Disc Golf Veteran Rebecca Duffy Takes Helm as Director of Competition

Rebecca Duffy's long-standing commitment to the disc golf community has earned her a new and significant responsibility. As of January 2024, she has been appointed Director of Competition at the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA). This move marks a milestone in Duffy's career, which spans over two decades and multiple roles within the PDGA.

Duffy's journey with the PDGA began when she won the Bob West Memorial Sportsmanship Award in 2009. This prestigious honor put her on the radar of the global governing body, leading to her recruitment as a volunteer marshal by former Executive Director Brian Graham just a year later. Duffy's tenure as a marshal further solidified her relationships within the expanding disc golf community.

In 2011, Duffy took another significant step forward when she was elected to the PDGA Board of Directors. During her term as board president from 2012 to 2018, she demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and dedication to the organization. Concurrently, Duffy continued to work as a business consultant through her own company.

Prior to joining the PDGA staff in 2021, Duffy had served as a development director for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), an association that supports advocates for abused or neglected children. Her diverse background and experience made her an ideal candidate for the Event Support & Training team at the PDGA, where she later transitioned to the Competition department in 2022.

The appointment of Director of Competition comes after a brief period during which Doug Bjerkaas oversaw both the Competition department and Event Support department. Bjerkaas has expressed confidence in Duffy's ability to lead the team, stating, "Rebecca has shown an incredible commitment to the PDGA over the seventeen years she has been a member. The O&L (Operations & Logistics) team is in great hands with Rebecca leading the charge!"

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/youll-have-ask-rebecca