Major Champions Crowned | Professional Disc Golf Association

The 2024 United States Women's Disc Golf Championships presented by Mint Discs concluded on Sunday with an exciting array of champions emerging from various divisions. This year's event marked the 25th anniversary of the women-only major tournament, which boasted a record-breaking field of 350 players and a substantial purse of $126,000.

The competition saw its fair share of nail-biting finishes, dramatic playoffs, and close battles throughout the day. One of the standout stories was Missy Gannon's maiden PDGA Major title win. The victory marked a triumphant conclusion to a week-long celebration in Austin, Texas, which had already seen numerous players achieving their first major championship.

In total, 11 players secured their first-ever major title at this year's USWDGC. Notable among these newcomers were Chris O'Cleary (FP55), who won the FA1 division, and Shelby Cowen (FJ15), a repeat competitor from last year's event who finally claimed her first major victory.

Veteran champions also made their mark on the tournament. Sue Horn became the new USWDGC champion, securing her first title in this specific competition while collecting her third overall Major championship. Juliana Korver, meanwhile, extended her impressive record with a third win at the USWDGC, bringing her total number of major titles to 12.

The defending champions from last year's event also performed admirably. Among them were Pam Reineke and Sandy Gast, both of whom secured their fifth USWDGC title while claiming their eleventh Major overall. Patti Adams maintained her winning streak in the FA70 division for a fourth consecutive year, while Donna Stanley successfully defended her title in FA60.

Sunday's competition was filled with dramatic moments, including a back-and-forth battle between Stephanie Vincent and Jennifer Allen in the FP40 division. Despite a two-stroke lead entering the final round, Vincent overcame adversity to secure a three-stroke win. Other notable performances came from Eva Lutsenko, who battled her way back from four strokes down to claim victory on the first playoff hole in FJ12, and Susan Zepeda, who won FA4 after a thrilling three-way tie through 13 holes.

The tournament also saw several players achieve significant wins, including Lynne Gerber (FP75), Janae Chaney (FA40), Kim King (FA55), Micah Tilford (FA2), Nikki Haney (FA3), and Rebecca Don (FJ18).

As the USWDGC comes to a close, its legacy as one of the premier women's disc golf events continues to grow. The championship has undoubtedly set the bar high for future competitions, with many players already looking forward to next year's event.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/major-champions-crowned