Become a Disc Golf Star: Join Team USA at the 2024 WFDF World Championship

The Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) has announced its call for applicants to represent the United States at the fifth edition World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) World Team Disc Golf Championship in Mundaring, Perth, Australia. The prestigious event will take place from November 6-9, 2024, on two 18-hole courses located within the bush and the Mandaring Sporting Club Golf course.

For four days, teams from around the world will gather to compete in doubles and singles match play formats. As the official national association for disc golf in the United States, the PDGA has been tasked with selecting the team that will represent Team USA. This team will consist of six players, including three MPO (Men's Professional Open) competitors, two FPO (Women's Professional Open) athletes, one MP40/FP40 competitor, and one alternate.

To be eligible to apply, disc golfers must be current PDGA members with a minimum age of 18 or accompanied by a parent/guardian. While the team will receive support from the PDGA in terms of registration fees and jerseys, players are responsible for their own travel costs and accommodations.

The WFDF World Team Disc Golf Championship is expected to attract more than 16 countries and over 150 athletes. This event coincides with the 2024 Aussie Open, which commences on November 15. Furthermore, participation in this championship will qualify the top performers for a crucial points-based selection process that will determine who represents the United States at the prestigious 2025 World Games in Chengdu, China.

The 2025 World Games will feature disc golf as a medal event for the first time in 24 years. The event is scheduled to take place from August 7-17, 2025, and athletes selected for Team USA will have the opportunity to compete against the best disc golfers from around the globe.

The selection process for Team USA representatives will be based on PDGA player ratings. Applicants with the highest rating in their respective categories will receive priority consideration. The deadline for submitting applications is Thursday, February 29, 2024. Those interested in representing the United States at this prestigious event should apply now to take part in what promises to be an exciting competition.

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Nina Guerrero tees off for Team USA during the 2023 WFDF Pan American Team Disc Golf Championships.

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The fifth edition World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) World Team Disc Golf Championship is coming up later this year in Mundaring, Perth, Australia. For four days, November 6-9, 2024, disc golfers representing countries from around the world will compete in doubles and single match play formats on two 18-hole courses located in the bush and throughout the Mandaring Sporting Club Golf course.

As the official WFDF national association for the United States, the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) has been tasked with filling the Team USA roster which will include MPO, MP40 and FPO divisions.

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Teams will be comprised of six players — three in MPO, two in FPO and one in MP40/FP40, as well as alternates. The PDGA, as the USA national association, will provide the team registration fees and team jerseys. Players will be responsible for their travel costs and lodging. All players must be current PDGA members and must be a minimum of 18 years old, or travel with a parent/guardian. There is no payout for this event.

Team USA at the 2023 WFDF Pan American Team Championships in Augusta, Georgia.

WFDF expects more than 16 countries to be represented and more than 150 athletes to be competing in Mundaring, which is a 45-minute drive east of the city of Perth. The event coincides with the 2024 Aussie Open, which begins November 15.

The 2024 WFDF WTDGC is also a points qualifier for the 2025 World Games in Chengdu, China. Disc golf returns to the World Games as a medal event for the first time in 24 years in 2025. The event is August 7-17, 2025 in China.

Apply for the U.S. Team

Selection of Team USA representatives will be based on PDGA player ratings. The PDGA member(s) with the highest rating for which they apply will be the first players invited to represent Team USA.

The deadline for consideration is Thursday, February 29, 2024.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/join-team-usa