All current, dues-paid members in good standing of the Professional Disc Golf Association are eligible to qualify for the 2023 Throw Pink Women’s Disc Golf Championship (TPWDGC). The TPWDGC is a PDGA A-tier; therefore, all competitors must have a current PDGA membership and must have passed the PDGA Official certification exam to compete. Those gaining TPWDGC eligibility should register for the event as quickly as possible.
Exempt from Qualifying and Special Invitations
TPWDGC Champions
All previous Throw Pink Women’s Disc Golf Champions receive an automatic invitation to the 2023 TPWDGC:
Missy Gannon (2021) Catrina Allen (2022)
2023 United States Women’s Champion (FPO) & (FP40)
2023 United States Masters Champion (FP40)
2023 Masters World Champion (FP40)
2023 Amateur World Champion (FA1)
2023 Deaf Disc Golf Championship (FPO)
2023 College Disc Golf National Champion (Women’s Singles)
Note: Exempt athletes must register on or before August 31, 2023. Competitors who miss their deadline automatically forfeit their spot and may only re-qualify via USDGC Monday Qualifying rounds.
Official TPWDGC Qualifying Events
A total of 2 spots will be available at each of the events listed below. Competitors who participate in TPWDGC qualifying events that are already eligible will be excluded from the qualifying process. In case of a tie for the final qualifying spot, the tournament director should hold a sudden-death playoff to determine the winner. If a playoff is not possible, the final spot should be awarded to the player with the lowest final-round score.
Qualifying Event (2 spots)
EVENTS
TOUR
LOCATION
DATE
Las Vegas Challenge
DGPT
Henderson, NV
February 23-26, 2023
Holyn Handley
Ella Hansen
Maria Oliva
Jonesboro Open
DGPT
Jonesboro, AR
April 28-30, 202
OTB Open
DGPT
Stockton, CA
May 12-14, 2023
Foxwood Open
PDGA/A
Baden, Ontario
May 20-22, 2023
Portland Open
DGPT
Portland, OR
June 1-4, 2023
Dynamic Discs Open
DGPT
Emporia, KS
June 16-18, 2023
Des Moines Challenge
DGPT
Des Moines, IA
June 23-25, 2023
The Preserve Championship
DGPT
Clearwater, MN
June 30- July 2, 2023
European Open
PDGA/M
Nokia, Finland
July 20-23, 2023
Discraft’s Ledgestone Insurance Open
DGPT
Peoria, IL
August 3-6, 2023
Idlewild Open
DGPT
Burlington, KY
August 11-13, 2023
European Disc Golf Championships
EDGF
Tallinn, Estonia
August 12-20, 2023
PDGA Pro World Championship
PDGA/M
Smugglers Notch, VT
Aug 30-Sept 3, 2023
Qualifying Event (1 spot)
EVENTS
TOUR
LOCATION
DATE
The Challenge at Goat Hill Park
PDGA/A
Oceanside, CA
February 10-12, 2023
Qualifier: Maria Oliva
Texas State Championships
DGPT/S
Houston, TX
March 24-26, 2023
Qualifier: Sai Ananda
Throw Down the Mountain
PDGA/A
Brooksville, FL
March 31-April 2, 2023
Blue Ridge Championship at North Cove
DGPT/S
Marion, NC
April 14-16, 2023
PDGA Champions Cup
PDGA/M
Appling, GA
April 20-23, 2023
The 303 Open
PDGA/A
Federal Heights, CO
May 5-7, 2023
32nd Annual Capital of Texas Open
PDGA/A
Austin, TX
May 5-7, 2023
Copenhagen Open
EPT
Copenhagen, Denmark
May 5-7, 2023
Pro Forester
EuroTour
Varazdin, Croatia
June 9-11, 2023
Swedish Open
EuroTour
Boras, Sweden
June 30 - July 2, 2023
PCS Open
EuroTour
More/Romdsal, Norway
July 13-15, 2023
BC Open
PDGA/A
Langley, BC
July 21-23, 2023
Women's Open of Maryland
PDGA/A
Gaithersburg, MD
Sept 09-10, 2023
MVP Open
DGPT
Leicester, MA
Sept 14-17, 2023
TPWDGC Monday Qualifying
Individual qualifying rounds will occur at Winthrop on Monday, October 2, 2023. Each of the two lowest rounds will earn the right to compete in the 2023 TPWDGC. Only two spots are available. A sudden-death playoff will resolve ties if necessary.
The entry fee is $75.00. PDGA membership is not required to participate. Those who qualify for the TPWDGC on Monday must be current PDGA members and pass the PDGA Officials Exam before Thursday’s opening round. These steps can be taken in advance of Monday's Qualifying at www.pdga.com.
Pre-registration is required. Online registration for USDGC Monday Qualifying will open on Wednesday, September 20th, 2023.
TPWDGC Registration
Entry Fee Amount: $200
Note: There will be no refunds after Friday, September 29, 2023
