Our group is here to help continue the growth of disc golf in the region and abroad! We want to foster the relationships between established players, newcomers, the public, park districts, businesses, and media corporations to increase the reach the sport has so that it becomes a household name akin to other sports!

The 2026 KOWTags Knockdown is complete with 44 having attended, all things considered a success, and the April event right around the corner!

The Top Ten KOWTags were as follows:
1. Mike Furst with -24
2. Evan Espling with -24
3. Matt Travis with -22
4. Logan Smith with -18
5. Pacey Nack with -17
6. Dan Williams with -16
7. Eric Ford with -15
8. David Bednarowicz with -12
9. Michael Bustos with -12
10. Stephen Butler with -12

Go check out the Gallery for awesome photos taken by Donnie of Little Frog Photography before and after the round!

We can't thank our sponsors enough!

Everyone at the Gateway Disc Sports warehouse. Dave McCormack, Cory Folkins, TigaBites, Savonte, Ryan, Ali, Kevin, and more!
Shop their website with our discount code: KOWDG for 10% off
https://www.gatewaydiscsports.com

The Forge Discs brethren! Jef, Keven, and Ben
Their support for our club has been immense and it's been an honor hosting things for them as well!
Shop at THEIR website for PDGA approved 3D Printed discs like our favorite, The Ash, and more!
Code KOWDG will also get you a discount there
https://www.forgediscs.com

Steve Wagner and his wife Milena were present at check in. You saw them selling jewelry and crafts!
He's donated pieces as prices, and helps behind the scenes with A LOT! Thank you to them both!
Go visit Steve's Etsy page and request yourself a custom piece of jewelry!
https://sewwiredart.etsy.com

The entire Fajman family at Smugglers Coffee in Dyer, IN!
They supplied the beans for the brew, and the beans for the coffee blend Wizards you have likely thrown!
Go buy whole bean, tshirts, and more from their website at
https://store.smugglerscoffee.com

Aaron and Emily Mahmalji! Helping me run SO MUCH of KOW and now as a married couple creating Food Not Bombs NWI where they threw DOWN on the best vegan breakfast I've ever had! We are all super grateful for you and your generosity.
Go follow their Facebook page below:
https://www.facebook.com/FNBNWI

Josh DeMeester, owner/operator of Fly High Disc Supply in Mishawaka, IN also took interest in our club this year despite the distance and said, "Take these CTPs and spread the word about our shop and the sport overall!" We listened and gave away over 30 prizes at the event, many donated by him!
Check out the newest releases in disc golf from all manufacturers in person and online with our discount code: KOWDG10
https://www.flyhighdiscsupply.com

I'm never gonna leave Jordan Clough out! Owner/operator of Bluebird Tattoo shop in Portage, IN as well as the Dapper Dyes and Discs which supplied CTPs as well as our DOPE trophy this year made of mirror acyrlic in the shape of the club logo! Thank you to your entire crew! One of which won the Ace Pot throw off: Mr. Dave "Calves" Allan!
Book a tattoo appointment and browse their artists on Facebook and below
https://www.bluebirdtattoo.com

Joe Molosky opened business nearby across from Southlake Mall with Play It Again Sports and has been a supporter of ours since then! He was present to watch us ring in the year and his doors are open for business with new and used discs, plus a variety of other sports equipment!
Visit him in Merrillville, IN and online below
Play It Again Sports Merrillville, IN

Another supporter of ours who couldn't make it is Tyler Smith who owns and operates Shay Furniture in Portage, IN. He donated toward the added cash our winners received!
Take a look at his home furnishings and come to future events where you might get to throw alongside him!
https://www.shayfurniture.com

One of our good friends as a club are the Freebird Disc Golf Club throwers, which a few were present during the event, but mostly Brent DeMateo who hosts a memorial tournament for his late friend James Michael Anderson. If you can play a round of doubles ever in the year, you should do it at his event. Thank you for your support.

Brian Cummings is last but not least on the thank yous as well as my incredible staff and property support like Jake Migler, Collin Tymm, Curtis Munday, Adam Landkrohn, and others that volunteer time and effort toward giving us the best experience possible at leagues and events.
You'll see majority of these faces at our events, but Brian you'll see everywhere as he had a hand in putting majority of the courses in our area in over the last FORTY YEARS! Huge thank you to you, sir.

Now, take a look at the event calendar for April which includes another KOWTag round at Hidden Lake, multiple other excellent tournaments in our area, and our 4th anniversary Course Clean Up Day: Earth Day April 22nd (flyer in the making)!