PDGA Major 25th Annual

USWDGC 2026

July 16–19 • Salt Lake City, Utah

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The 25th US Women's Disc Golf Championship

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July 16 to 19, 2026 · Brighton Resort, Salt Lake City · 9,000 ft

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A Historic Convergence

Two Milestones.
One Mountain.

25th
USWDGC
2001–2026
50th
PDGA
1976–2026

Half a century of the PDGA. 25 years of togetherness.

Tita Ugalde, PDGA #83
Every time you hand a disc and a smile to somebody, you've already changed the world.
PDGA #83 Tita Ugalde · No Girls Allowed
Screening at the USWDGC Opening Ceremony · Jul 15
25th Annual July 16–19, 2026 Salt Lake City, Utah
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25th Annual
July 16–19, 2026
Salt Lake City, Utah

Celebrating 25 years of togetherness

About the Championship

What is USWDGC?

The premier women's disc golf event in the nation. Open to any PDGA member.

Celebrating 25 years of togetherness. The United States Women's Disc Golf Championships is the premier women's disc golf event in the nation. 2026 marks a historic milestone as we celebrate the 25th Annual USWDGC.

Unlike any other PDGA Major, there's no qualification process. Any female with a PDGA membership can compete. Whether you joined yesterday or 20 years ago, you belong here. That's what makes this championship special.

For a quarter century, this championship has brought women together from across the country to compete, connect, and build lifelong friendships. In 2026, Utah welcomes the disc golf community to four beloved courses against stunning Wasatch Mountain backdrops.

25
Years of Togetherness
4
Courses
400+
Expected Players
4
Days of Competition
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Be There

Spectator Info

Follow the action at the 2026 US Women's Disc Golf Championship. USWDGC ticket sales are open now.

USWDGC 2026 Day Pass
Day Pass
$25/day
  • Lift access to all competition areas
  • Follow the action all day at Brighton
  • Redeemable any competition day
USWDGC 2026 VIP Lanyard and Day Pass credentials
VIP Pass
$200/all-event
  • All-event lift access (4 days)
  • Exclusive on-course VIP access — designated viewing zones not open to general admission (Holes 5–6, the top overlook of Holes 10–13, and the Hole 15 tee)
  • VIP-only disc + USWDGC cooler
  • Camp stool, stickers & VIP parking
  • VIP tent with drinks & signature section access
Get Your Tickets July 16–19 · Brighton Resort
Kids 10 & under free — no ticket needed

Brighton Resort

Championship rounds in Big Cottonwood Canyon — alpine disc golf at 8,700+ feet.

July 16–19, 2026

The FPO field plays Brighton all four days, so the chairlift takes you straight to the championship. First chair runs at 8:00 AM, and the FPO lead card tees off around 3:20 PM each day.

  • Thu Jul 16 Round 1
  • Fri Jul 17 Round 2 · Friday Fly Mart
  • Sat Jul 18 Round 3
  • Sun Jul 19 Final Round & champions crowned

Exact tee times are posted on PDGA.com closer to the event.

Spectator Guide

Parking, chairlift tips, what to bring, and everything you need to make the most of your day. Read the guide

Key Dates

Schedule at a Glance

Mark your calendars for these important milestones

Requirements
Registration Prerequisites
2026 PDGA membership + Certified Rules Official (expires after July 19)
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
March 16
Tier 1 Registration Opens
10:30 PM ET • Pro women rated 930+ • Register
March 23
Tier 2 Registration Opens
10:30 PM ET • All other female players
April–July
Volunteer Events
Course prep, setup & event support • Register
April 20
Division Sizes Adjusted
Unfilled spots released to waitlist
April 22
May 25
Registration & Waitlist Closes
Final deadline for all registrations
June 29 – July 10
Position Finalization
Spotter certification exam & role assignments
July 10‑11
2026 Solitude Open
Official event page • Register
July 13
Divisional Fields Final
Waitlist players refunded
July 13
July 14
July 14
July 15
Round 1 Tee Times Posted
Check your tee time on PDGA.com
July 15
July 15
Women’s Clinic with Ella Hansen & Holyn Handley
FREE — Check-in 2:30p, Clinic 3–4p at Utah Cultural Center • 50 spots + waitlist • Register
July 15
“No Girls Allowed” Screening + Panel
FREE. Documentary screening followed by panel discussion. Utah Cultural Center • Register
July 16–19
Championship Week
Come watch elite competition across Utah's premier courses
July 17
July 19
April–July
Volunteer Events
Course prep, setup & event support • Register
April 22
June 29 – July 10
Position Finalization
Spotter certification exam & role assignments
July 10‑11
2026 Solitude Open
Official event page • Register
July 13
July 14
July 14
July 15
July 15
Women’s Clinic with Ella Hansen & Holyn Handley
FREE — Check-in 2:30p, Clinic 3–4p at Utah Cultural Center • 50 spots + waitlist • Register
July 15
“No Girls Allowed” Screening + Panel
FREE. Documentary screening followed by panel discussion. Utah Cultural Center • Register
July 16–19
Championship Week
Come watch elite competition across Utah's premier courses
July 17
July 19
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Registration handled by PDGA. Questions? eventsupport@pdga.com
Requirements
Registration Prerequisites
2026 PDGA membership + Certified Rules Official (expires after July 19)
March 16
Tier 1 Registration Opens
10:30 PM ET • Pro women rated 930+ • Register
March 23
Tier 2 Registration Opens
10:30 PM ET • All other female players
April 20
Division Sizes Adjusted
Unfilled spots released to waitlist
May 25
Registration & Waitlist Closes
Final deadline for all registrations
July 10‑11
2026 Solitude Open
Official event page • Register
July 13
Divisional Fields Final
Waitlist players refunded
July 13
July 14
July 14
July 15
Women’s Clinic with Ella Hansen & Holyn Handley
FREE — Check-in 2:30p, Clinic 3–4p at Utah Cultural Center • 50 spots + waitlist • Register
July 15
July 15
Round 1 Tee Times Posted
Check your tee time on PDGA.com
July 16
Round 1
Championship competition begins
July 17
Round 2
Continue your championship journey
July 17
July 18
Round 3
Battle for position heading into finals
July 19
July 19
Final Round & Awards
Crowning the 2026 US Women's Champions
The Venues

