PDGA Major 25th Annual

USWDGC 2026

July 16–19 • Salt Lake City, Utah

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A Historic Convergence
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Half a century of the PDGA. 25 years of togetherness.

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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?

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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Spectator Info

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

Day Pass
$25/day
  • Lift access to all competition areas
  • Follow the action all day at Brighton
  • Redeemable any competition day
VIP Pass
$200/all-event
  • All-event lift access (4 days)
  • VIP-only disc
  • USWDGC cooler + drink voucher
  • Stool, stickers & VIP parking
  • VIP tent: snacks, drinks & lounge
  • Timed entrance to signature section
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

Full schedule and spectator information coming soon.

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)
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–June
Volunteer Events
Course prep with snacks & doubles rounds
April 18
April 20
Division Sizes Adjusted
Unfilled spots released to waitlist
April 22
April 22
April 22
May 23
May 24
May 25
Registration & Waitlist Closes
Final deadline for all registrations
May 25
June 20
June 28
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 16–19
Championship Week
Come watch elite competition across Utah's premier courses
July 16
July 17
July 19
April–June
Volunteer Events
Course prep with snacks & doubles rounds
April 18
April 22
April 22
April 22
May 23
May 24
May 25
June 20
June 28
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 16–19
Championship Week
Come watch elite competition across Utah's premier courses
July 16
July 17
July 19
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

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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 UDisc 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 UDisc 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 UDisc 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 UDisc 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

From partner hotels to RV-friendly campgrounds, find your home base for championship week

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Host Hotels

Booking through our official host hotels directly supports the tournament. A portion of every reservation goes toward making USWDGC 2026 unforgettable.

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Residence Inn by Marriott Salt Lake City Cottonwood

Salt Lake City • 16 mi / 28 min to Brighton

Features: Outdoor pool, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Free Parking, Hot buffet included

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Booking through EventConnect supports the championship. Rates shown are averages.

RV & Camping

RV Campgrounds

Bringing your rig? The Salt Lake Valley has excellent RV parks with full hookups, pools, and easy access to all four championship courses.

FPO & FP40 Recommended

Wasatch Mountain State Park

Midway, UT • Near Brighton

Camp at the park and warm up on the Wasatch Wunder — an 18-hole course at 5,500' elevation, perfect for acclimating before Brighton's 9,000'. 122 sites with hot showers and utility hookups.

122 Sites On-Site DGC Full Hookups
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Mountain Shadows RV Park Draper, UT
4 mi 3.9
Camp VIP RV Park Salt Lake City
15 mi 3.8
Salt Lake City KOA Holiday Salt Lake City
15 mi 4.0
Lakeside RV Campground Provo, UT
24 mi 4.2

Distances are approximate and measured to tournament courses. Book early—July is peak season!

Timeline

What's Next?

Earth Day Volunteer Day

Earth Day Volunteer Day

Dragonfly

6 people signed up

Togetherness Starts Here

Get Involved

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

Volunteer Opportunities

No account needed

16 Volunteer Events

Join 225 others in our quest to bring world-class women's disc golf to Utah.

Championship Week Volunteering

July 16-19, 2026

Volunteer during USWDGC 2026 Championship Week (July 16-19). Perfect for out-of-towners who can't attend local prep events. Roles include spotting, scoring, gallery management, and more.

52 interested

Local Open Houses April-June

Earn priority placement through course prep events

April 18th Open House

April 18th Open House

Dragonfly Apr 18, 2026 • 12:00 PM MT
Past
Join us for a USWDGC 2026 community open house! Learn about the championship, connect with the crew, and earn points toward priority volunteer positions. Points awarded for signup and attendance. This kickoff event follows the conclusion of the Elevate league event.
Dragonfly Disc Golf Course
36 people attending
Earth Day Volunteer Day

Earth Day Volunteer Day

Creekside Park Apr 22, 2026 • 12:00 PM MT
Past
It's Earth Day — and these championship courses need your help! Roll up your sleeves and join your USWDGC 2026 crew for a hands-on volunteer day. Help clear fairways, mark OB, and get the course dialed for the biggest women's disc golf championship in history. Points awarded for signup and attendance toward priority volunteer positions.
Creekside Park Disc Golf Course
14 people attending
Earth Day Volunteer Day

