Thrilling Finishes and Dominant Performances at 2025 USWDGC Championships

The stage was set for an action-packed finale at the 2025 United States Women's Disc Golf Championships presented by Discraft and SeehaferNews.com, held in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. The competition had been intense throughout the week, but nothing could have prepared spectators for the excitement that unfolded on Championship Sunday.

In the highly anticipated Final Professional (FPO) division, Eveliina Salonen emerged as the champion after a nail-biting finish. With four consecutive birdies on the back nine, Salonen set up a tie with Hailey King on the 18th tee. However, King's ill-fated drive into the out-of-bounds area gave Salonen the opportunity to lay up for par and secure her first USWDGC crown and fourth PDGA Major title.

Cadence Burge also had an impressive showing on Sunday, carding a hot round of 6-under to finish second, tied with King. The close finishes continued throughout the day, as Jennifer Allen staged a remarkable comeback in the FP40 division. Down six strokes going into the final round, Allen fired off a 3-under round and went on to claim her third USWDGC title in the second playoff hole.

The drama didn't stop there. Earlier in the day, Kim Adams took down FA55 in a playoff, while Patti Adams secured another Major title in FA70 with a first-round victory at Cato Falls. Janet Cranshaw was crowned the FA60 Champion after a strong performance throughout the week.

Other notable winners on Sunday included Juliana Korver, who held on for a one-stroke win in FP50; Jeanette Scribner, who won FA3 by a single stroke; and Chris O'Cleary, who shot the highest-rated round of her career to come from behind and secure an 8-stroke win in FP60.

Representing New Zealand at the top of the leaderboard were Aimee Whitmore (FA40) and Sarah Wadsworth (FJ10). Eva Lutsenko dominated FJ12 all week, averaging 84 points above her rating for a total score that would have won every division in the C Pool. Hayden Harper took second place in FJ12 with an impressive average of 904 points above her rating.

The thrilling finishes and dominant performances on Championship Sunday only added to the excitement of an already electrifying event. With so many incredible moments to choose from, one thing is clear: the 2025 USWDGC Championships will be remembered for years to come.

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