Disc Golf Pro Tour Begins Friday in Jonesboro

The championship course at Disc Side of Heaven will host 160 pro players from 34 states and 13 countries.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 10:53pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a disc golf game in progress, with the players, course, and disc itself broken down into abstract shapes and angles.The Jonesboro Open's championship course at Disc Side of Heaven will challenge the world's best disc golfers with its dramatic elevation changes and technical layout.Jonesboro Today

The professional level of the Play It Again Sports Jonesboro Open Presented by Westside Discs disc golf tournament will begin on Friday, drawing 160 players from 34 states and 13 countries to compete on the championship course at Disc Side of Heaven in Jonesboro, Arkansas. The tournament is in its 10th year and will also feature an amateur competition.

Why it matters

Disc golf has seen a surge in popularity in recent years, and the Jonesboro tournament is a major stop on the Disc Golf Pro Tour. The event draws thousands of viewers online and brings disc golfers from around the world to experience one of the top courses in the sport.

The details

The men's course at Disc Side of Heaven is about 9,800 feet long, with the women's course at 8,800 feet. The hilly terrain provides 40 to 50 feet of elevation. In addition to the pro tournament, an amateur competition will take place at Disc Side of Heaven and Craighead Forest Park.

  • The tournament begins on Friday, April 17, 2026 and runs through Sunday, April 19, 2026.
  • The pro tournament starts at 8 a.m. on Friday and concludes at 5 p.m. on Sunday.

The players

Brad Pietz

The tournament director for the Play It Again Sports Jonesboro Open Presented by Westside Discs.

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What they’re saying

“This course brings people to Jonesboro, AR, every weekend. The reason it does is because of the hundreds of thousands of views that it gets online during the tournament. Disc golfers want to go play the courses that they see; they want to go play the best courses in the world. And so, disc golfers will come to Jonesboro, AR, every weekend just to play.”

— Brad Pietz, Tournament Director

What’s next

The tournament will raise money for The Learning Center, a nonprofit serving children and adults with learning and developmental disabilities. Tickets can be purchased online, and six rounds of the tournament will be broadcast on the Disc Golf Network for those unable to attend.

The takeaway

The Jonesboro disc golf tournament has become a must-attend event for pro and amateur players alike, drawing thousands of viewers and visitors to the city. The event's growth reflects the increasing popularity of the sport and the appeal of Jonesboro's championship-level course.