PDGA

PDGA stands for Professional Disc Golf Association. It is the international governing body for the sport of disc golf. The PDGA develops rules, sanctions events, maintains player ratings, and provides services for players, tournament directors, clubs, and manufacturers. Its mission is to promote fair play, safety, and growth of the sport worldwide.

Sanctioning and rules: The PDGA sanctions a wide range of disc golf events around the world, from casual tournaments to major professional championships. It administers the PDGA Rulebook, scoring standards, and conduct guidelines used by sanctioned events, and it maintains standards for equipment used in competition.

Ratings and divisions: The PDGA operates a dynamic player rating system that reflects competitive results in sanctioned events. Ratings influence division eligibility, seeding, and qualification for higher-level championships. Competitive divisions typically include Open, Women's Open, and various Amateur and age-based categories, with separate divisions for masters and seniors.

Events and programs: In addition to individual tournaments, the PDGA organizes tours and major championships, supports course development, and runs education and youth programs to grow participation. The organization also maintains a hall of fame to honor notable players, volunteers, and contributors to the sport.

Membership and governance: Individuals can join the PDGA as members. Members gain access to the rating system and eligibility for sanctioned events, participate in governance through voting, and support the sport's development. The PDGA is governed by a board of directors and supported by staff, volunteers, and regional chapters.