USWDGC 2025: Thrilling Finishes Crown Champions in Wisconsin
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The 2025 United States Women's Disc Golf Championships presented by Discraft and SeehaferNews.com reached its climax on Championship Sunday in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. The competition had been intense all week, but it was the final day that truly delivered the excitement. With three playoffs and three divisions to be decided, the stage was set for thrilling finishes.
In the FPO (Female Pro) division, Eveliina Salonen emerged victorious with her first USWDGC crown and fourth PDGA Major title. Salonen's incredible play on the back nine, including four consecutive birdies, set up a tie with Hailey King on the 18th tee. However, when King found out of bounds, Salonen laid up for par to take home the win.
Just hours earlier, Jennifer Allen staged an impressive comeback in the FP40 division. Down six strokes to Holly Finley entering the final round, Allen fired a 3-under score and claimed her third USWDGC title on the second playoff hole.
The close finishes began even earlier in the day, with Kim Adams taking down FA55 in a playoff and Patti Adams collecting another Major title in FA70 on the first playoff hole at Cato Falls. Janet Cranshaw also triumphed in FA60, holding off her opponents for a one-stroke win.
In FP50, Juliana Korver secured a one-stroke victory, while Jeanette Scribner won FA3 by a single stroke after a tight battle all week. The day was filled with comeback wins, including Chris O'Cleary's 8-stroke triumph in FP60, where she came from behind to claim the title.
Representatives from New Zealand shone bright on the leaderboard, with Aimee Whitmore dominating FA40 and Sarah Wadsworth winning FJ10. Eva Lutsenko was unstoppable all week in FJ12, averaging an impressive 960 points above her rating for the event. Her total score would have won every division in the C Pool.
The competition at this year's USWDGC has been nothing short of exceptional, with thrilling finishes and incredible performances from top players across the divisions.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/champions-crowned-manitowoc