Registration for this event will be open to Women & all Juniors divisions first, from April 13 to April 26. Registration will open to all divisions on April 27th and will close on May 14th at 9 pm.

The WGE 2026 – Southern Spring Fling Presented by Throw Coast is a one-day, PDGA-sanctioned C-Tier tournament taking place at Castle Hayne Disc Golf Course in Castle Hayne, NC. This tournament is part of the PDGA Women’s Global Event, but at its core, this is a local event built to create a welcoming, supportive space for women and girls to step into tournament play.

This tournament is run and hosted by women, with a focus on making disc golf competition feel approachable — whether it’s your first tournament or you’ve been playing for years.

What This Event Is About
Disc golf tournaments can feel intimidating, especially at the local level, where the players' field tends to be male-dominated. This event is designed to change that experience.

You’ll be competing within your division, but sharing the course with a full field of players — creating a more relaxed, real-world tournament environment where you can learn, compete, and build confidence at your own pace.
If you’ve been thinking about playing a tournament but weren’t sure where to start, this is a great place to do it.

And if you’re on the fence, bring a friend with you. Whether they’re playing or just hanging out, having someone there makes the day even better.

Women’s Global Event (WGE)
The Women’s Global Event takes place across multiple days in May, with events happening around the world. Our event on May 16 is part of that global field. Scores from the first two rounds will be included in the global event results, connecting players across locations while they still compete locally.

You may also see players identified as ratings propagators. These players help generate accurate round ratings and are an important part of how the global event format works. The rules are that at least one player on each card has a PDGA rating of 700 or higher. These rounds are still considered part of your player ratings.
PDGA membership is not required for all female divisions.

A Note for New Players
If this is your first tournament, you’re in the right place. You don’t need to know everything. You don’t need to be “good enough.” You just need to show up, play your game, and be open to the experience. There will be plenty of players out there learning, competing, and figuring it out right alongside you.

Tournament Format
- PDGA C-Tier - Saturday, May 16, 2026
- Two rounds (same layout for both rounds)
- All Amateur and Junior divisions play the same layout (short tees to blue baskets)
- MPO - FPO & MA1 divisions play the same layout in both rounds (long tees to blue baskets)
- Junior divisions (12 & under) play one round only (short tees to blue baskets)
- One-hour lunch break between rounds

Because this is a Women’s Global Event, you may see mixed cards (men and women) during play. You will still compete within your division — this simply helps support ratings and tournament flow.

Event Dates & Schedule
Friday, May 15, 2026
Players Party & Check-In at Throw Coast Disc Golf
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
We’ll kick things off with a Players Party & Check-In at Throw Coast on Friday evening — a great chance to meet other players, ask questions, and get comfortable before tournament day.

Saturday, May 16, 2026
Players Check-In 8:00 am - 8:40 am
Players meeting - 8:45 am
Round 1 - 9:00 am tee off (estimate 3 hours)
Lunch break between rounds
Round 2 - 1:00 pm (estimated start time)

Awards following the final round

Amateur Player Pack
All amateur players will receive a player pack valued at $45, which includes:
- Tournament-branded golf towel
- Tournament-branded insulated travel mug
- Amateur divisions will be trophy-only, with awards for division winners.

Pro Divisions & Payout
Professional divisions (MPO/FPO) will compete for cash payout to the top 50% of each division, with 85% of registration fees going to payouts.

Choosing a Division
If you’re new to tournaments, don’t overthink it — there are divisions built specifically for newer and developing players. FA means - Female Amateur - MA means Male Amateur
FA3 / FA4 → great for newer players or first-time competitors
FA2 / FA1 → for more experienced or competitive players
Junior divisions available for younger players

If you’re unsure where to sign up, that’s completely normal — we’re happy to help you choose a division that feels right. You can always reach out to our team by email: [email redacted]

All refunds and cancellations are handled by Throw Coast Disc Golf in accordance with PDGA policy.
A non-refundable $2.50 cancellation fee will be deducted from all refunds
Refunds will be issued back to the original payment method
No refunds will be given within 72 hours of the tournament