Women in Disc Golf: Celebrating a Decade of Growth and Record-Breaking Success

As we look back on the past decade, it's clear that the 2010s were a game-changer for both disc golf and the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA). The PDGA Women's Committee, led by Valarie Jenkins at the time, played a pivotal role in driving growth and inclusivity within the sport. One of their most significant initiatives was the development of the one-day, two-round PDGA Woman's Global Event (WGE), which debuted on May 12, 2012.

The WGE was born out of a desire to create an event that would allow women from around the world to compete against each other, regardless of their location or skill level. The inaugural event was a huge success, with 636 women participating in nearly every division available at the time. The event's popularity continued to soar over the years, with participation numbers nearly doubling to 1,132 in 2014 and reaching an all-time high of 2,092 participants across 23 different PDGA divisions by 2018.

The WGE has been instrumental in giving junior girls and women a platform to compete against a large field of their peers without having to attend an A-Tier, National Tour, or PDGA Major event. In 2018, the Recreational Women's division alone saw an impressive 444 competitors. The event's biennial format allows for increased participation numbers each time it takes place.

As we head into the next WGE on May 9, 2020, there is no doubt that record-breaking numbers will be shattered once again. With the number of women's-only events and clubs steadily on the rise, the future of women in disc golf looks brighter than ever.

So how does it all work? On May 9, participating tournaments will submit scores from the first two rounds to the PDGA, which will then calculate an overall "Global Score" for each participant. The top performers will be crowned the PDGA Women's Global Event Champions.

To participate in this year's WGE, simply register for a local PDGA-sanctioned tournament taking place on May 9, 2020. You don't need to be a current PDGA member – the organization has waived non-member and player fees for this event specifically to make it more accessible to new players.

For tournament directors, registering your event as a Women's Global Event with the PDGA is crucial. Sanctioning the event allows you to offer all PDGA junior, professional, and amateur women's divisions, making it an inclusive and exciting experience for participants.

As we celebrate a decade of growth and record-breaking success, one thing is clear: the future of women in disc golf has never looked brighter.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/decade-display-pdga-launches-womens-global-event