Although the number of disc golf enthusiasts grows at an impressive rate, the ratio of women to men has been stagnant for some time.
I first remember looking at the ratio back in about 1995 and women made up 7% of the total active PDGA members. Well, I just looked on the PDGA website and amazingly enough, we still only make up 7% of the active PDGA members.
As a women in the sport, the above statistic is baffling. Why aren't more women playing? In an attempt to address this question, in 1997 the PDGA created a Women's Committee. The committee consisted of at least one female disc golfer from each PDGA region. Over the 10+ years, the committee has waxed and waned, but ultimately it has not yet helped to increase our relative numbers.
I still believe strongly in the women's committee and I am hopeful that this is still an avenue to greater visibility, enjoyment and ultimately participation.
If you have any interest in working with this committee, send me an email at . I can see that you are put in contact with the committee chair.
Back to this site, it is my hope that this section be a vehicle for communication on issues involving women in disc golf. If you have any comments or questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.