Throwing Down the Gauntlet Tournament Tiers

The Tournament Format

Throwing Down the Gauntlet has 4 tournament "tiers". These will be weighted differently for season points standings and Championship bids, but they will each also function independently as standalone tournaments- i.e., eligible players will receive payouts and trophies after each event in addition to the points they earn towards season standings.

Tier Levels

Silver Tier - 
These are flex start events that will be hosted several times in each region throughout the season. They are a great way to get rated rounds in while stacking up points towards a regular season championship and an Invitational bid. Your top 7 Silver Tier finishes of the season will count towards your point total, so shake off those bad rounds and work your way to the top! In addition, if you win a division with 5+ players competing that day in 3 different Silver Tier events, you'll get an automatic invite to the Championship 👑

Silver+ Tier -
These are single round shotgun start tournaments with a small player pack and payout available on site at the conclusion of the event. As the name implies, they will fall between Silver and Gold Tiers in terms of points awarded but also in cost. We will host a few of these events in 2026 and take your TOP 2 Silver+ events (as a part of the 7 overall Silver events). Silver+ events will have a 2x point multiplier for season points standings.

Gold Tier - 

These are 2 round, 1 day shotgun start events that will be held 2-4 times in each of several different regions in 2026. You will receive a custom player pack from MVP Disc Sports as well as be eligible for several CTPs and mini game prizes as a part of your entry into these events, which we are confident are at the highest tier of tournament value you'll find. In 2026 we count your TOP 3 Gold Tier event finishes towards your season points standings, so if you show up with less than your best at one of them you can replace it later in the season with a better performance. In addition, if you win a Gold Tier event with 5+ players in your division you will earn an automatic invite to the 2026 TDTG Invitational Championship. We look forward to seeing you at the best disc golf courses across the state again this year! Gold Tier events will have a 3x point multiplier for season points standings

Platinum Tier - 

These are 2-3 round, 1-2 day shotgun start B Tier events with at least $750 added prizes thrown into the prize pool. You will receive a custom player pack from MVP Disc Sports as well as be eligible for several CTPs and mini game prizes as a part of your entry into these events, which we are confident are at the highest tier of tournament value you'll find. Similar to Gold Tiers, if you win a Platinum Tier event with 5+ players in your division you will earn an automatic invite to the 2026 TDTG Invitational Championship. Platinum Tier events will have a 4x point multiplier for season standings and your TOP 2 Platinum Tier finishes will count towards season standings.

 

End of Season Invitational Championship

For each participant in each tournament across the state and throughout the year, we will set aside cash to distribute towards cash and prize payout at the 2026 Championship. The result is one of the largest prize pools for a single amateur event in the country- we had over $12,000 added cash and prizes at the Championship in 2025. This year the Invitational will be an invite-only PDGA A Tier, a fitting designation for the triumphant climax of the season.

ADDED CASH + PRIZES WILL BE DISTRIBUTED ACROSS ALL DIVISIONS AT THE INVITATIONAL