Earth Day Volunteer Day

Roots Disc Golf Course Apr 22, 2026 • 12:00 PM MT
Past
It's Earth Day — and these championship courses need your help! Roll up your sleeves and join your USWDGC 2026 crew for a hands-on volunteer day. Help clear fairways, mark OB, and get the course dialed for the biggest women's disc golf championship in history. Points awarded for signup and attendance toward priority volunteer positions.
Roots Disc Golf Course
7 people attending
Earth Day Volunteer Day

Earth Day Volunteer Day

Dragonfly Apr 22, 2026 • 6:00 PM MT
It's Earth Day — and these championship courses need your help! Roll up your sleeves and join your USWDGC 2026 crew for a hands-on volunteer day. Help clear fairways, mark OB, and get the course dialed for the biggest women's disc golf championship in history. Points awarded for signup and attendance toward priority volunteer positions.
Dragonfly Disc Golf Course
6 people attending
May 23rd Open House (WGE Weekend)

May 23rd Open House (WGE Weekend)

Dragonfly May 23, 2026 • 12:00 PM MT
Join us for a USWDGC 2026 community open house! Learn about the championship, connect with the crew, and earn points toward priority volunteer positions. Points awarded for signup and attendance. Part of our volunteer weekend during the Women's Global Event.
Dragonfly Disc Golf Course
8 people attending
May 24th Open House (WGE Weekend)

May 24th Open House (WGE Weekend)

Roots Disc Golf Course May 24, 2026 • 12:00 PM MT
Join us for a USWDGC 2026 community open house! Learn about the championship, connect with the crew, and earn points toward priority volunteer positions. Points awarded for signup and attendance. Part of our volunteer weekend during the Women's Global Event.
Roots Disc Golf Course
7 people attending
May 25th Open House (Memorial Day)

May 25th Open House (Memorial Day)

Creekside Park May 25, 2026 • 12:00 PM MT
Join us for a USWDGC 2026 community open house! Learn about the championship, connect with the crew, and earn points toward priority volunteer positions. Points awarded for signup and attendance. Part of our volunteer weekend during the Women's Global Event.
Creekside Park Disc Golf Course
11 people attending
June 20th Open House

June 20th Open House

Dragonfly Jun 20, 2026 • 12:00 PM MT
Join us for a USWDGC 2026 community open house! Learn about the championship, connect with the crew, and earn points toward priority volunteer positions. Points awarded for signup and attendance.
Dragonfly Disc Golf Course
7 people attending
June 28th Open House

June 28th Open House

Brighton Ski Resort - Majestic 18 Jun 28, 2026 • 12:00 PM MT
Join us for a USWDGC 2026 community open house! Learn about the championship, connect with the crew, and earn points toward priority volunteer positions. Points awarded for signup and attendance. Join us at the mountain venue at 9,000 feet elevation!
Brighton Resort, Big Cottonwood Canyon
12 people attending
Discs Down, Glasses Up: A Brighton Wine Hike

Discs Down, Glasses Up: A Brighton Wine Hike

Dragonfly Jul 13, 2026 • 3:00 PM MT
Before a single championship disc is thrown, take the same chairlift the FPO competitors will ride — but instead of a scorecard, you'll have a trail map. The Women's Wine Hiking Society is leading a ~3-mile mountain hike through Brighton Resort, finishing with wine and artisan cheeses surrounded by the Wasatch. Championship week is about togetherness — and it starts right here, on the mountain, the Monday before everything begins.

Hike starts at 2:00 PM. Bring sturdy shoes, a light backpack, and a water bottle. You'll be back down with plenty of time for dinner. 21+ event.
Brighton Resort, Big Cottonwood Canyon
4 people attending
Pickleball Social

Pickleball Social

Dragonfly Jul 14, 2026 • 12:00 PM MT
Yes, pickleball. The sport that doesn't require searching for discs in the weeds. Join us at Second Summit Cider Co, a women-owned cidery in Millcreek, for an evening of togetherness before the big week begins. Paddles and courts provided—just bring yourself and your best dink shot. 21+ event.
Second Summit Cider Co, Millcreek
10 people attending
Ice Cream Social

Ice Cream Social

Dragonfly Jul 14, 2026 • 5:00 PM MT
Cool down before championship week heats up. Join us at Another Round in Salt Lake City for an all-ages ice cream social — bring the whole family, grab a scoop, and connect with competitors, volunteers, and fans. No age restriction, no dress code, just good vibes and great ice cream.
Another Round, Salt Lake City
9 people attending
Women's Wellness Expo & Opening Ceremony

