Upcoming Events
Sun, 08 DecSpa Park Disc Golf Course08 Dec 2024, 9:00 am – 1:00 pmSpa Park Disc Golf Course, Tauhara, Taupō 3378, New Zealand08 Dec 2024, 9:00 am – 1:00 pmSpa Park Disc Golf Course, Tauhara, Taupō 3378, New ZealandFor the second time, the Taupō Disc Golf Club presents the Rising Stars Open! This is a beginner-friendly, juniors-only, one-day tournament taking place at beautiful Spa Park. If the event is sold out, please email Ken at info@taupodiscgolf.com to join the waitlist.
Multiple DatesMon, 02 DecSpa Park02 Dec 2024, 3:30 pm – 5:00 pmSpa Park, Tauhara, Taupō 3378, New Zealand
Sat, 27 JanTaupō27 Jan 2024, 8:00 am – 29 Jan 2024, 6:00 pmTaupō, Spa Road, Taupō 3330, New Zealand
Multiple DatesWed, 20 DecTaupō20 Dec 2023, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pmTaupō, Spa Road, Taupō 3330, New Zealand
Sun, 10 DecNational Equestrian Center10 Dec 2023, 10:00 am – 5:00 pmNational Equestrian Center, 114 Rapids Road, Rotokawa 3378, New Zealand
Sun, 03 DecTaupō Disc Golf03 Dec 2023, 8:30 am – 2:30 pmTaupō Disc Golf, Spa Road, Taupō 3330, New Zealand
Sat, 21 OctThe Landing21 Oct 2023, 6:00 pmThe Landing, 650 Lake Terrace, Wharewaka, Taupō 3378, New Zealand
Sat, 21 OctTaupō21 Oct 2023, 9:00 am – 22 Oct 2023, 12:00 pmTaupō, Spa Road, Taupō 3330, New Zealand
Multiple DatesSun, 13 AugTaupō13 Aug 2023, 9:00 am – 11:30 amTaupō, Spa Road, Taupō 3330, New Zealand
Sun, 04 JunTaupō04 Jun 2023, 9:00 am – 4:00 pmTaupō, Rangatira Park, Taupō 3330, New Zealand
Wed, 03 MayTaupō03 May 2023, 6:00 pm – 04 May 2023, 8:00 pmTaupō, 45 Charles Crescent, Rainbow Point, Taupō 3330, New Zealand
Mon, 10 AprSpa Park10 Apr 2023, 7:00 am – 8:00 pmSpa Park, Spa Road, Taupō 3330, New Zealand
Thu, 16 MarSpa Park16 Mar 2023, 3:30 pm – 5:30 pmSpa Park, Spa Road, Taupō 3330, New Zealand16 Mar 2023, 3:30 pm – 5:30 pmSpa Park, Spa Road, Taupō 3330, New ZealandCome along and join the gallery to see 5 top players battle it out for $1k We are excited to offer up ONE Wildcard place for one lucky person to compete in the Cosana New Zealand skins match happening on the Thursday afternoon at our event, the Taupō-nui-a-Tia Disc Golf Classic (March 16th).
Thu, 16 MarTaupō16 Mar 2023, 8:00 am – 19 Mar 2023, 5:00 pmTaupō, 32 Centennial Drive, Tauhara, Taupō 3378, New Zealand
Sun, 05 MarTaupō05 Mar 2023, 8:00 am – 3:00 pmTaupō, Spa Road, Taupō 3330, New Zealand
2023 TAUPO-NUI-A-TIA DISC GOLF CLASSIC - NZDG NORTH ISLAND CHAMPS - TOURNAMENT LAYOUTS
About thE tournament
Taupō Disc Golf and Disc Shop Disc Golf are proud to bring you the 2023 Taupo-nui-a-Tia Disc Golf Classic, which will double as the 2023 NZDG North Island Championships and be presented by Discmania. This three day event is sanctioned by both the PDGA (A-Tier) and NZDG (Major).
We are very excited to be able to play on both the world class Spa Park course, and return to the Taupō Golf Club for our Event HQ and a modified and expanded 21 hole layout on the Tauhara course. This is one of the largest celebrations of disc golf that New Zealand has ever seen. Come along and be part of the action! Keep an eye on our event Facebook page (2023 Taupo-nui-a-Tia Disc Golf Classic - NZDG North Island Championships - Presented by Discmania | Facebook).
If you would like to help with this event (as a sponsor, volunteer, accommodation provider, or in some other way) we would love to hear from you! Please contact us at info@taupodiscgolf.com
Please note that PDGA membership through to the end of 2023 is required (as per international A-Tier requirements).
Schedule
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
1:00pm - 5:00pm at Spa Park
9 hole 'Birdie Blitz' flexi-start fun tournament. Great for locals or if you are in Taupō early for an extended event prep! Play two Blue 9 rounds - only your best one counts. Non-registered players are totally welcome to be part of this warm up event too ($10 entry). Great prizes on offer!
8:00pm 1st round tee times and cards announced.
Thursday, March 16, 2023
8:00am - 8:00pm Practice day
Both Spa Park and Taupō Golf Club courses will be fully setup and available to play under tournament conditions.
3:30pm- 5:30pm at Spa Park
$1,000 'Invitational Skins' exhibition game at Spa Park, presented by Cosana Premium Honey. Five of our best and brightest personalities go head to head over 9 holes to take home early bragging rights and a fat stack of cash! A big gallery is expected for what should be a super fun and not to be missed warm up event!
6:00pm - 9:00pm at Taupo Golf Club
Player check-in at Event HQ, collect your player packs, meet greet and mingle with fellow players, soak up the atmosphere, followed by the official event opening, Karakia and mandatory players meeting at 8pm (live streamed and posted online for those that can't attend).
Friday, March 17, 2023
8:00am - 5:30pm 'Day One' play. Depending on your division, one round at either Taupō Golf Club (21 holes) or Spa Park (18 holes), cards of four, tee times at ten minute intervals.
6:00pm - 9:00pm Event dinner at Jimmy Coop's Lakehouse. Meal deal, details to be confirmed.
Saturday, March 18, 2023
8:00am - 5:30pm 'Day Two' play. Depending on your division, one round at either Taupō Golf Club (21 holes) or Spa Park (18 holes), likely seeded within division, cards of four, tee times at ten minute intervals. Final round for Rec and Junior divisions.
6:30pm - 10:30pm at Taupo Golf Club
$1,000 'Hole in One' Party, sponsored by Garage Project. Come along to Event HQ to join in on the fun, step up to take your chance to win the (literal) grand prize! DJ, disc vendor stands, food trucks, on site bar and good vibes.
Sunday, March 19, 2023
7:30am - 4:00pm 'Final Day' play. Depending on your division, one round at either Taupō Golf Club (21 holes) or Spa Park (18 holes), seeded within division, cards of four, tee times at ten minute intervals. Get amongst the big galleries to watch the lead cards bring it home!
Approx 4:00pm - 5:00pm at Taupo Golf Club
Event prize-giving, celebrations, acknowledgements and farewells.