If you’ve been paying attention to the way Gateway has been showing up on leaderboards lately, you already know this: we’re not here to “participate.” We’re here to compete.

The 2026 Gateway Disc Sports Tour Team brings together proven winners, rising momentum, and players who are ready to take on a full season with purpose. Whether you follow the Disc Golf Pro Tour closely or you’re the kind of player who just loves rooting for a familiar name (and a familiar stamp) when you’re watching coverage, this is your invitation to get to know the team and support them all season long.

You can also check out the full team page here: https://gatewayunderground.com/team

The main ask this season: follow, cheer, support

Tour life is demanding. Travel, practice, tournament pressure, weather, and the grind of playing your best when it counts. One of the simplest ways you can support a touring player is also one of the most meaningful: follow their journey and engage with their posts.

So as you read through these spotlights, take a second to:

• Follow each player on Instagram

• Like/comment on tournament updates (it really does help)

• Share big moments to your stories

• Cheer them on when you see them on lead card coverage

• Throw Gateway in your own bag and tell us what you’re loving

2026 Tour Team Roster + Player Spotlights

Jon Borzick — @jborz_119794

Welcome back, Jon. Jon helped put the world on notice last year that Gateway is here to compete. With multiple A-tier wins and 4 total wins on the season, he’s coming into 2026 with momentum and a clear next step: shifting his focus to the Disc Golf Pro Tour.

If you’re the kind of fan who loves watching a player level up, this is one to follow closely. This season is about translating proven wins into consistent, high-pressure performance against the deepest fields in the sport.

Follow: @jborz_119794

Chandler Kramer — @ckramer___

Welcome back, Chandler. Chandler ended his season on a heater, taking down two huge A-tier wins and finishing with the kind of confidence that changes a player’s whole offseason.

This is the kind of storyline disc golf fans love: the late-season surge that becomes the baseline for the year ahead. If Chandler carries that closing momentum into early 2026 events, things are going to get loud quickly.

Follow: @ckramer___

Kevin Fodrey — @kevinfodrey

Welcome back, Kevin. Kevin stacked up 9 wins last season and is heading into 2026 with a packed schedule and a ton of fire. He’s also a key piece of Gateway behind the scenes, overseeing marketing and helping keep the broader team moving forward.

If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to juggle performance and responsibility, Kevin is living it. We’re stoked to have him back for 2026 and ready to chase another winning season.

Follow: @kevinfodrey

Elijah Bickel — @elijah_bickel

Welcome to the team for his first full year, Elijah. Elijah took home 6 wins in 2025 and has his eyes on a return to the Disc Golf Pro Tour in 2026.

Elijah has all the tools: wins on the record, the ability to compete under pressure, and the kind of game that can translate to tough tour courses. If you’re looking for a player to watch as he takes on bigger stages and deeper fields, this is one of the most exciting names on the roster.

Follow: @elijah_bickel

Danny Beauchamp — @danny_beauchamp

Welcome back, Danny. Danny put up 7 wins in 2025 and has become a staple on the Gateway team. He’s coming into 2026 looking for an even bigger season, and he’s earned the reputation of someone who can show up and close.

Some players are defined by one big moment. Others are defined by consistency and the ability to stay hungry after wins. Danny is firmly in the second category.

Follow: @danny_beauchamp

Sam Smigiel — @discinaddiction

Welcome back, Sam. Sam captured 4 wins last season and is continuing to build a game that keeps getting sharper. If you’ve watched Sam over the last couple of years, you’ve probably also heard people talk about his putting. That’s because it’s been turning heads and changing outcomes.

We can’t wait to watch him keep improving and bringing the heat in 2026. If you love seeing a player grind and refine their craft, Sam’s season is going to be fun to follow.

Follow: @discinaddiction

Austen Bates — @abates.disc

Welcome to the team, Austen. Austen is coming off a monster 2025 with 10 wins, a career-high rating, and a ton of confidence heading into 2026. He’s ready to tackle the Disc Golf Pro Tour, and he’s already feeling very confident in his new bag.

That combination matters. Wins matter. Rating growth matters. But confidence and comfort with your equipment can be the difference between “almost” and “locked in” when it’s time to execute.

Follow: @abates.disc

How to support the 2026 Tour Team (beyond a follow)

If you want to go a step further, here are a few easy, real-world ways to help:

1) Put Gateway in your bag and talk about it
If you’re throwing Gateway plastic, tag us and tag the player you’re rooting for. Seeing real throwers supporting the team makes a difference, and players notice.

2) Engage during tournament weekends
A quick comment like “Let’s go” or “Great round” might seem small, but it helps signal support and boosts visibility when players are posting live updates.

3) Share their highlights
Lead card moments, clutch putts, event wins, rating milestones, travel updates. Sharing helps more people discover the team, and it helps the players build the kind of audience that supports long-term touring.

4) Be loud in the comments
Disc golf is a small world, and momentum is real. When the community rallies behind a player, it creates energy that carries.

2026 is going to be a season worth watching

This team has proven winners, players entering big momentum seasons, and several names ready to make serious noise on tour. Whether you’ve been throwing Gateway for years or you’re just now paying attention to what’s happening with the brand and the team, now is the perfect time to jump in.

Follow the squad, support them all season, and keep an eye out for the moments that turn into highlights you’ll be replaying all year.

Start here: https://gatewayunderground.com/team/