Women's Disc Golf Championship Breaks Records with Record-Breaking Field in Madison, Wisconsin
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The city of Madison, Wisconsin is buzzing with excitement as it prepares to host the 24th annual United States Women's Disc Golf Championship (USWDGC). This year's tournament promises to be one for the books, with a record-breaking field of 320 women from across the globe converging on the course.
The growth of women's disc golf is evident in the numbers. Compared to last year, there are 54 more competitors this year, and the total number of players has increased by over three times since 2016. In fact, just eight years ago in 2009, a mere 48 women competed at the USWDGC.
The field for the Women's Pro Division (FPO) is particularly impressive, with 90 top-notch players vying for the title. According to two-time champion and PDGA Women's committee member Sarah Hokom, "We're almost able to fill an entire pool of FPO – 90 players, that's the biggest field I've competed in throughout my career."
The likes of Paige Pierce and Juliana Korver will be among those competing for the top spot. Pierce, the reigning champion, is thrilled about the growing popularity of women's disc golf and believes it's an excellent opportunity to share her passion with a wider audience.
"We're going to have to create USWDGC to cater to 400-500 women in the next year or two," said Hokom optimistically, highlighting the potential for continued growth.
This year's tournament will be covered extensively through live broadcasts on the Disc Golf Network and simulcast on the PDGA YouTube channel. For those unable to attend in person, four post-production teams will be on site to deliver high-quality coverage of all four rounds.
In addition to the live action, active PDGA members can watch select tournaments for free and receive a 50% discount on their Disc Golf Network subscription. The platform offers exclusive content, including interviews with touring pros, podcasts, and behind-the-scenes footage.
Thursday's schedule includes feature cards for FPO players such as Paige Pierce, Ohn Scoggins, Catrina Allen, and Maria Oliva. Fans can tune in live to watch the action unfold on the Disc Golf Network or catch up later through post-production video coverage on PDGA YouTube.
Don't miss out on the excitement! Follow all the latest news and updates from the 2022 USWDGC at PDGA.com, where you'll find official scores, tee times, and round ratings.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/major-history-wisconsin