Gerrit J. Verburg Co. – Sweetening the Worlds Experience

Michigan candy company Gerrit J. Verburg Co. has joined as the official Toboggan Course Sponsor of the 2026 PDGA Pro World Championships

Few courses in disc golf carry the prestige of Toboggan. Its towering elevation, iconic fairways, and championship atmosphere have defined elite-level competition for years. For the 2026 PDGA Pro World Championships, that identity becomes intertwined with a Michigan-based company that has quietly supported the sport’s growth: Gerrit J. Verburg Co.

As the official Toboggan Course Sponsor, Gerrit J. Verburg Co. isn’t just attaching their name to a venue—they’re helping shape the spectator experience through a family-friendly, energetic presence fans will immediately recognize.

At Worlds, the most visible expression of Gerrit J. Verburg Co.’s partnership will be the Gerrit J. Verburg Co. Fun Zone, a lively activation area that builds on their role as the longstanding presenting sponsor of DGLO.

Fans can expect:

Branded feather flags lining walkways
Banners and signage throughout the course
Branded tents serving as gathering and rest points

The Gerrit J. Verburg brand will be woven throughout the Toboggan venue—helping create a cohesive, recognizable environment for fans.

The Fun Zone reinforces what Gerrit J. Verburg Co. brings to the sport: color, energy, nostalgia, and a sense of play.

Gerrit J. Verburg Co.’s involvement is meaningful not just because they’re supporting the event, but because Worlds is being hosted in their home state. Their continued backing of disc golf—especially as a non-endemic company—signals the sport’s growing reach.

From COO Jason Aric Jones:

“We are excited to continue our support for the sport of disc golf into 2026 as a sponsor of 2026 Pro Worlds. Disc golf is an incredible outdoor recreational activity which, all too often, flies under the radar relative to other sports despite its continued growth and participation levels. We believe in disc golf, and feel it deserves more non-endemic corporate support. To that end, we are here to do what we can to back Pro Worlds in our company’s home state of Michigan.”

Gerrit J. Verburg Co.’s presence helps anchor the Toboggan experience in three important ways:

Gerrit J. Verburg Co. has supported DGLO for years, and their presence at Worlds strengthens the connection between Michigan’s flagship event and its signature course.

Toboggan is intense, dramatic, and physically demanding. Gerrit J. Verburg Co. brings balance—color, lightness, and a touch of fun.

The Fun Zone gives fans a natural gathering point, providing families and spectators something to do off of the course.

Gerrit J. Verburg Co. is an American confectionery importer and wholesaler best known for bringing both international candies and classic American favorites to market. Their product portfolio includes:

European licorice & gummies
Vintage chewing gums like Beemans, Black Jack, and Clove
Nostalgic bestsellers such as Satellite Wafers

Founded in 1979, they’ve built a reputation for reviving beloved old-school treats and introducing new generations to flavors from around the world.

From Nate Heinold, Worlds Tournament Director

“It has been a pleasure working with Jason, Joe and Gerrit and the whole team at Gerrit J Verburg Company. It’s awesome to see companies outside of disc golf get involved in supporting the sport we all love. To have Gerrit J Verburg’s support for this event, which is being hosted right in their backyard, is incredible. We are grateful for their support and for stepping up as the official course sponsor of the Toboggan course.”

The partnership between Gerrit J Verburg Company and Pro Worlds reflects exactly what makes Worlds special: a blend of world-class competition, local identity, and the spirit of play that defines disc golf.

At the 2026 PDGA Pro World Championships, spectators will feel Gerrit J. Verburg Co.’s presence as soon as they step onto the Toboggan grounds—bright, welcoming, unmistakably Michigan, and unmistakably committed to supporting the sport’s biggest moments.