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Current Disc Golf Equipment Manufacturer Guidelines

Current Disc Golf Equipment Manufacturer Guidelines

Manufacturer Guidelines for Obtaining PDGA Approval of Golf Discs and Targets

Last updated: Sunday, December 31, 2023 - 16:02

2024 Pricing Updates

Please see revision 12.24.2023 (V4) 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. 

Discs

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

New Manufacturer Discounts

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

Manufacturer Transfer 

When a manufacturer takes over and releases a previously approved disc acquired from another manufacturer, 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.