Fifty years ago, the roots of disc golf were spreading ... fast.

It was the summer of 1976, and “Steady” Ed Headrick was sending out letters while collecting scraps of paper with names and addresses to start the Professional Disc Golf Association.

Five decades later, the humble beginnings of small and passionate groups of players have grown into a global community of competitive athletes, builders, advocates, and fans.

To celebrate the grassroots origins and the same passion that has turned disc golf into a global sport, the 2026 PDGA Member Disc lineup reflects on how disc golf found its groove.

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With a lineup of three discs from MVP Disc Sports and artwork from Mike Inscho, the campaign — “Back to the Roots: Disc Golf Finds Its Groove” — is a nostalgic tribute to the 1970s to honor disc golf’s origins and the growth of the PDGA since 1976.

Stay Groovy

All three discs honor the culture, spirit, and creativity of the game with retro vibes, record covers, and iconic 70s maximalist style.

Beyond their aesthetic appeal, each of these discs feature MVP's GYRO® Overmold technology, which redistributes mass to the outer rim of the disc, creating a powerful gyroscopic effect. This innovation enhances flight stability, glide, and precision, enabling players to achieve consistent, controlled throws while elevating their performance on the course.

Each commemorative disc ties back to the 70s-inspired theme and is a nod to the different stages of shared experience in a disc golfer’s journey:

• Member Disc – “The First Groove” – R2 Tempo: Symbolizes the excitement of discovering disc golf, your first disc, that first throw. Kind of like buying your first record or discovering that favorite album.
• Birdie Club Disc – “Flow State” – Fission Vanish: Captures the feeling of finding rhythm and confidence on the course or at an event feeling groovy, lighthearted and celebratory.
• Ace Club Disc – “Boogie Down on the Green” – Eclipse Inertia: Celebrates those special feats, from the thrill of an ace to the excitement of a championship moment. It captures the shared experiences with family, friends and community that turn great shots into lasting memories.

Join the PDGA and Find Your Groove in 2026

More than a keepsake, the 2026 PDGA Member Disc lineup celebrates and reflects on disc golf’s grassroots origins in the 1970s to the growth of the sport and the PDGA over the past 50 years.

Each disc captures and symbolizes what makes disc golf great: the excitement of flight, the confidence of growing on the course, and the big and bold moments that have defined the sport’s short but storied history.

Whether you’ve been playing disc golf for 50 years or five days, lock in your 2026 PDGA membership and join a community that’s been grooving for 50 years and help build on those roots to ensure that disc golf continues to find its groove for years to come.

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