Finnish Female Disc Golfers Shatter Expectations with Exceptional Talent

Finland is experiencing a remarkable surge in popularity when it comes to disc golf, with an astonishing 450 courses now available throughout the country. As part of this growth, the Suomen Frisbiliitto (national association) expects to see a significant increase in membership numbers and PDGA participation. The sport has been thriving in Finland for many years, but it's not just the men who are making waves.

For some time, Finnish female players have been quietly building their skills, with Anne Matilainen being one of the few exceptions. However, Henna Blomroos and Eveliina Salonen, both just 15 years old, are changing the landscape. These two talented teenagers have already turned professional and are making a name for themselves on the international stage.

Henna hails from Rauma on Finland's southwest coast, while Eveliina comes from Valkeakoski near Tampere. Both girls have achieved impressive results in their short careers so far. Henna won the Finnish National Championships in 2014 and took sixth place at the 2015 European Open PDGA Major, just two strokes behind Eveliina who came fifth.

At such a young age, it's remarkable to see these girls perform at this level. They're not only competing with experienced players but also beating some of the world's top female disc golfers. Their skills have been honed through dedication and hard work; Henna practices long-distance shots and is particularly skilled in backhand throws, while Eveliina excels at driving, throwing a combination of backhand and forehand.

When asked about their goals for the next couple of years, both girls expressed their ambitions to continue improving. Henna aims to place in the top three at the European Championships in Oulu (Finland) and compete in the World Championships soon, while Eveliina hopes to win the 2015 Finnish Nationals and make the Finnish team for the 2016 European Championships.

Their passion for disc golf is contagious, and it's clear that these young athletes have a bright future ahead of them. As they take on new challenges, we can expect to see even more impressive results from Finland's rising stars in the world of disc golf.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/finlands-future-stars