Record-Breaking Weekend for Women's Disc Golf Global Event
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The fourth running of the PDGA Women's Global Event (WGE) has set new records for participation and reach. With 2,125 players taking part across 80 events in 39 states and 14 countries, this year's celebration of women's disc golf has surpassed previous years' achievements.
One notable aspect is the growing global presence of women's disc golf. The number of events in countries such as Croatia, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, and Slovakia marks a significant expansion into new territories. Furthermore, six WGEs took place in Texas, making it the state with the most events.
The average round rating for Sarah Hokom, who currently leads the global scores with her opening two rounds at the Daisy Chains Women's Disc Golf Tournament in Watsonville, California, stands at 981.5. However, the biggest story is the sheer number of participants. Non-PDGA members made up 34.8% of the field, with 740 registering for the event.
In terms of distances covered by players, the Perth Chick Flick in Bentley, Western Australia marked the farthest location from the PDGA's home office in Appling, Georgia, stretching an impressive 11,387.37 miles. The Magnolia Open WGE, hosted at the International Disc Golf Center, was another notable event.
Interestingly, Sue Horn and Tita Ugalde were the only two women with two-digit PDGA numbers to participate in the global affair, showcasing the growth of the sport among new players. The 279 players who have registered since October 2017 demonstrate a significant influx of fresh talent into the sport.
Social media also played a role in promoting the event, with 475 Instagram posts using #2018WGE. Age-wise, Sylvia Voakes, who participated in the Firefly Fling in Nashville, Tennessee, as the weekend's most senior player at 71 years and 10 months, was a notable presence alongside Katherine Nunn-Gage, the youngest PDGA member to take part.
The success of this year's WGE marks an encouraging trend for women's disc golf, with continued growth expected in future years.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/womens-global-event-numbers