The Courses

World-class courses with stunning Utah scenery

A Pool

Your Championship Journey

Thu Fri Sat Sun

Brighton

9,000 feet of championship disc golf

All 4 Rounds
Thu Fri
Rounds 1 & 2

Creekside

Historic 1982 Steady Ed design

Sat Sun
Rounds 3 & 4

Dragonfly

Utah County's toughest challenge

Course Deep Dives

Brighton Ski Resort - Majestic 18

8302 S. Brighton Loop Rd., Brighton, UT 84121

9,000 feet. Chairlift access. 3.4 miles down the mountain. Brighton's Majestic 18 is ranked #12 among ski area courses worldwide.

All 4 Days
A Pool
Course History PDGA Course Page 2023 Utah States R3F9

Creekside

1600 Murray Holladay Rd., Salt Lake City, UT 84101

The 8th disc golf course ever built. Designed by 'Steady' Ed Headrick in 1982, Creekside turns 50 in 2032. Old enough for official historic designation.

Thu–Fri
B Pool C Pool
Sat–Sun
D Pool
Course History PDGA Course Page 2024 Utah States R2F9

Roots

1200 N Redwood Road, Salt Lake City, UT 84116

Built on the site of Utah's first disc golf course (1981). Disc golf returned to its original Salt Lake home after a 28-year detour through ball golf.

Thu–Fri
D Pool
Sat–Sun
C Pool
Course History PDGA Course Page Course Walkthrough

Dragonfly

E 1630 S, Lehi, UT 84043

Carved from 40 acres of wetland that Lehi didn't know what to do with. Built by volunteers. Now Utah County's toughest championship course.

Sat–Sun
B Pool
Course History PDGA Course Page Course Walkthrough
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From the Mountain

Brighton Magic

9,000 feet. Thin air. Pure magic.
This is what championship disc golf looks like at Brighton.

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Where to Stay

Lodging

Three on-mountain options in Big Cottonwood Canyon, plus valley hotels through our partner EventConnect.

No dogs in Big Cottonwood Canyon. Salt Lake City watershed ordinance. Applies to the entire canyon, including dogs in vehicles. $650 fine. Service animals (ADA) are the only exception.
Resort · 2 Miles from Brighton

Solitude Mountain Resort

Full-service resort 2 miles from Brighton. Inn rooms, condos, townhomes, and luxury units.

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Inn 20% off (2 nights) · 30% off (4+ nights)
Condos / Townhomes 20% off (3 nights) · 25% off (5+ nights)
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On-Mountain · 19 Rooms

The Brighton Lodge

Slopeside at the Majestic base, adjacent to the Crest 6 chairlift. Walk to the course.

20% off nightly (mention USWDGC at check-in)
Inventory 2 two-queen · 11 single-queen · 1 two-twin · 5 dorm-style
Shower pass $100/week (phone only)
Book at Brighton (877) 422-0618
USFS · Big Cottonwood Canyon

Camping

Three campgrounds open during championship week. 5-day minimum advance booking. Reserve via recreation.gov or 1-877-444-6777.

Redman 8,300 ft · 44 sites · Closest to Brighton Spruces 7,500 ft · 97 sites + yurts · From $29/night Jordan Pines 7,500 ft · Group bookings only

Shower passes available at Brighton Lodge for $100/week.

