“I’ll definitely be nervous because I’m always nervous – that’s nothing new,” said Emily Yale, the leader in FA1. “I’m glad I’m doing well and hope that I show up tomorrow and play well, focus on my shots, and have a great time with the same card.
At the midway point of the 24th running of the USWDGC, these five take the title of leader into the final two rounds in Madison, Wisconsin. For the remaining 14 divisions, the leaderboard is tight, and the rest of the field is there, ready to charge.
At its core, the United States Women’s Disc Golf Championship is a celebration of women’s disc golf, a tournament where girls and women from every corner of the planet gather to compete and, most importantly, find community.
It’s going to be a party in Madison, Wisconsin.
A record 320 women across 19 divisions kick off the 24th annual USWDGC on Thursday with a chance to grow the game, meet new friends and compete for a PDGA Major title.
The numbers continue to be staggering and highlight the growth of women playing and competing on the disc golf course.
Cadence Burge and Paul Krans pose as newly-crowned Amateur World Champions. Photo: PDGA Media
FA1 Comes Down to the Wire
Sports are always at their most riveting when something big is on the line.
And we’re not just talking about titles here, because, of course, whenever you are playing for a title like a world championship, something big is on the line.
Rather, it's about individual moments – what’s on the line with THIS shot, or with THIS putt?
Sometimes, it seems, those key moments stretch on – for a few holes, for a playoff, for a final round.
