Professional Disc Golf Association

Professional Disc Golf Association
SportDisc golf
CategoryFlying disc sports
JurisdictionGlobal
AbbreviationPDGA
Founded1976 (1976)
HeadquartersAppling, GA
ChairpersonNate Heinold, President of the Board
CEODoug Bjerkaas, Executive Director
PDGA International Disc Golf Center during the September 2011 National Championship

The Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit membership organization dedicated to the promotion and sustainable growth of disc golf.[1] The PDGA is the global governing body of disc golf.[2] The organization promotes the sport through tournament development, course development, rules[3] and competitive standards,[4] media and sponsor relations, and public education and outreach.

As of September 1, 2024, the current PDGA Board of Directors consists of Board President Nate Heinold, Board Vice President Conrad Damon, Laura Nagtegaal, Geoff Hungerford, Wilbur Wallis, Terhi Kytö, and Theo Pozzy. [5]

  1. ^ "Articles of Incorporation". PDGA.com. 6 November 2008. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
  2. ^ "Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) approved as Associate Member of WFDF, World Flying Disc Federation". World Flying Disc Federation. 24 August 2021. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
  3. ^ "Official Rules of Disc Golf". PDGA.com. 31 December 2017. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
  4. ^ "Competition Manual for Disc Golf Events". PDGA.com. 31 December 2017. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
  5. ^ "Current Board of Directors". PDGA.com. 25 July 2013. Retrieved September 17, 2024.