Women's Global Event Breaks Down Barriers in Disc Golf with New Sponsor and Expanded Opportunities

The PDGA's Women's Global Event (WGE) has been a cornerstone of inclusive disc golf since its inception in 2012. This groundbreaking event has enabled women and girls from around the world to come together and compete on an equal footing, regardless of their location or division. The WGE global leaderboard allows players to compete against others across the globe, making it easy for those who may not have a local competitor to join in.

One of the most exciting developments this year is the partnership with Trash Panda, a company that has been making waves in the disc golf community with its commitment to sustainability and eco-friendliness. As title sponsor, Trash Panda is supporting the PDGA's efforts to make women's disc golf more accessible and inclusive than ever before.

"We believe that disc golf should be for everyone," said Jesse Stedman of Trash Panda, "and we're thrilled to partner with the PDGA to help bring about a future where women's disc golf is truly thriving." As part of their support, Trash Panda will be providing WGE pins to all participating players, courtesy of the Tournament Directors (TDs).

For those interested in competing or hosting an event, the process couldn't be simpler. Visit PDGA.com/WGE and click on "Find an Event" to discover registered WGE events near you. If there isn't one nearby, consider organizing your own – it's easy to get started with just a few requirements.

To host a successful WGE event, TDs need to ensure that their event meets the following criteria:

* The event must take place between May 15th and 25th

* There must be at least two rounds of play (only one round will count towards global ratings for younger age-based divisions)

* A minimum of three propagators must participate

* All 27 women's and girls' divisions must be offered, with a strong emphasis on encouraging TDs to run these divisions even if only one player is registered.

Events can also choose to offer both mixed and gender-based divisions, but they must still include the specified women's and girls' divisions. Pro-Am events at A-Tier and below are required to offer all 27 women's and girls' divisions, while Pro-only B-Tiers must provide all Pro women's divisions.

To make things even easier for TDs, there is no form to fill out this year – simply include "WGE" in the title of your event and use discgolfscene.com for registration. For existing events, updating the title to include "WGE" and complying with any new requirements will ensure that they are part of the global event.

The benefits of running a WGE event are numerous, including:

* Waived non-member and player fees for all WGE divisions

* Increased participation from women and girls

* Player pack discounts for TDs from WGE Partners

* Opportunities to incorporate unique player packs and WGE pins into your event

With the WGE spanning two weekends, players can participate in multiple events, making this a fantastic opportunity for growth and connection within the disc golf community.

Important dates to keep in mind include:

* TBD: TDs should reserve their WGE pins

* May 1, 2026: Register your event

* May 15-25, 2026: The WGE takes place

* May 21, 2024: Submit event results by noon

The PDGA is grateful for the support of Trash Panda and its WGE Partners, which are providing steep discounts to TDs. This partnership allows for a unique player pack customization option or the use of the provided WGE pin as a player pack item.

With the WGE's commitment to unity and inclusion, we look forward to seeing how this event will bring women and girls from around the world together in the spirit of friendly competition and camaraderie.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/2026wge-info