2025 Nickel City Open Recap and Division Winners
The 2025 Nickel City Open Presented by Twin Stacks and Sponsored by Tourism Sudbury took place on November 8–9, 2025, in Coniston, Ontario. Sixty-six players competed across several divisions, with a total pro purse of $3,035 USD. Even with winter-like weather and tough conditions, the event delivered strong competition and excellent community support.
This recap highlights the winners from every division, thanks our supporters, and reflects on our first successful year of disc golf at Twin Stacks!
2025 Nickel City Open Division Winners
For full tournament results, visit the 2025 NCO PDGA page HERE.
MPO — Mixed Pro Open
Winner: Luke Levesque
Luke shot rounds rated 1022 and 1044 to take the MPO title and earn $480 USD. His control in challenging conditions stood out.
FPO — Women’s Pro Open
Winner: Colleen McInnes
Colleen delivered two consistent rounds (948 / 937) to secure the FPO win and $347 USD.
MP40 — Mixed Pro 40+
Winner: Nathan Kaye
Nathan posted rounds of 912 and 1014, placing him clearly at the top of MP40 and earning $379 USD.
FP40 — Women’s Pro 40+
Winner: Lisa Eschli
Lisa won FP40 with rounds rated 840 and 868. She earned $227 USD with steady performance throughout both days.
MA1 — Mixed Amateur 1
Winner: Noah Roode
Noah topped the MA1 field with rounds rated 955 and 986. His strong finish set the pace for the division.
MA40 — Mixed Amateur 40+
Winner: Shayne Rogers
Shayne secured the MA40 title with rounds of 943 and 953, showing consistency from start to finish.
MA60 — Mixed Amateur 60+
Winner: Vern Lepine
Vern captured the MA60 win after shooting rounds of 934 and 944.
MA70 — Mixed Amateur 70+
Winner: Dan Gilbert
Dan took the MA70 division title with steady play across the event.
MA2 — Mixed Amateur 2
Winner: Joshua Saxe
Joshua led the MA2 field with rounds of 934 and 953, earning a clear first-place finish.
FA2 — Women’s Amateur 2
Winner: Chelsea Pike
Chelsea won FA2 with rounds rated 771 and 867. Her improvement from round to round was notable.
Thank You to Everyone Who Supported the Event
Players and Weather Conditions
The early arrival of winter weather created a difficult playing environment. Cold temperatures, wind, and light snow challenged every competitor. Thank you to all players for showing up prepared, staying focused, and bringing a positive attitude throughout the weekend.
Volunteers
Our volunteers played a crucial role in the success of the 2025 Nickel City Open. Several high school students stepped up as spotters and stayed on the course for both days, even as temperatures dropped and winter conditions set in. Their commitment helped keep play moving smoothly and safely throughout the event.
We want to extend a sincere thank-you to every volunteer who donated their time. Your effort, resilience, and willingness to work in cold, challenging weather made a significant impact on the quality of the tournament. The event would not have run as well as it did without you.
Raffle Support
Our event raffle was a major success. The contributions from donors, the enthusiasm from ticket buyers, and the volunteers who helped run it all played a big role in supporting the club. Thank you to everyone who participated.
Sponsors
A special thank-you goes to Twin Stacks and Tourism Sudbury, as well as all our Tournament Sponsors! Their support made the 2025 Nickel City Open possible. Their continued investment strengthens disc golf in the Greater Sudbury region and helps our local scene grow.
Looking Ahead to the 2026 Event
The 2026 Nickel City Open will introduce several major upgrades. The tournament is officially moving from November to Labour Day Weekend, giving players a far better seasonal window and a more enjoyable competition experience.
We are also proud to announce that the event has been accepted into the 2026 Ontario Tour, sanctioned by the Ontario Disc Sports Association (ODSA). As part of the tour, the Nickel City Open will serve as a provincial qualifier, offering players an official pathway to compete at the next level within Ontario’s competitive disc golf structure.
Next year’s tournament will also feature over $4,000 in added cash, bringing one of the largest purses in Ontario. With improved weather, increased payouts, and Ontario Cup Tour qualifier status, the 2026 Nickel City Open is already shaping up to be our biggest and strongest event yet.
