USWDGC Breaks Records with Largest Women's Field in Disc Golf History

The United States Women's Disc Golf Championship (USWDGC) has made history once again, drawing a record-breaking number of participants for its annual tournament. This year, the event will be hosted by the renowned Spotsy Disc Golf club in Virginia, and it boasts an impressive lineup with 52 players competing in the Open Women's division - the largest in PDGA history.

In recent years, the USWDGC has experienced significant growth, but it wasn't always easy. The tournament dipped back into double digits after reaching a high of 105 participants in 2013. However, things picked up again with a record-breaking 156 players at the 2017 event in Johnson City, Tennessee, followed by 159 in Lansing, Michigan two years later.

Reigning USWDGC Champion and five-time PDGA World Champion Paige Pierce is no stranger to success, having already claimed victories at the European Open and the PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championship this year. With her sights set on adding another win to her resume, she could become the first player to sweep the 2019 PDGA Majors.

"I'm blown away by the registration numbers," Pierce said. "It's an incredible feeling to see so many women out there competing and supporting each other." If Pierce clinches the USWDGC title this weekend, she'll have a historic achievement under her belt, one that will inspire countless others to take up the sport.

For many of the competitors, however, this event is about more than just winning. It's about building camaraderie and a sense of community among women in disc golf. "This event is truly special," said 2018 USWDGC finisher Zoe Andyke, who also won the PDGA EDGE Award that year. "It's a dream come true for all of us to be here, competing together and pushing each other to be better."

The USWDGC offers an awe-inspiring display of skill and athleticism, with competitors from 16 divisions spread across four courses vying for top honors. "When I think U.S. Women's, I think it's the most beautiful display of disc golf," Andyke said. With a record-breaking field of 169 players set to take on the challenge, this year's event promises to be one to remember.

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This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/2019-uswdgc-preview