Great Lakes Disc

🚨 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED — RIVER CITY OPEN PRO WEEKEND! 🚨

The 2026 River City Open presented by Discraft is coming up August 21–23, and we’re looking for a few more volunteers to help make the athletes' experience memorable!

We’re looking for volunteers to help with:

- Spotting
- Course Prep
- Event Setup & Teardown
- Player Check-In
- Gate Attendant

VOLUNTEER PERKS

For each full day you volunteer, you’ll receive:

A $50 Great Lakes Disc merch swag pack + lunch provided by Great Lakes Disc!

Whether you can help for one day or all weekend, every extra set of hands makes a huge difference.

This is also a great opportunity to get up close to the action and help us create an awesome experience for the players coming to West Michigan for the River City Open.

Want to volunteer?

Reach out to us directly with what days and times you'll be available!

And if volunteering isn't your thing…

REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN!

Come take your shot at the 2026 River City Open presented by Discraft and a piece of that $5,000 added cash!

https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournament/River_City_Open_Pro_2026

🚨 TWO FIRST RUNS. ONE BIG DROP. 🚨

Some seriously exciting new plastic is headed to Great Lakes Disc!

🔥 First Run Z Terminator
The Terminator is here! A 12 | 5 | -1 | 3 distance driver built for players looking for dependable speed, stability, and power.

🔥Seppo Paju First Run Z Jawbreaker Captain’s Caliber
A brand-new option carrying Seppo Paju’s name, dropping in that gorgeous Z Jawbreaker plastic.

Both of these FIRST RUN releases are available for PRE-ORDER NOW!

Order Now: https://greatlakesdisc.com/

LUKE TAYLOR TAKES DOWN THE 2026 LEDGESTONE OPEN!!!!

SHOW OUR GUY THE LOVE HE DESERVES!!!!!

Great Lakes Discs Exclusive Triple Foil ESP Swirl Sting - Artwork by Justin Lago

Strike fast with this stunning Great Lakes Disc Exclusive Triple Foil ESP Swirl Sting, featuring an electrifying robotic hornet design by acclaimed disc golf artist Justin Lago.

Layered with three shimmering foil colors over Discraft's gorgeous ESP Swirl plastic, this release perfectly captures the Sting's speed, precision, and effortless glide. (Over 15 stamp combos available)

The intricate mechanical insect artwork pops off the disc, while every ESP Swirl blend creates a one-of-a-kind color pattern, making no two discs exactly alike. Whether you're carving wooded fairways or adding another eye-catching collectible to your wall, this exclusive Sting is built to stand out.

The Sting is known for its easy distance, exceptional glide, and controllable understability, making it a favorite for newer players looking to maximize distance and experienced players who rely on smooth turnovers, hyzer flips, finesse lines, and rollers.

Get your hands on the first of its kind Triple Foil ESP Swirl Sting before they are gone forever!

https://greatlakesdisc.com/discs/gld-exclusive-triple-foil-esp-swirl-sting/

The Brand New Special Edition Neutron Control is now available in the shop!!

Be sure to stop by to check out the limited inventory!

Today is your final chance to register for the 2026 River City Open presented by Discraft Amateur Weekend!

Tomorrow, we'll officially kick things off with the Am Weekend Check-In & Players' Party at Great Lakes Disc from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

A huge thank you to our friends at Simpatico Roofing and Consulting for stepping up as the Player's Party sponsor! They've generously provided pizza for all of our amateur competitors and donated prizes for our on-site Putting Challenge.

🏆 Putting Challenge Details 🏆

Open exclusively to River City Open attendees and runs throughout the Players' Party!!

- Bring 2 putters and get ready to putt from 10 distances! (2 putts per station)
- 1 point for 1 putt made at each station
- 3 points if you make both from each station
- Most points win the Simpatico Roofing Selected Prize Pack!

Whether you're checking in, grabbing a slice of pizza, testing your putting skills, or just hanging out with fellow competitors, it's the perfect way to kick off a fun-filled weekend of disc golf.

Registration closes TODAY! If you're still on the fence, now's the time to sign up!

https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournament/River_City_Open_Am_2026

🚨 HISTORY MADE. 🚨

Please join us in congratulating GLD Team Member Jonathan Borzick on achieving something truly remarkable—becoming the highest-rated disc golfer in Illinois history with an incredible 1032 PDGA rating!

Reaching a 1030+ rating isn't just about one great round or one great tournament. It's the result of years of dedication, countless hours of practice, elite-level consistency, and the drive to keep improving every time he steps on the course.

From all of your friends here at the shop, Congratulations, Jon!!

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The official 2026 River City Open presented by Discraft Player Pack is here!!

Amateurs who register to play the 2026 River City Open will receive the following:

- Great Lakes Disc Exclusive Triple-Foil ESP Swirl Sting!!
- River City Open Stamped ESP Midnight Shimmer Buzzz!!
- 16" x 32" Champion Microfiber "Pure My Drives" Michigan License Plate Themed Towel!!
- Invite to the Player's Party Check-in at GLD (Friday, July 17th, 5 pm- 8 pm) including a light dinner and putting game w/ Prizes!! **Bring 2 putters**

To register to play in the 2026 River City Open (Saturday, July 18th - Sunday, July 19th, 3-Round A-Tier)

https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournament/River_City_Open_Am_2026

MVP Mix & Match - 2 for $20 sale is now LIVE in-store!!

Stop by the shop to check out our HUGE selection of "old run" black rim MVP discs and snag yourself a pair for $20!!

If you're looking for backups or just an excuse to build a new bag for cheap, now is the time!!

What an unforgettable weekend at the 2026 Michigan Professional Disc Golf State Championship presented by Discraft!

Over three days, the region's best professionals battled it out at Littlejohn Lake County Park, pushing themselves on a very demanding championship layout. From aces on coverage to record-breaking scores to an MPO playoff finish, this weekend showcased exactly why Michigan continues to be one of the strongest disc golf states in the country.

Congratulations to all of our 2026 State Champions!

🏆 MPO – Andrew Marwede (4x Michigan State Champion)
🏆 FPO – Megan Dophal
🏆 MP40 – Andrew Hennebry
🏆 MP50 – Jeff Kuehle
🏆 MP60 – Joe Gill (5x Michigan State Champion)
🏆 FP65 – Kathleen Hudson

A huge thank you goes out to everyone who made this event possible:

Our incredible volunteers who spent countless hours spotting, setting up, tearing down, and making sure every player had a first-class experience.

The Littlejohn Lake County Park crew and everyone who has poured time into transforming the property into the beautiful course it is.

Thank you to Discraft Disc Golf for presenting this championship and continuing to support professional disc golf in Michigan.

Thank you to the MDGO for continuing to support Michigan disc golf and the athletes who make this state so special.

And finally...

Thank you to every player who traveled to Allegan to compete. Your sportsmanship and level of play are what make this championship so special year after year.

This weekend was another reminder that Michigan disc golf is thriving, and we're honored to play a small role in helping write its history.

We'll see you all on the course again soon.