COWS updates for 2025-2026

We are sanctioning the entire COWS series this year, which means we are using DiscGolfScene for registration and payments. There is a slick Series function on DGS, which is where we will be posting info about each event.

https://www.discgolfscene.com/series/37378

Updates for COWS 2025-2026:

• Paulina View (La Pine) replaces Black Butte Ranch on the schedule

• New divisions! (MPO, MP40, MP50, FPO, FP40, FP50, MA1, MA40, MA50, FA1, FA40, FA50)

• AMs will get a custom COWS mini

• All 9 events are now PDGA-sanctioned, which means:

• We'll use Disc Golf Scene for registration and payments.

• Registration for each event will close the night before, at 8pm.

• We'll use PDGA Live Scoring (no more UDisc).

• Non-PDGA members can play but must pay a $15 fee for each event.

• All rounds will be rated.

• PDGA rules in effect.

SCHEDULE

Each tournament will be two rounds, shotgun start. Check-in is typically 8am with first round at 9, but check for updates on start times.

ENTRY FEES

• MPO/MP40/MP50: $40

• FPO/FP40/FP50: $30

• MA1/MA40/MA50: $25

• FA1/FA40/FA50: $20

EVENT PAYOUT

• For pros, cash payout will go to top 40% of each division.

• For ams, scrip payout will go to top 45%.

SERIES PAYOUT

• $5 from each entry goes to the Series Payout. This will also cover trophies / party expenditures at the Series Finale Party after COWS #9 on March 28.

• 100-point system (100 pts for 1st place, 99 for 2nd, etc.)

• To qualify for the Series Payout, players must play at least 5 of 9 events.

• Each player’s best 5 results are used to calculate final standings.

• Series Payout will go to top 50% of qualified players in each division.

• In case of a first-place tie, the tiebreaker is Total Points accumulated. That way, those who play more events have better odds of winning. (Tiebreaker for 1st place only.)

• All Am payouts are in scrip.

• There’ll be a special prize for playing all 9 events!