play format is a once in a lifetime, fun, low pressure way to rub shoulders with some of the world's best players! Tickets available here on DGS or soon at tourdownunder.co.nz/collections/proshop.
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Coaching Roadshow. Participate in a hands-on coaching clinic hosted by leading touring pros. Get your tickets shortly at tourdownunder.co.nz/collections/proshop
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Opening Night Party & Player Check-In. Come down and hang out with the disc golf family, meet some of the touring pros and soak up the pre-event buzz! All players can come and collect merch or vouchers they have ordered. Also, all Am players are welcome to collect their player packs. Venue TBC. If you can't make it at this time feel free to collect it on Friday before your round.
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Fri
Feb 68:00am - 5:30pm
'Day 1 / Round 1' play. 18 holes, TD draw, cards of four, tee times from Hole 1 at 10 minute intervals.
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Sat
Feb 78:00am - 5:30pm
'Day 2' play (moving day). 18 holes, cards of four, seeded within division, tee times from hole 1 at 10 minute intervals.
6:00pm - 10:00pm
Official Event Party. Join in on the fun at the Official Event Party, with food and drinks, guest DJ's, vending, signing session, fun games and plenty of good vibes! Venue TBC.
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Sun
Feb 88:00am - 5:00pm
'Day 3' play (final day). 18 holes (plus any required playoffs), cards of four, seeded within division, tee times from hole 1 at 10 minute intervals. The 2026 Bottle Lake Open champions will be crowned!
5:00pm - 5:30pm
Prize Giving & Celebratory Beers & BBQ. Celebrations, acknowledgements and farewells.
Divisions Register ›
| GEN | General | NZD129 |
| MPO | Mixed Pro Open | NZD199 |
| FPO | Women's Pro Open | NZD199 |
| MP40 | Mixed Pro 40+ | NZD199 |
| FP40 | Women's Pro 40+ | NZD199 |
| MA1 | Mixed Am 1 | NZD129 |
| FA1 | Women's Am 1 | NZD129 |
| MA40 | Mixed Am 40+ | NZD129 |
| FA40 | Women's Am 40+ | NZD129 |
| MA2 | Mixed Am 2 | NZD129 |
| FA2 | Women's Am 2 | NZD129 |
| MA3 | Mixed Am 3 | NZD129 |
| FA3 | Women's Am 3 | NZD129 |
| MJ18 | Mixed Junior 18 | NZD129 |
| FJ18 | Girls' Junior 18 | NZD129 |
About this tournament
Taking place at the world class and upgraded Bottle Lake Disc Golf Course, this 54-hole tournament is limited to 160 competitors. We are expecting top professionals from the US, Europe and throughout Australasia 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.
Group 2: (FPO, FP40, FA1, MA40, FA40, MA2, FA2, MJ18, FJ18) will play the 'Blue' layout.
Venue
Two championship level layouts will be played during this event. They are similar to those used for the 2025 Bottle Lake Open, however we have incorporated some 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 premium tournament stamped disc, event merch and a hole in one party voucher. There will also be a stacked prize table up for grabs.
Food & Beverages
We are fortunate to have a huge range of cafes, bakeries and supermarkets within minutes of the course, providing a great range of options to cater for everyone's tastes and dietary requirements. We will also have food trucks and a coffee cart on site right at Event HQ. Based on last year's feedback we have decided to leave food purchases up to the individual and not include vouchers in the player packs.
Sponsors and Event Support
If you or your business would like to be involved, please reach out! If you would like to help with this event as a volunteer, visitor host/guide, experience provider 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. Also, for all the latest TDU news visit www.tourdownunder.co.nz
Please note: As an A-Tier event all competitors must have a 2026 PDGA membership.
Schedule last updated: August 7th, 2025
Refund policy
Full Refund Period - A full refund (minus a $10 processing fee) will be provided for cancellations made before November 21, 2025 (final order date). To request a full refund, please use Disc Golf Scene.
Partial Refund Period - Cancellations made between November 21, 2025, and January 5, 2026, will receive a 50% refund of the registration fee. Processing fees are non-refundable during this period.
No Refund Period - We regret that no refunds will be available for cancellations made after January 5, 2026.
Transferring Registration - In lieu of a refund, you may transfer your registration to another eligible player. Both players must contact the tournament director via email to facilitate this transfer. Registration transfers must be completed by 9pm January 12, 2026.
Player Pack and Merch Considerations - If you cancel your registration but would still like to receive your player pack and merch, we can arrange for it to be shipped to you at an additional cost, or you can designate someone to pick it up on your behalf during the tournament.
Special Circumstances - In the case of injury, illness, or other extenuating circumstances that prevent your participation, please contact the tournament director as soon as possible. These situations will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Tournament Cancellation - In the unlikely event that the tournament is canceled by the organizers, all registered players will receive a full refund, including processing fees.
Contact Us - If you have any questions about our refund policy, please contact us at:
Email: [email redacted]