Following delivery of the Fall 2025 issue of DiscGolfer Magazine, the PDGA will discontinue production of the publication. This decision comes as the PDGA concludes its analysis of the magazine’s viability as a product. 

During the 2025 membership year, in an effort to maintain standard membership prices, the PDGA discontinued the automatic fulfillment of DiscGolfer Magazine to all active members in North America. Instead, as members joined or renewed their membership, they had the option to purchase DiscGolfer Magazine for $10. The intention behind this decision was to objectively measure the market demand for the magazine. Even with the $10 fee, the magazine continued to operate at a loss, losing over $160,000 for the PDGA during 2025. 

Ultimately, the PDGA has a fiduciary responsibility to its members, which means carefully investing dollars in projects that support the organization’s mission while providing the best possible service to its members. 

“It’s the end of an era. We had a spectacular 17-year run thanks in large part to Art Director Kent Johnson,” said longtime editor Joe Feidt. “I want to acknowledge what KJ created. His totally unique, ridiculously fun style exploded from every page. Every issue is a work of art in itself.  

DiscGolfer’s first editor was Rick Rothstein. He collaborated with Johnson for many years before DiscGolfer launched. “Rick and I both agree KJ was the heart and soul of the magazine,” said Feidt. “He made writers and editors like us look very, very good.” Randy Signor took over as editor from 2011 to 2019 following Rick Rothstein's tenure.

Feidt would like to acknowledge the many writers, editors and photographers who provided uplifting, timely, practical and entertaining content over the historic 67-issue run that began in 2009. “They provided the grist for KJ’s art mill,” he said. Feidt’s editorial staff is currently writing feature articles to run on the website starting in November.