National Disc Golf Day2026 · Date · History · Messages
The Professional Disc Golf Association says the first Saturday in August was selected for National Disc Golf Day in 2016.
About National Disc Golf Day
National Disc Golf Day is observed on the first Saturday in August in the United States disc-golf community.
The Professional Disc Golf Association documents the observance’s creation in 2016 and the first celebration on August 6, 2016.
Why National Disc Golf Day matters
The day is intended as a broad celebration of disc golf and an opportunity to introduce new players to the sport.
Its origin can be traced through PDGA’s own contemporary articles rather than later holiday summaries.
History of National Disc Golf Day
In spring 2016, PDGA Minnesota State Coordinator Jason Wilder, former PDGA Memberships Manager Sara Nicholson and collaborators worked to establish a national day for disc golf.
The first Saturday in August was selected after Wilder consulted early disc-golf figure “Lightnin’ Lyle” Jensen and historical material about the Rochester Flying Disc Open.
PDGA later noted that the selected period also coincided with the August anniversary of “Steady” Ed Headrick’s Disc Golf Pole Hole patent.
PDGA called August 6, 2016 the first-ever National Disc Golf Day and said the observance would repeat each year on the first Saturday in August.
How the observance developed
This timeline uses documented milestones from reviewed sources. Missing stages are left out rather than guessed.
Jason Wilder, Sara Nicholson and collaborating PDGA community organizers
PDGA names Wilder and Nicholson and says several others helped turn the idea into National Disc Golf Day.
PDGA-linked organizers with National Day Calendar registration
National Day Calendar registration following the PDGA-led 2016 campaign
First documented observance
PDGA’s same-day article explicitly calls August 6, 2016 the first-ever National Disc Golf Day.
Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA)
PDGA continues to publish observance history and anniversary material.
What the evidence establishes
Confirmed institutional roles and milestones are shown first. Details that could not be established from the reviewed sources are listed separately below.
2 fields not established in reviewed sources
How to Observe National Disc Golf Day
Play a round of disc golf or introduce a new player to the sport.
Help maintain a local course where volunteer work is permitted.
Learn about early disc-golf history and the development of the PDGA.
Share course etiquette and safe play practices with newer players.
National Disc Golf Day Facts
National Disc Golf Day falls on the first Saturday in August.
PDGA documents its establishment in spring 2016.
Jason Wilder and Sara Nicholson are among the named organizers behind the initiative.
The first observance was August 6, 2016.
The chosen date was tied to early Rochester disc-golf history; PDGA also noted a coincidental August patent anniversary for the Disc Golf Pole Hole.
National Disc Golf Day Messages
Happy National Disc Golf Day — enjoy the course and help someone new discover the game.
Here’s to fairways, chains and a great first Saturday in August. Happy National Disc Golf Day!
Celebrate National Disc Golf Day with a round, a lesson for a new player or some course stewardship.
Wishing disc golfers everywhere a fun and respectful National Disc Golf Day.
Topic and context
What this page does not assume
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Evidence & sources
Sources used across the guide are gathered here. Labels show how each source supports the page, and contextual references are kept separate from primary evidence.
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Understand it, compare it, then explore further
Start with the most common factual questions, then compare closely related observances and explore useful connections.
Frequently asked questions
When is National Disc Golf Day?
First Saturday in August; 1 August 2026 The documented recurrence rule is: First Saturday in August.
Does National Disc Golf Day fall on the same date every year?
It follows a recurring calendar rule, so the Gregorian date can change from year to year.
Is National Disc Golf Day an official public holiday?
The reviewed sources verify it within this scope: United States / Professional Disc Golf Association community observance. That recognition does not by itself make it a statutory public holiday; the site only makes public-holiday claims when reliable evidence explicitly does so.
Who established or recognizes National Disc Golf Day?
The reviewed sources identify PDGA-linked organizers with National Day Calendar registration as the proclaiming or establishing body. The proposer or originator is recorded separately as Jason Wilder, Sara Nicholson and collaborating PDGA community organizers. Current facilitation or coordination is recorded as Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA).
Is National Disc Golf Day international or country-specific?
This observance is specific to United States. Its fuller verified scope is: United States / Professional Disc Golf Association community observance.
How is this page verified?
The factual information is checked against reviewed sources, including the date pattern, scope and institutional history. This page was checked on 2026-09-09.
When is National Disc Golf Day?
It is observed on the first Saturday in August.
When did National Disc Golf Day begin?
PDGA documents the establishment process in spring 2016 and calls August 6, 2016 the first-ever National Disc Golf Day.
Who organized it?
PDGA credits Minnesota State Coordinator Jason Wilder, former Memberships Manager Sara Nicholson and several collaborators.
Why the first Saturday in August?
PDGA says the organizers chose the timing after looking at early disc-golf history, including the Rochester Flying Disc Open; they later noted that it also lined up with an August anniversary of the Disc Golf Pole Hole patent.
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