Global Gathering: 1,700 Women Tee Off in Historic Disc Golf Event
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The countdown has begun, with just 10 days to go before the most anticipated event in female disc golf – the PDGA Women's Global Event (WGE). On May 12th, an unprecedented number of women will come together from across the globe to compete in a unique, ratings-based virtual tournament. The accessibility and encouragement provided by this event have been instrumental in fueling the growth of female participation in disc golf since its inaugural edition in 2012.
The PDGA Women's Committee has consistently pushed the boundaries to make each WGE better than the last. This year is no exception, with an impressive 82 events officially listed on the schedule and a goal of reaching 2,000 participants on the horizon. Those still interested in joining can look for events highlighted in pink on the PDGA Events Schedule.
One of the highlights of this year's WGE is the introduction of global division prizes for the top three finishers in every division, regardless of field size. This move aims to encourage women to participate and proudly represent their divisions. The prizes include:
* Custom pink ZÜCA disc golf cart for 1st place
* B-Series Grip Equipment disc golf bag for 2nd place
* Voucher for a free pair of shoes from KEEN Footwear for 3rd place
In addition to these exciting prizes, participants will also receive access to the "Virtual Players Pack," featuring exclusive offers limited to WGE participants. Tournament directors will distribute this page via email to registered competitors.
The PDGA Women's Global Event has partnered with the Disc Golf Foundation as its charitable giving partner for this year. The foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that coordinates funding for Girl Scout disc golf clinics, equipment, and troop outings in partnership with Throw Pink. Participating events can submit their donations to the Disc Golf Foundation via PayPal by May 18th to be eligible for incentive prizes.
The following incredible sponsors have contributed to the success of this event:
PDGA
Discraft
Innova
Flyin Colors Disc Golf
DGA
MVP Disc Sports
Adidas Outdoor
Ladies First Disc Golf
ZÜCA carts
Disc Nation
Friction Gloves
Grip Equipment
Huk Lab
Throw Pink
Dude Clothing
Disc Golf Pins
Disc Diva
Discmania
Prodigy Disc
Nailed It Disc Golf
Disc Golf Strong
Keen Footwear
DGTags
Paragon Disc Golf
DiscGolf4Women
Hucker Report
SmashboxxTV
DCurve Optics
Dynamic Discs
Rodan + Fields
Andrew Rich of Orbital Creations
The PDGA Women's Global Event is an incredible opportunity for women to come together, compete, and support a great cause. Follow the event on social media to stay updated on the latest news and announcements.
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This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/1700-participants-13-countries-set-tee-may-12th-2018-pdga-womens-global-event