Global Disc Golf Talent Converges in Missouri for Am Worlds

The 2025 PDGA Amateur Disc Golf World Championships are set to take place in Columbia, Missouri, with a diverse group of players from 13 countries in attendance. This marks the culmination of the global 2025 Major season, drawing top competitors from far and wide. Among those vying for the Am Worlds crown is a notable number of returning players, numbering 105, who are looking to add another title to their collection.

Some of the most skilled players in the world will be competing at this year's event. James Collier, a prominent figure in the MA1 field with an exceptional rating, will be among those battling for victory. He'll face stiff competition from other top contenders, including Brianna Vandergriendt from Canada, who has already made her mark on the disc golf scene by claiming the FA1 title at the USWDGC earlier this summer.

Virginia Polkinghorne, last year's FA1 champion in Grand Rapids, Michigan, will also be defending her title. The younger generation is well-represented among the competitors, with talented newcomers like MJ Gager, Shelby Cowen, and Hailey Huber making their Am Worlds debut in the FA1 field. As for MA1, it appears to be a wide-open competition with numerous new and returning faces vying for the top spot.

The action begins on Tuesday, and fans can stay up-to-date on all the excitement through feature and lead card coverage from Gatekeeper Media.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/chasing-titles-missouri