Gateway Disc Sports was founded in 1994 by David McCormack and built on a passion for growing the sport.  Over the past twenty-five years, Gateway has built over 100 championship caliber courses, supported thousands of tournaments, charity events, players and school clubs.

We are located at:

10855 Metro Ct., Maryland Heights, MO 63043
P: 314-931-1770
Email: sales@gdstour.com 

About David McCormack

David McCormack started playing disc golf in 1975 at St. Thomas More grade school, before the modern disc golf basket was invented. That same year, at the age of 11, he designed his first object course around his neighborhood. In 1976, he created his first real course at Endicott Park, using trees as targets until baskets were added two decades later. His first permanent basket course was installed in 1990 through a collaborative effort with Mark Ackerson, Bob Waidman, Billy Downs, and several others.

By 1985, David was competing seriously and was among the first wave of players to tour nationally. He went on to win more than 50 PDGA-sanctioned events across 11 states, along with over 200 non-sanctioned tournaments. That competitive experience gave him the insight to innovate off the course as well.

In 1994, he founded Gateway Disc Sports, channeling his passion into a company that has since molded well over 50 PDGA-approved discs—including the iconic Wizard putter, considered by many to be the greatest of all time. Gateway also introduced the Titan Pro-35 basket, engineered for championship play with a durable steel frame and angled chain design that minimizes spit-outs and maximizes catching consistency. Beyond products, Gateway has supported thousands of tournaments, charity events, players, and school clubs, helping grow the sport at every level.

Equally influential is David’s work in course design and installation. Over the past three decades, Gateway has designed and built more than 100 championship-caliber courses, ranging from beginner-friendly layouts in local parks to world-class destinations like Eagles Crossing, David’s designs always prioritize safety, sustainability, and community impact.

For these contributions—as a player, innovator, builder, and promoter—David McCormack has been honored by induction into both the Missouri Disc Golf Hall of Fame (2016) and the World Disc Golf Hall of Fame (2021).

History of Gateway Disc Sports

1975: David McCormack started playing disc golf.

1976: First disc golf course design by David McCormack.

1985: David became one of the disc golf’s first touring players.

1994: Gateway Disc Sports was founded by David McCormack.

1999: Began molding discs with the release of the Sabre in SureGrip plastic.

2002: Gateway Disc Sports became known world-wide with the release of the Wizard.

2016: David McCormack was inducted into the Missouri Disc Golf Hall of Fame.

2021: David McCormack was inducted into the World Disc Golf Hall of Fame

2021: Eagle's Crossing's first course is completed.

2024: Gateway Develops its most durable blend yet using a Nylon additive called NXT (Nylon Extra Tough)

2025: David McCormack launches the release of the Titan-35. A game-changer in disc golf target technology, combining superior catching performance, durability, and modern aesthetics—setting a new standard for professional and championship-level courses.