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Current Disc Golf Equipment Manufacturer & Distributor Guidelines

Current Disc Golf Equipment Manufacturer & Distributor Guidelines

Manufacturer & Distributor Guidelines for Obtaining PDGA Approval of Golf Discs and Targets

Last updated: Thursday, January 23, 2025 - 12:55

Revised and effective January 23, 2025.

Pricing Updates

Please see the most recent revision (2025-01-23) for complete details.

Targets

Effective April 1, 2024, the fee for testing each target will increase from $350 to $500 USD. If a target is not approved, an explanation of the testing failure and a refund of $250 USD will be sent to the manufacturer/distributor. 

Discs

Effective April 1, 2024, the fee for testing each disc will increase from $300 to $500 USD. 

New Manufacturer/Distributor Discounts

As of January 1, 2024, new manufacturers/distributors who are in their first calendar year of submitting discs for PDGA approval will no longer receive a 50% discount on testing fees.

Manufacturer/Distributor Transfer 

When a manufacturer/distributor takes over and releases a previously approved disc acquired from another manufacturer/distributor, the fee is $100 USD.

Enforcement Procedures

Second offense within three years of a first offense, will increase from a $300 to $500 USD contribution to the Disc Golf Foundation contribution to the Disc Golf Foundation before any future products can be approved.

Third or greater offense within three years of a first offense, will increase from a $600 to a $1,000 USD contribution to the Disc Golf Foundation before any future products can be approved.