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VISION
TO PLAY, SHARE, ENJOY, & CELEBRATE DISC GOLF GLOBALLY 

 
History

HISTORY OF THE

World's Biggest Disc Golf Weekend

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John Houck PDGA# 1688
Founder & Creator

 

World’s Biggest Disc Golf Weekend
2 x Wold Champion, Freestyle Frisbee
Member of World Disc Golf Hall of Fame
Internationsal Freestyle Frisbee Hall of Fame

John Houck (PDGA #1688) – Founder & Creator

🏆 2x World Champion, Freestyle Frisbee
🏆 Member of the World Disc Golf Hall of Fame
🏆 Member of the International Freestyle Frisbee Hall of Fame

The World’s Biggest Disc Golf Weekend (WBDGW) was founded in 1991 by John Houck, a pioneer in disc sports and a member of two international Halls of Fame. In 2006, Dee Leekha-Houck redesigned the event, expanding its impact. By 2010, at its peak, WBDGW was hosted in 17 countries and 135 cities. Since its inception, the event has taken place in over 200 locations worldwide.

EVERYONE IS INVITED! 🌍

This is a global celebration, and all you need to do is register and invite as many people as possible! Share the sport, its benefits, and its growing popularity.

💙 SUPPORTING A CAUSE

 

Funds raised from this event will support the mission of the non-profit organization, World’s Biggest Disc Golf Wishes (WBDGW.org).

 

HOST AN EVENT – IT’S EASIER THAN EVER!

There are many ways to host an event, and we’ve simplified the process. All events will be listed here, with links to their event pages. To qualify for prizes, event organizers must register with us.

🔥 Join the movement and help grow the sport!

🔹 SHARE. REGISTER. PLAY. TEACH. HOST. JOIN THE FUN! WIN. 🔹

Mission

GOALS OF THE

WORLD’S BIGGEST DISC GOLF WEEKEND

Grow the sport to promote a healthier lifestyle 🏃‍♂️💪
Introduce disc golf to those who have never played 🎯🌍
Spread the joy of disc golf across the world! 😊✨

Join us in making a global impact - REGISTER, PLAY, and SHARE!

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Goals

WHY JOIN THE WORLD’S BIGGEST DISC GOLF WEEKEND?

✔ Increase awareness of disc golf and promote a healthier lifestyle 🏃‍♂️💪
✔ Show the sport’s popularity and bring more people into the game 🎯
✔ Put your country or city on the map as an active disc golf community 🌍📍
✔ Support a great cause—funds raised go to World’s Biggest Disc Golf Wishes (WBDGW.org) to help with course repair, redesign, restoration, and assisting players facing medical hardship 💙

#1 REASON TO JOIN?

🚀 BECAUSE YOU LOVE DISC GOLF (or want to learn more)

GIVE IT A SHOT! 🎯 

Partners

OUR MISSION

🌍 Unite parks, cities, clubs, businesses, and players in a global celebration of disc golf by organizing local events for all to enjoy during the second weekend of May each year, beginning May 9th, 10th, and 11th, 2025.

📊 Track participation worldwide by counting how many players register and play during the event weekend — helping to grow the sport and showcase its impact!

Join us, register, and be part of

the biggest disc golf movement in history! 🎯✨

Founding Partners

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WORLD'S BIGGEST DISC GOLF WEEKEND

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