No dogs · No swimming in canyon water · Campfires in fire rings only

Valley Hotels

Partner hotels in the Salt Lake Valley, 25 to 40 minutes from Brighton. Booking through EventConnect directly supports the championship.

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Timeline

What's Next?

June 28th Open House

June 28th Open House

Brighton Ski Resort - Majestic 18

Volunteer
Togetherness Starts Here

Get Involved

Utah's disc golf community is coming together to welcome women from across the nation. Join us.

Volunteer for USWDGC 2026

We need help with course setup, scoring, marshalling, and more across four courses and four days at Brighton Resort, July 16–19. Tell us your availability and we'll match you with the right shifts.

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Prepare

Playing at Elevation

Salt Lake City sits at 4,500 feet, with courses reaching up to 9,000 feet. Here's what out-of-town players need to know.

Published: June 19, 2026

For mid-July in northern Utah, visiting competitors should expect warm valley rounds, strong sun, dry air, and cooler, thinner mountain air at Brighton. NOAA CPC's June 18 outlook favors above-normal July temperatures across the interior West and also leans toward above-normal precipitation from the Southwest into the Intermountain West. That means the useful planning message is still heat plus normal mountain variability, not a day-by-day tournament forecast. Regional drought, fire potential, summer ozone, and wildfire smoke can affect air quality on short notice, but exact July 16-19 details remain too early.

What Visiting Competitors Should Expect

  • Warm valley rounds: Salt Lake Valley courses sit around 4,200 to 4,500 feet and usually bring strong July sun, dry air, and noticeable afternoon heat load.
  • Cooler, thinner mountain air at Brighton: Brighton is near 9,000 feet, so expect cooler air than the valley and a little more fatigue from sustained walking at altitude.
  • Typical mountain variability: Higher terrain can bring quicker shifts in clouds, wind, and isolated thunderstorm or lightning chances than valley venues.
  • Smoke potential: Many Utah summer days are clear, but drought, regional fire activity, ozone, and transported smoke can still change AQI on short notice.

Confidence and Forecast Limits

Confidence is moderate for broad seasonal expectations and low for exact tournament-week specifics. On June 19 we are still outside the skillful range for event-window products: the latest CPC Week 3-4 outlook is valid June 27-July 10, ending before all July 16-19 competition days, and WPC/NWS inside-10-day tools do not yet cover the tournament. This is travel and packing guidance, not a day-by-day forecast.

How To Pack and Prepare

  • Hydrate early and consistently, and bring electrolytes for long rounds in dry air.
  • Pack sun gear you will use every round: hat, sunscreen, light long sleeves, and extra water carry.
  • Bring mountain layers: a light shell and a warm layer for Brighton, even if valley forecasts look hot.
  • If you play Brighton, plan extra recovery time for elevation and sustained walking.
  • Check local air quality each morning during tournament week (UtahAir/AirNow).
  • Recheck short-range forecasts in the final 7 to 10 days before travel.

What Changed Since Last Update

Since the June 16 update, CPC issued new July and July-August-September outlooks on June 18. The updated signal still favors above-normal heat across the interior West, while precipitation guidance now more clearly leans above normal from the Southwest into the Intermountain West and central/southern Rockies. Drought.gov still shows 100% of Utah in drought, and the June 18 Southwest monsoon update says above-average seasonal rainfall is likely to help short-term drought without ending long-term drought impacts. Utah DEQ's latest Salt Lake County air-quality forecast is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups for June 19-21; that is a short-term ozone/smoke snapshot, not a tournament-week smoke forecast. WPC hazards and local NWS forecast discussions remain outside the July 16-19 event window and should be checked closer to travel.

Official Sources

Only FPO and FP40 will play at Brighton (9,000'). All other divisions will compete on valley courses at 4,200–4,500 feet.
Disc flight comparison: At 9,000ft elevation discs fly 300ft vs 330ft at sea level due to less dense air

Thinner air = less drag = more stable flight

Start Preparing Now

Elevation Sickness is Real

The best way to combat altitude sickness? Build your lung capacity before you arrive. Start increasing your cardiovascular activity now. Go on long walks, hike, or jog regularly. Your body will thank you at 9,000 feet.

Hydrate Frequently

High altitude leads to faster dehydration. Drink water before, during, and after your round.

Disc Selection

Use more understable discs than at sea level. Discs fly more stable in thinner air.

Pace Yourself

Reduced oxygen can tire you faster. Bring snacks and take breaks when needed.

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The USWDGC has traveled across the nation, crowning champions while building community and lifelong friendships.

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Their commitment to women in disc golf goes beyond words — they are the main sponsor of the Salty Queens, Salt Lake's women-only tournament series. As USWDGC 2026 retail sponsor, that same energy fuels year-round community growth for women, juniors, and everyday players across the Wasatch Front.

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