Women's Wellness Expo & Opening Ceremony

Dragonfly Jul 15, 2026 • 10:00 AM MT
More than a ceremony — it's a celebration of women in disc golf. Explore the Women's Wellness Expo featuring women-owned businesses, women-focused disc golf clinics, yard games, live music, food trucks, and a beer garden. Competitors can pick up their player packs before we cap the evening in the amphitheater with the official opening ceremony. FREE and open to the public — bring your friends, family, and everyone who loves disc golf.
Utah Cultural Celebration Center, West Valley City
31 people attending
Friday Night Fly Mart

Friday Night Fly Mart

Dragonfly Jul 17, 2026 • 6:00 PM MT
After Round 2, head up Big Cottonwood Canyon for the Friday Night Fly Mart at Brighton. Shop the disc golf market, score deals on gear, and soak in live music from local bands Drama Llama and Mythic Valley. The perfect way to unwind at 9,000 feet after a day of championship disc golf.

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Brighton Resort, Big Cottonwood Canyon
8 people attending
Big Cottonwood Canyon Flea Market

Big Cottonwood Canyon Flea Market

Dragonfly Jul 19, 2026 • 10:00 AM MT
Championship Sunday at Brighton isn't just about the final round. The Big Cottonwood Canyon Flea Market — a beloved Utah tradition since 2017 — takes over the resort with local art, vintage goods, handmade crafts, and secondhand finds. Started by seasonal ski workers who wanted an affordable place to sell during the off-season, the BCC Flea has grown into one of the best Sunday hangs in the Wasatch. Browse between rounds or make a full day of it at 8,700 feet.

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Brighton Resort, Big Cottonwood Canyon
3 people attending
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: April 17, 2026

For July in northern Utah, the visitor signal is still a split setup: warm and dry valley rounds with cooler, thinner air at Brighton. Current CPC seasonal guidance continues to favor above-normal warmth across much of the Intermountain West into mid-summer. Mountain weather variability remains typical for this time of year, including breezier afternoons and isolated thunderstorm windows at higher terrain. It is still too early for exact tournament-week timing details on heat peaks, storm timing, or smoke day to day, so this update is for planning expectations rather than day-by-day forecasting.

What Visiting Competitors Should Expect

  • Warm valley rounds: Salt Lake Valley venues usually mean strong sun, dry air, and meaningful afternoon heat load in July.
  • Cooler, thinner mountain air at Brighton: Near 9,000 feet, temperatures often run cooler than the valley, while altitude can increase fatigue.
  • Typical mountain variability: Higher terrain can bring quick shifts in clouds, wind, and isolated thunderstorms compared with valley conditions.
  • Smoke is possible: Many days are clear, but regional fire season can still create short-notice air-quality changes for competitors and spectators.

Confidence and Forecast Limits

Confidence is moderate for broad seasonal expectations and low for exact tournament-week specifics. On April 17 we are still outside skillful range for event-window products (CPC Week 3-4 and WPC/NWS inside-10-day tools), so this is planning guidance rather than a day-by-day forecast for July 16-19.

How To Pack and Prepare

  • Hydrate early and consistently, and include 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 (light shell plus a warm layer) even when 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 7-10 days before travel for timing-sensitive decisions.

What Changed Since Last Update

The core visitor planning signal is unchanged from April 14: warm valley exposure, cooler-variable Brighton conditions, and possible smoke variability. Since the last update, CPC issued a new long-lead seasonal outlook on April 16 that continues to favor above-normal warmth in the region for the relevant period. CPC seasonal drought guidance also updated on April 16 and still supports persistent western drought concerns, while NIFC's April 1 outlook continues to show above-normal July fire potential in Utah. Week 3-4 and inside-10-day products have rolled forward operationally, but they are still outside the USWDGC event window and not used for event-week specifics.

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

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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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25 Years of Togetherness

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

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In 2021, MVP athlete James Conrad's legendary "Holy Shot" at Fort Buenaventura put Utah disc golf on the world stage. Since that unforgettable moment, MVP Disc Sports has championed our community—supporting local courses, tournaments, and players across the Wasatch Front.

Now, as we host the 25th US Women's Disc Golf Championships, it's only fitting that MVP stands with us as title sponsor—bringing their commitment to precision, performance, and growing the sport full circle back to Utah.

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Another Round Disc Golf keeps Salt Lake City players equipped all season with discs, bags, apparel, and local course insight from people who live and breathe the game.

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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