Dillon Park Hosts 14th Annual Sumter Showdown Disc Golf Tournament

The popular annual event drew 80 competitors from across the Southeast region.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 12:00am

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An abstract, expressionist painting in neon colors depicting the dynamic motion and energy of a disc golf tournament, with players and discs blending into a colorful, energetic scene.The annual Sumter Showdown Disc Golf Tournament showcases the sport's growing popularity and the vibrant community surrounding it in the Southeast.Sumter Today

The 14th Annual Sumter Showdown Disc Golf Tournament was held at Dillon Park in Sumter, South Carolina on April 4, 2026. The event, organized by the Sumter City Disc Golf Club, featured two 20-hole rounds and drew 80 competitors from across the Southeast region. Cody Taplin from Eastover took the Pro Division title with an impressive -22 score, while Carl Woods of Charleston won the Advanced Amateur division.

Why it matters

Disc golf continues to grow in popularity, especially in the Southeastern United States, which is considered the global home of the sport. The Sumter Showdown is a key annual event that helps promote the sport and the local disc golf community in the region.

The details

The Dillon Park Disc Golf Course hosted the 14th Annual Sumter Showdown, which featured 20 Par 3 holes. In the Pro Division, Cody Taplin from Eastover shot a remarkable -22 over the two rounds to take the win, beating out Brandon DeGrosa from Florence who shot 16 under par. In the Advanced Amateur division, Carl Woods of Charleston finished closely behind Taplin with a -21 score. On the women's side, Lea Tomas won the Pro Division with a +9, and Taylor Baynard of Goose Creek took the Advanced Amateur title.

  • The 14th Annual Sumter Showdown Disc Golf Tournament was held on April 4, 2026.
  • The Dillon Park course has 20 Par 3 holes.

The players

Cody Taplin

The winner of the Pro Division, shooting a -22 over two rounds.

Brandon DeGrosa

The runner-up in the Pro Division, shooting 16 under par.

Carl Woods

The winner of the Advanced Amateur division, shooting a -21.

Lea Tomas

The winner of the women's Pro Division, scoring a +9.

Taylor Baynard

The winner of the women's Advanced Amateur division.

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The takeaway

The Sumter Showdown Disc Golf Tournament is a key annual event that showcases the growing popularity of disc golf in the Southeastern region. The tournament's success highlights the efforts of the local disc golf community to promote the sport and provide opportunities for players of all skill levels to compete.