Great Lakes Disc - River City Open presented by Discraft

08/01/2025

🎉 TONIGHT! RCO AM WEEKEND PLAYER'S PARTY 🎉

Great Lakes Disc | 5PM–9PM

If you're playing in the Amateur Weekend of the 2025 Great Lakes Disc - River City Open presented by Discraft, swing by the shop tonight for the Pre Check-In Player’s Party, presented by Tanis Schultz - Grand Rapids Attorneys!

Here’s what’s going down:

Free pizza while it lasts
Putting Challenge — Winners from each pool score Discraft Disc Golf prizes!
Oakley Giveaway — Just show up, check in and you're entered for a chance to win!
Chainstar Lite Basket — Participate in the putting challenge for a shot at the big prize! (Bring 2 putters)

Stop by to grab your player’s pack, crush some putts, and kick off the weekend with your fellow competitors.

07/31/2025

🔥 RCO WARM-UP #4 – HAMMOND HILL 🔥

Today is the final day to sign up for the 2025 Great Lakes Disc - River City Open presented by Discraft!!

Why not join us tonight for the final warm-up flex start sanctioned disc golf tournament at Hammond Hill!?

Tee off anytime between 12PM – 5:30PM - whether you're looking for some practice or a one-round tournament with your friends, we've got you covered!

Divisions & Layouts:

Long Tees: MPO, MP40, MP50, MA1, MA2, MA40, FPO & FP40
Short Tees: All other divisions

Click the link below for more information or to secure your tee time!

https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournament/River_City_Open_Warm_Up_Flex_4_Hammond_Hills_2025

07/30/2025

Great Lakes Disc - River City Open presented by Discraft Disc Golf Amateur Weekend Player's Party!!

We’re kicking off the 2025 River City Open Amateur Weekend with a party you won’t want to miss! Stop by the shop to:

- Grab some pizza
- Pick up your player’s pack
- Compete in our Putting Championship for MERCH prizes (Compete against your pool)

🎁 One lucky winner will go home with a Discraft Chainstar Lite basket 🎁

BONUS: Every registered RCO participant who attends the player's party will be entered for a chance to win a pair of Oakley Sunglasses!!

It’s all happening thanks to our friends at Tanis Schultz - Grand Rapids Attorneys—swing by, hang out, and let’s launch RCO weekend the right way!

Less than 2 days left to sign up for this fun and competitive weekend!!

River City Open presented by Discraft - Am is a PDGA-sanctioned disc golf tournament in Grand Rapids, Michigan beginning August 2, 2025 and hosted by Great Lakes Disc.

07/24/2025

🚨 RCO ANNOUNCEMENT! 🚨

The 2025 River City Open presented by Discraft is getting closer!

MA1 & FA1 CHAMPIONS from the Amateur Weekend (Aug 2–3) will receive:
✅ A FREE ENTRY into the RCO Professional Weekend (Aug 8–10)
✅ A SPOT on the Day 1 FEATURED CARD — filmed by Crew 42 🎥

Do you think you've got what it takes? Prove it on the Am Weekend and earn your shot at the big stage!

https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournament/River_City_Open_presented_by_Discraft_Am_2025

07/22/2025

🎯 COURSE SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT 🎯

The 2025 River City Open presented by Discraft Amateur Weekend is powered by some seriously dedicated community partners—brands that don’t just slap their name on a banner, but roll up their sleeves and help build the scene. These companies have gone above and beyond to make this year’s RCO a weekend to remember. Let’s give them the love they deserve!

Bag Boy – Brewer Park Amateur Weekend Sponsor

When it comes to disc golf carts, West Michigan wears the crown—and Bag Boy is the king. No region in the country comes close to the number of Bag Boy carts rolling around local courses. They’ve earned that spot by delivering durable, reliable, and affordable gear that players trust.

They’ve supported Great Lakes Disc events since entering the disc golf space and we’re thrilled to have them back again in 2025.

👀Additionally, we have a major announcement coming soon that will turn even more heads!👀

Dirty Birdie Disc Golf – Hammond Hill & Fallasburg Park Amateur Weekend Sponsor

Dirty Birdie doesn’t just support disc golf—they live it. You’ll find their crew competing in local leagues, playing in events, and even running them. Every Friday night at Fallasburg, they’re out there hosting a sanctioned GRDGU league and building up the grassroots scene one round at a time.

This year, they’ve doubled down on their RCO sponsorship—bringing an absolutely wild players’ pack offering to the table that has us excited to get them to the players. Their commitment to the sport, the players, and the local community is unmatched.

Salty Unicorns DG Apparel – Johnson Park Amateur Weekend Sponsor

A local golfer, supporting other local golfers! Salty Unicorns has been our official jersey provider for Team GLD all season long, keeping our players fresh on and off the course. But their support doesn’t stop with us. They’re invested in the entire West Michigan disc golf scene, from leagues to tournaments to community events.

Their sponsorship of Johnson Park is a perfect example of how they continue to step up for the players and make an impact far beyond the merch table.

These sponsors aren’t just companies that want their brands on signs; they are friends of the shop and the West Michigan disc golf scene. So if you want to support the companies that support disc golf, give them a follow, shop their products, and let them know how much they mean to this community.

