21/08/2025
Press Release
For Immediate Release
Celebrating 30 Years of Michigan Disc Golf: The 2026 Michigan Amateur State Championships
Ludington, MI — [8/21/2025— The Michigan Disc Golf Organization (MDGO) is proud to announce that the 2026 Discraft Michigan Amateur State Championships will be held over Labor Day weekend, September, 2026 in Mason County, Michigan. This milestone year marks the 30th Anniversary of the event, cementing its legacy as one of the most historic and prestigious amateur disc golf tournaments in the United States.
For three decades, the Michigan Amateur State Championships have brought together hundreds of players, volunteers, sponsors, and fans to celebrate the spirit of disc golf. What began as a grassroots effort has grown into a nationally recognized championship that showcases the best of Michigan’s disc golf community and its renowned courses along the Lake Michigan shoreline.
The 2026 Championship will not only honor the history of the event but also serve as the final year hosted at its historic venue in Mason County, making this year’s tournament a truly once-in-a-lifetime celebration. Players and fans can expect:
• A record-setting field of amateur competitors from across Michigan and beyond.
• Special 30th Anniversary commemorative player packages and merchandise.
• Recognition of the countless volunteers, staff, and sponsors who have built the event’s legacy.
• A celebration of the courses that have become legendary in the disc golf world.
“This 30th Anniversary is more than just a tournament—it’s a celebration of the people, places, and passion that have made Michigan disc golf what it is today,” said Tournament Director Mark Stephens. “We are proud to close this chapter at Mason County on the same weekend that has defined the State Championships for nearly three decades.”
The Michigan Amateur State Championships remain a cornerstone of disc golf culture in Michigan and a model for state championships nationwide. The MDGO invites players, fans, and the entire disc golf community to join us this Labor Day weekend as we honor the past, celebrate the present, and look ahead to the future of the sport.
About the Michigan Disc Golf Organization (MDGO)
Since 1997, the Michigan Disc Golf Organization has been dedicated to promoting, growing, and supporting disc golf throughout the state of Michigan. The MDGO has organized the Michigan Amateur State Championships for 30 years, creating a lasting tradition that celebrates the players and communities who make the sport thrive.
Media Contact:
Mark Stephens
Tournament Director – Michigan Disc Golf Organization