4 EVENTS. 4 WEEKS. AT NEW ZEALAND'S MOST BEAUTIFUL DISC GOLF VENUES.
The Tour Down Under is here to modernise and supercharge disc golf in New Zealand. Our mission is to position New Zealand as an ideal off-season destination for international players and supercharge the growth of disc golf domestically through new levels of excitement and engagement with players and fans. With four events scheduled for Jan-Feb 2024, the Tour Down Under is bringing the game – and those who love to play and watch it – to new heights.
New Zealand is positioned to be the preferred off-season destination for the worlds best players. We’re excited to invite you to New Zealand and elevate our wonderful sport.
Join us on Tour this summer to experience New Zealand’s natural beauty and compete alongside our home-grown rising stars.
OUR PEOPLE
HENRY PEARSON
TOUR DIRECTOR
Henry is a brand builder and digital strategist. He is the founder of WIN.O, a leading New Zealand disc golf retailer.
“I firmly believe New Zealand is positioned to be the preferred off-season destination for the worlds best players. Our promotion of New Zealand’s premier events is a pivotal step in bringing that vision to life. We’re excited to invite you to New Zealand and elevate our wonderful game.”
For partnerships, media, and general inquiries, contact Henry ↓
SIMON FEASEY
DIRECTOR OF PEOPLE & RELATIONSHIPS
Simon is an entrepreneur and pioneering figure in New Zealand Disc Golf. He is the Chief Executive of RPM Discs.
“For the past 25 years, I’ve watched our sport grow from grassroots to the cusp of mainstream consciousness. I’m excited to usher in a new era of growth. Join us on Tour this summer to experience New Zealand’s natural beauty and compete alongside our home-grown rising stars.”
For international player inquiries and PDGA queries, contact Simon ↓
HANAFI ZWART
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Hanafi is an experienced operations leader having spent over a decade working on events, such as Formula 1, before transitioning to start-ups.
”I see the Tour Down Under as this incredible opportunity to showcase New Zealand disc golf to the world. Combining my obsession and event management experience made joining TDU a no brainer. With rising demand and a rapidly expanding series there’s a need for better operational structure to prepare for substantial growth."
For tour and event operations queries, contact Hanafi ↓
JAKE BRENNAN
HEAD OF HEALTH & SPORT PERFORMANCE
Jake is a sports performance and recovery professional and qualified physiotherapist, who works with elite athletes.
"The Tour Down Under is marking the beginning of a new era for our sport. It's crucial to incorporate strategies that manage and support player health and performance, especially as we elevate competition disc golf to the highest level. I am excited to advocate for sustainable sport performance and recovery practices on Tour.”
To consult about health & sports performance, contact Jake ↓
OUR AMBASSADORS
NATE PERKINS
TOUR DOWN UNDER AMBASSADOR
Nate is an esteemed touring professional, media personality and pioneering contributor to the Tour Down Under.
For international player inquiries and travel advice, contact Nate ↓
ZOE ANDYKE
TOUR DOWN UNDER AMBASSADOR
Zoe is a seasoned touring professional, media personality and founder and director of Uplay, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organisation.
For international player inquiries and Uplay queries, contact Zoe ↓
OUR PARTNERS
FOUNDING PARTNER
WIN.O is a leading New Zealand retailer and a founding partner of the Tour Down Under and co-host of the 46th New Zealand National Championships and 2024 Bottle Lake Open.
WIN.O's modern marketing and customer-centric approach has reshaped the New Zealand market. They support emerging talents and host some of New Zealand's most esteemed events.
FOUNDING PARTNER
RPM Discs is a world-renowned disc golf manufacturer and a founding partner of the Tour Down Under and co-host of the 46th New Zealand National Championships
RPM has played a pioneering role in fostering the expansion of disc golf in Australasia. Their products are exported around the world and used on courses throughout NZ, Australia, Europe, USA, Canada and the Pacific islands.
SUPPORTING PARTNER
The New Zealand Disc Golf Association (NZDG) is the governing body of disc golf in New Zealand and official affiliate of the PDGA and World Flying Disc Federation.
NZDG is excited to be a supporting partner of the Tour Down Under, together with the PDGA. NZDG is proud to endorse the Tour and together pursue our shared mission - to grow disc golf into a mainstream recreational activity in New Zealand.
SUPPORTING PARTNER
The PDGA is a membership-based organization boasting more than 200,000 lifetime members across 54 countries. The PDGA is also the governing body for the sport and sanctions competitive events for players of every skill level.
The PDGA is excited to collaborate with the Tour as a supporting partner to grow our sport into a mainstream competitive sport and recreational activity in NZ.
EVENT HOST
The Taupō Disc Golf Club is your host of the 2024 Taupō Classic.
Among the most active clubs in New Zealand, Taupō DGC plays host to one of New Zealands premier events, at the beautiful Spa Park. Join tournament directors Steve Lawson and Ken Harris for this PDGA B-Tier on Auckland Anniversary long weekend.
EVENT HOST
Bros for Change is a charitable trust, promoter of disc golf and co-host of the 2024 Bottle Lake Open.
Developed by former New Zealand Maori and New Zealand Rugby League player Jaye Pukepuke, the purpose of Bros for Change is to give young people who have been labelled, a second chance to create real change through real talk with real people.
EVENT HOST
Disc Golf Wanaka is your co-host of the 2024 Paradise Plates.
Among New Zealand's most active and passionate clubs, Disc Golf Wanaka host several events annually across half-a-dozen spectacular venues in New Zealand's lower South Island. Join tournament directors Martin Galley and Cooper Sollis for the Tour's conclusion at this PDGA B-Tier.
EVENT HOST
Vortica Disc Golf is one of New Zealand's leading retailers and co-host of the 2024 Paradise Plates.
Vortica was formed primarily to grow the game in New Zealand, making disc golf equipment cheaper and more readily available to the local market. Vortica sponsor emerging local players and support and host many events nationwide.