Junior Disc Golf World Championships Set for Thrilling Competition in Emporia, Kansas
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The stage is set for an unforgettable Junior Worlds tournament as more than 400 players from across the globe arrive in Emporia, Kansas, ready to take on the competition. Among them are some of the most talented young disc golfers in the sport, including a record-breaking number of competitors in the MJ18 and FJ18 divisions.
This year's field is an impressive one, with 144 competitors vying for top honors in the MJ18 division and 20 talented players battling it out in the FJ18 bracket. These numbers not only surpass last year's records but also demonstrate the growing popularity of junior disc golf worldwide.
One of the most exciting aspects of this tournament is the presence of numerous world champions, who will be looking to defend their titles or take home new hardware. Kayla Hess, fresh from her 2024 FJ18 win, will once again lead the charge in the girls' division, while Sarah Wadsworth looks to continue her impressive streak in the FJ10 category.
In addition to these reigning champions, other notable competitors include Judah Koolstra, who won the MJ18 title in 2023 and returns this year with a strong rating of 984. Virginia Polkinghorne, meanwhile, is tied for the most junior world wins (five) alongside Nicholas Duran and David Wiggins Jr., and boasts an impressive eight starts at Junior Worlds.
Other competitors to watch out for include Kaidin Bell, who has three previous wins at Junior Worlds, and Cole Kresge, John Ryan III, Preston Hunt, and James Read, all of whom are currently ranked as the highest-rated players in their respective divisions. Ellie Lohmeyer and Eva Lutsenko also make up this elite group of junior golfers.
The competition is sure to be fierce at the 2025 PDGA Junior Disc Golf World Championships, but with so many talented young athletes vying for top honors, one thing is certain: it will be a Junior Worlds for the record books.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/champions-landing-emporia-junior-worlds