07/22/2025

The River City Open Warm-Up Flex Starts are back!!!

Join us at one (or all!) of our 2025 C-Tier Flex events leading into this year’s River City Open. These are your perfect chance to score some rated rounds and get in some tournament play before the big event!

July 28 – Brewer Park
July 29 – Fallasburg Park
July 30 – Johnson Park
July 31 – Hammond Hill

Our good friend and GLD teammate Ashley Pickett will be live on site running these for us! She’s no stranger to directing tournaments, bringing years of experience from her work with the St. Louis Traveling Leauge while hosting a TON of events all over the St. Louis area. You're in great hands!!!

Sign up for your selected tee times NOW as spots will be filling quickly!

https://www.discgolfscene.com/club/12271/st-louis-traveling-league/tournaments

07/17/2025

We’ve teamed up with the Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Grand Rapids Airport North as the Official Hotel of AM Weekend!

Thanks to our friends at the West Michigan Sports Commission, we’ve secured a convenient and comfortable option for your stay on August 2nd–3rd. Whether you're traveling solo or bringing the whole crew, we've found a hotel as close to the center of the action as possible.

Booking info and special rates are only available until the 22nd, so act quickly!!

https://www.ihg.com/redirect?path=rates&brandCode=EX&localeCode=en®ionCode=1&hotelCode=grret&checkInDate=01&checkInMonthYear=072025&checkOutDate=03&checkOutMonthYear=072025&_PMID=99801505&GPC=rco&cn=no&adjustMonth=false&showApp=true&monthIndex=00

07/16/2025

📣COURSE SPONSORSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT📣

Big thanks to Grip Equipment for stepping up in a big way for the 2025 River City Open!

We're stoked to have GRIPeq as the official Course Sponsor of Brewer Park during the Professional Weekend (Aug 8–10). Their support has been a game-changer this season—not only helping us elevate the River City Open, but also playing a major role in the 2025 Michigan Professional State Championship.

GRIP’s commitment to growing the Michigan pro scene is real, and we’re proud to partner with a brand that’s as dedicated to the sport as we are.

Check them out at www.GRIP-EQ.com or stop by the shop to see their bags in person.

Make sure to show them love in the comment section!!

07/10/2025

We’re running it back! After dropping $5K into the Michigan Pro State Championship purse (with the generous help from some local sponsors) just last week, we’re adding another $5,000 to the Pro Field at the 2025 River City Open presented by Discraft!!!

Pro Weekend: August 8-10
Brewer Park – Grand Rapids, MI
Hosted by: Great Lakes Disc
Presenting Sponsor: Discraft Disc Golf
Course Sponsor: Grip Equipment

The field is still building—but with this kind of payout, we expect some big names, big competition, and big money on the line.

If you're a touring pro or regional crusher, this is the one you don’t want to miss.

Secure your spot now: https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournament/River_City_Open_presented_by_Discraft_Pro_2025

07/09/2025

2025 RIVER CITY OPEN AMATEUR WEEKEND PLAYER'S PACK!!

Every amateur competitor will receive:

Custom Stamped "Buzzsaw" Buzzz
Dirty Birdie Tri-Fold Stool
Dirty Birdie Color Print Metal Mini
Dirty Birdie "Bird Sauce"
Dirty Birdie Bag Patch

Each pool is limited to ONLY 72 participants—don’t wait to register or your division may close out.

Lock in your player’s pack and secure your spot at one of the most exciting weekends of the year!

👉 Register now: https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournament/River_City_Open_presented_by_Discraft_Am_2025

06/09/2025

🎉 YOU'RE INVITED! 🎉

The 2025 River City Open presented by Discraft Disc Golf is coming in hot — and this year is shaping up to be one you will not want to miss!!

Amateur Weekend: August 2nd & 3rd

https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournament/River_City_Open_presented_by_Discraft_Am_2025

Pro Weekend: August 8th–10th

https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournament/River_City_Open_presented_by_Discraft_Pro_2025

Thanks to our incredible Course Sponsors: Grip Equipment, Bag Boy, Dirty Birdie Disc Golf, and Salty Unicorns DG Apparel — this event is going to be one for the books!!!

We’re still looking to fill a few final sponsorship slots for businesses, individuals or events looking to get in front of a passionate and growing disc golf audience. If you want to support the sport and be part of one of Michigan’s premier events, reach out to James - [email protected]

More sponsors and event information to come!

02/14/2025

AMATEUR DIVISION Registration for our ICONIC A-Tier, the 2025 River City Open, starts NOW! Plus, an added bonus!!

🔥BRAND NEW FOR 2025 RIVER CITY OPEN!🔥

The stakes are higher than ever! The MA1 & FA1 Amateur Champions will receive PAID ENTRY into the MPO and FPO fields the next weekend for a shot at a Professional A-Tier title! Plus, they’ll star as the 4th member of the Day 1 Featured Cards, which will be recorded for post-production coverage! 🎥🏆

Click the link below for more information!

https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/River_City_Open_presented_by_Discraft_Am_2025