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2019 Rookie of the Year

2019 Rookie of the Year

Humphries, Jennings Awarded 2019 PDGA Rookie Of The Year Honors

Christine Jennings and Luke Humphries took home the 2019 PDGA Rookie of the Year crowns. Photos: Alyssa Van Lanen

Grind is a major word used these days in professional disc golf.

It means that players, in a stacked and growing talent pool of competitors, must put in the work, hit the road and excel.

The word exemplifies this past season for Luke Humphries and Christine Jennings, who were recently named the 2019 PDGA Rookies of the Year. Both topped a competitive field of players that promise to be household names soon, if they're not already.

Jennings, Humphries Earn Rookie of the Year Honors

Christine Jennings (left) and Luke Humphries have made a successful jump to the next level of competitive disc golf. Photos: Alyssa Van Lanen

Making the transition from amateur to professional disc golfer is about more than just clicking a button and registering for a new division. It takes a belief in oneself that, despite the opportunity to be humbled, more growth is on the way.