Women's Global Event Soars to New Heights with Record-Breaking Participation

This weekend marks the start of an incredible journey for women disc golfers worldwide as the 2021 Women's Global Event (WGE) kicks off on Saturday and concludes on Sunday. The fifth edition of this biennial event has witnessed unprecedented growth since its inception in 2012, with a massive increase of over 1,000 players and 20 events compared to the previous edition.

The WGE is not just about competition; it's about community building and growing the sport globally. With 102 events spanning 17 countries, including China, Croatia, Iceland, Slovakia, and Malaysia, this year's event promises to be the biggest yet. In the United States alone, 33 states will host events, making it a truly international celebration.

Every player participating in the WGE will automatically be entered into the global event, and results will be updated throughout the day to determine the PDGA WGE Champions. The winners in each division will receive a prestigious trophy, while runners-up and third-place finishers will also receive exciting prizes from generous sponsors.

But that's not all – for those who couldn't participate in their local events or had theirs canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions, there's still a way to join the fun. On May 8-9, disc golf enthusiasts can share photos or videos of themselves throwing on social media using the hashtag #WGE21V. The PDGA Women's Committee will randomly select participants and reward them with small prizes.

The WGE is made possible by the dedication and hard work of tournament directors from around the world. Their efforts have helped smash previous participation records, and for that, they deserve a huge thank you and congratulations.

For those involved in organizing the event, there are some essential guidelines to keep in mind:

* Junior girls aged 12 and under will have only their first round counted.

* For other divisions, two rounds must be played on exactly the same course layout, including tees and pins.

* Tournament directors should submit unofficial results via the PDGA Tournament Manager page by May 12th.

To make the event a success, organizers are encouraged to utilize experienced tournament directors, pre-assign players to tees using Tournament Manager, and provide paper scorecards as backup for live scoring. Local clubs and leagues can also offer support by helping participants with setup and escorting them to their tees.

The WGE is an incredible celebration of disc golf excellence, and we're thrilled to see it grow from strength to strength each year. Join the global community this weekend and be a part of something truly special!

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/2021-pdga-womens-global-event-kicks-saturday