DGPT brings new Big Easy Open to Louisiana schedule debut
DGPT’s first Louisiana stop landed March 13-15 at Parc des Familles in Marrero, with MVP Discs and Flight Factory Discs backing the new Big Easy Open.
The Disc Golf Pro Tour planted its first Louisiana flag at the 2026 MVP Big Easy Open, a March 13-15 debut at Parc des Familles disc golf course in Marrero. DGPT called it its first event in Louisiana, and the stop arrived as a fresh addition to the 2026 schedule rather than a carryover from an older tour lineup.
That made the Big Easy Open more than another date on the calendar. The event carried a distinct New Orleans-area identity, with the Big Easy branding and the Parc des Familles setting giving the tournament a different look from the Midwest power courses and heavily wooded tracks that define much of the season. For players, that kind of venue typically rewards shot shaping, patience, and clean execution as much as raw distance.
The tournament was also framed around a new partnership structure. DGPT promoted MVP Discs and Flight Factory Discs as the groups teaming up to bring the event to Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, while Disc Golf Scene listed it as the MVP Big Easy Open presented by Flight Factory. That sponsor mix gave the debut a local anchor and tied the stop to a pair of brands with a direct stake in its long-term footing.
DGPT’s own event language was direct about the milestone: “our first event in Louisiana!” The tour also positioned the Big Easy Open as a new chapter, which matters because first-year stops often reveal whether a market can support a permanent place on the schedule. A successful debut at Parc des Familles would strengthen the case for Louisiana as a recurring destination, not just a one-off experiment.
The timing also made the event useful on the competitive side of the tour. A new stop in March offered players an early chance to pick up DGPT points, build momentum and separate themselves before the season’s later pressure points arrive. In a schedule where small gains can shape playoff positioning, a debut like the Big Easy Open gives established stars another place to hold serve and gives players just outside the top group a chance to jump into the conversation.
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