The #1 Name in Disc Golf Course Design
2026 3DG-CON-4
Disc Golf Course Design Conference
The 4th Annual Disc Golf Course Design Conference
Offered by 3DISCGolf--Safer, Smarter, and More Sustainable
Hosted by: Dee Leekha-Houck & Master Designer John Houck
Sponsored by HouckDesign
Pre-Conference Exercise: Play and/or Watch an Elite Pro Play an Assigned Hole #
Any day Between March 11-15th
Main Conference Monday, March 16 to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Post Conference On-Site Design Exercise, Thursday, March 19, 2026
Holiday Inn New Orleans Westbank
(Please use link at bottom to book to get discounted conference rate)
275 Whitney Ave. Gretna Louisiana, United States70053
Book your group rate for 3DG-CON-4 Course Design Conference
Please use the link at the bottom of this page for booking your hotel room directly at group discounted rates. We request you book with this link only.
Conference Hotel stay available starting March 11th-March 20th for those travelling early to watch the
The Big Easy OPEN on a completely redesigned and renovated course .
Conference Schedule
DAY ONE: Monday, March 16, 2026
8:00am to 3:00pm
SPECIAL PRO PLAYERS GUESTS SURPISE
KEY NOTE SPEAKER
The LATEST in the ART & BUSINESS OF COURSE DESIGN
LUNCH INCLUDED
A Rich and Complex Overview of Many Topics Today
PRESENTATIONS BY ATTENDEES OF PRE CONFERENCE ASSIGNMENT
Updated New Material and Topics
Great for ALL levels of Designers
Wealth of Knowledge -- VERY Fast Paced
4:30pm to 8:00pm
WELCOME DINNER & Evening Program
Welcome Dinner Evening Program -- TPC Golf Club (Famous Pete Dye Course Design)
Inspiring and Informative Key Note Speakers
VIP GUESTS
New Orleans Theme & FUN
Presentations by Attendees, Games, Recognition
DAY TWO: Tuesday, March 17th 2026
MAIN CONFERENCE BEGINS -- 8:00am to 6:00pm
LUNCH, SNACKS, TEA, COFFEE, Included
A FULL day of Master Designer John Houck, Team Excercises, & Other Speakers
DAY THREE: Wednesday March 18, 2026
8:00am to 6pm
LUNCH INCLUDED
A FULL day of Master Designer John Houck, Speakers & Presentors
DAY FOUR: THURSDAY March 19, 2026
POST CONFERENCE EXTRA DAY FULL DAY - 8:00am to 6:00pm
ON-SITE DESIGN EXERCISE & REVIEW
8:00am to 10:30am Each Design Team (2-3 people) will design a fairway in a designated area in a park or an old golf course.
10:30am to 6:00pm Showcase it to the group with an on-site walk-through (lunch included) Feedback and critique by John Houck on-site.
This March 19th Exercise Session is LIMITED TO 30 Designers
Team members will be assigned by 3DG-CON
Great exercise to gain deeper insights into design
Lunch Included
Questions? Send a Message to HouckDesign at the Bottom of the Page.
3DG-CON-4 Disc Golf Course Design Conference
Safer, Smarter, and More Sustainable
All 4 days $595 (includes Welcom Dinner and Daily lunch
Discounted to $525 for the first 10 people.
Individual days $175 each. Click Here To Register.
We will email you after you have registered and collect payment then.
Your room rate includes a full breakfast, parking, wifi, etc. The conference will be at the same hotel all four days. Hotel is available starting March 11th.
Click HERE for Hotel Reservations.
MAKE SURE YOU STAY LONGER TO TAKE IN THE NEW ORLEANS SITES
AND ENJOY DGPT THE BIG EASY OPEN March 13th to the 15th
All Attendees Will Receive A Custom Embroidered Conference Logo Shirt
2026 3DG-CON-4
Disc Golf Course Design Conference
