The Global | One Day of Tournaments. A World of Impact

The Global

One day of tournaments. A world of impact.

The Global is a one-day worldwide disc golf tournament designed to unite players across continents for something bigger than competition.

On September 19, 2026, disc golfers around the world will gather at local courses to compete in PDGA-sanctioned C-Tier events under one shared identity. Each event is hosted locally, but every player is part of a unified global movement expanding access to disc golf worldwide.

Your participation directly supports the mission of the Paul McBeth Foundation — creating sustainable disc golf experiences in underserved communities with limited or no access to the sport.

Host The Global event at your local course

Tournament Directors

Host a global event. We’ll handle the heavy lifting.

On September 19, 2026, tournament directors around the world will host local PDGA-sanctioned events as part of one unified global fundraiser — expanding access to disc golf in underserved communities.

The Global is built to be simple to run and meaningful to lead, with the structure, resources, and support you need while preserving the local experience your players expect.

$8 per player stipend paid to the TD

Full registration setup and management support

Plug-and-play event templates and assets

Centralized systems for payments and reporting

Create global impact through your local community

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The Global is a coordinated, single-day worldwide disc golf fundraiser designed to unite players across continents through competition to expand access to disc golf globally.

September 19, 2026.

The Paul McBeth Foundation is hosting this event in partnership with the Professional Disc Golf Association, Discraft, House of Discs, and other valued sponsors.

The Global will reinforce the foundation’s mission to provide additional access to the sport of disc golf by funding future PMF installations while celebrating the global growth of the sport.

We expect between 100 and 200 events worldwide, including tournaments across the United States, Canada, Europe, and other international regions.

We expect more than 5,000 players to compete across all Global events.

The Global is a coordinated international event series where players compete locally while participating in a global competition. Scores and round ratings from all events will be compared across divisions, and prizes will be awarded for the highest rated rounds worldwide. Players also participate knowing their entry directly supports the Paul McBeth Foundation’s mission.

Yes. The Global is designed as a worldwide event series, meaning tournaments will take place both inside and outside the United States. International PMF project sites are also encouraged to host events as part of the series.

Yes. A global leaderboard will be available through the Professional Disc Golf Association website, displaying scores and round ratings across all participating events and divisions.

A portion of every registration directly supports the Paul McBeth Foundation’s work to install disc golf courses and expand access to the sport around the world. Registration funds are processed centrally through PMF, allowing for transparent reporting of the event’s total fundraising impact.

Players can register for individual tournaments through DiscGolfScene, where each participating event will have its own registration page.

Professional divisions: $50

Amateur divisions: $40

Divisions will follow standardized PDGA divisions across all events to ensure consistency for the global leaderboard and competition.

No, you do not have to be a PDGA member to register, and there is no fee for non-PDGA participants.

Each registered player will receive a premium player pack including:

Two custom stamped event discs
Custom Brixton card
PMF DiscGolfPin
PMF stickers
Full-color custom towel

Yes. Professional divisions will follow standard PDGA payout guidelines for C-Tier events with $35 per player being paid out to players.

Player packs and logistics will require registration caps, so once an event reaches capacity it will close registration. Players are encouraged to register early.

Tournament Directors can apply to host an event through the Paul McBeth Foundation once TD registration opens.

The deadline to host an event in this series is August 1, 2026.

Yes. Events must be run by a PDGA-certified Tournament Director in order to host a sanctioned event.

All events will be PDGA-sanctioned C-Tier tournaments using the Competition Endowment Program (CEP) classification.

Tournament Directors will receive:

Event setup guidance
DiscGolfScene templates
Branding and communication assets
Centralized payment processing
Post-event reporting support
A per-player stipend to offset event costs

PMF will provide event branding, graphics, communication templates, and promotional assets to help Tournament Directors promote their events locally.

All events will use DiscGolfScene for registration, with payments processed centrally through the Paul McBeth Foundation.

All player registration funds are processed through PMF’s PayPal system. This ensures consistent accounting, transparency, and accurate global fundraising totals.

Player packs will be fulfilled by Ledgestone and delivered to Tournament Directors the week prior to the event.

Tournament Directors will still be responsible for:

Securing the course and permits if needed
Managing the event locally
Running check-in and player meetings
Managing scoring and event flow
Submitting results to the PDGA

Events can still proceed even if they do not reach their player cap. The fundraising impact will simply reflect the number of registered players.

Yes. Tournament Directors will receive:

An $8 per-player stipend to help offset event costs
TDs may elect to donate their stipend back to PMF
Exclusive PMF Tournament Director gear
Recognition through PMF and partner channels

Scores from every event will be submitted to the PDGA, which will generate round ratings across all divisions. A global leaderboard will allow players to compare their performance with others worldwide.

Tournament Directors should follow standard PDGA policies regarding delays or cancellations due to weather.

Because The Global is designed as a single-day worldwide event, rescheduling is generally discouraged. In the case of extreme circumstances, TDs should coordinate with PMF and the PDGA.

Player capacity will depend on course size, logistics, and player pack availability.

Players who request a withdrawal prior to the start of their event will receive a full refund minus a $5 donation to the Paul McBeth Foundation and any other donations given during registration, which supports expanding access to disc golf worldwide.

You can support The Global by:

Sharing event registration links
Encouraging friends and club members to register
Promoting the event through social media and local disc golf groups

Local clubs and leagues can support their nearest event by:

Encouraging members to register
Helping volunteer during the tournament
Promoting the event in their local disc golf community

Event photos, highlights, and fundraising updates will be shared through the Paul McBeth Foundation website and social media channels.

Companies interested in sponsoring The Global can contact the Paul McBeth Foundation to explore partnership opportunities supporting the worldwide fundraiser and the future growth of disc golf.

The Paul McBeth Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization.

Donations are tax-deductible. EIN: 85-4192566

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