As we approach the conclusion of the winter putting league season and gear up for the upcoming summer league, it's an opportune moment to reflect on the excitement and camaraderie of the past few months before shifting our focus towards the future. Throughout this week, let's embark on a journey to revisit the highlights of each of the putting leagues, celebrating the memories and anticipation for what lies ahead. Spartan Putting League Kicking off our tour with the last putting league to conclude the 2023-2024 season, we delve into the Spartan Putting League. Returning for its sophomore se ..read more

Mother Nature may have seemed to overlook us, but Spring has finally arrived in Western New York. As we reflect on the past month, bidding farewell to the enjoyable winter leagues, anticipation grows for the commencement of new leagues and the thrilling onset of tournament season. Course Updates: Pinewoods Course Update If you haven't already heard the heartbreaking news, the City of North Tonawanda has made the decision to reduce Pinewoods Golf Course to a new 12-hole layout by removing six existing holes. For more information, please visit North Tonawanda's Park and Recreation Announce ..read more

As many have seen the outcome regarding Pinewoods wasn't what we had hoped for. Yet, upon reflection over the past few days, it's not entirely unexpected, given the trajectory of events. Our participation in the Pinewoods Advisory Meetings alongside City representatives offered insights that made it apparent: despite weeks of meticulous planning for an 18-hole course, the likelihood of its realization was slim. Looking back over the last few months, it's evident that the Advisory Board, intended to represent all stakeholders equally, didn't quite achieve that balance. Instead, with each pass ..read more

March 2024 As we step into the third month of the year, the disc golf community is abuzz with transformations, mirroring the dynamic shifts of the weather. From the exciting announcements of tournaments and leagues to notable course enhancements and innovations in accessing disc golf information, the past month has been a whirlwind of activity within the 716 region. YouTube This season, one of the primary goals for DiscGolf716 was to expand its content creation efforts and venture into new platforms such as YouTube. Despite initial plans being pushed aside due to other priorities like websit ..read more

Can you believe we've already breezed through the first month of 2024? As we inch closer to warmer days, the anticipation for daily disc golf sessions is palpable. January proved to be a bustling month in the disc golf community, marked by the spirited kickoff of the Alex Pichette Memorial Winter Wizards tournament at the scenic Pinewoods Park Disc Golf Club. The excitement didn't stop there – a fresh indoor putting league made its debut, adding a new layer of thrill to the mix, while dedicated enthusiasts persisted in conquering the chilly winter days. Join us as we recap the highlights and ..read more

Cheers to a joyous New Year! Step into 2024 with the first DG716 Reporter of the season. With a myriad of exciting events ahead, gear up and join us at hole one to embark on this season's journey together. January Putting Leagues While it might not seem like it, we're right in the heart of winter, and the ideal remedy for winter rust is diving into a putting league. Fortunately, in western New York, numerous putting leagues await your selection. WNY Women's League Creekside Winter Putting League Spartan Disc's Putting League Wednesday Night Putting League January Tournaments December Highli ..read more

Saturday morning forty eight players came out to Pinewoods in North Tonawanda for the third season of 5 B-Lo. This year's league will see players take on the cold and winter throughout November and December. This week, we had two Aces, Craig Grochowski on Hole 2 and Sherman Wisor on Hole 4, each took home $48. We also had 4 CTP's donated this week. Coty Munn took home the Ben Oship donated 4-Pack of Dominator Pilsner, Jacob Root won the Infinite Disc Ruin donated by Chris Higgins, and lastly Jon Janiak and Jason Dunshie each got one of the winter hat bundles donated by Will Quinn. As for the ..read more

Two local State Parks will undergo major construction projects this winter, which means that some of the holes on the Disc Golf Courses at the parks will be closed temporarily. Shipwreck Bluff at Lake Erie State Park Holes 1 - 8 at Shipwreck Bluff, located at Lake Eire State Park, are currently close at for utility upgrades to the park. Park Manager Marla K. Bingham-Connelly told DiscGolf716 in an email today, "There is nothing being done to the holes themselves. However, the holes are in an area closed for safety due to construction". According to Bingham-Connelly, the areas are being dug up ..read more

I have read the results so far from the DiscGolf716 survey, and one of the main things you have asked for is better information, more local DG news, a newsletter. It seems the players want more content. Nevertheless, let me introduce the DG716 Reporter, a new monthly newsletter that breaks down everything going on in the disc golf community here in the 716 Putting Leagues As the cold weather moves in and the tournament schedule comes to a close putting leagues start to heat up. Some Putting leagues are already in full swing while others are getting organize and ready be launched. Wednesday Ni ..read more

Tonawanda, NY -- Sunday Morning out at a very snowy Ellicott Creek Park a dozen women for multiple divisions hung out and swapped stories and discs. Leah Lang and Jean Melborne Hosted the WNY Women's Disc Golf Disc Swap even with the bad weather they still had a great turnout. In case you missed the first disc swap plan to host a second swap on April 10th so stay tuned for further info ..read more