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forcing the hand of Jenkins. Valarie made a valiant attempt at a rare two on hole 18 to force a sudden death playoff, but her shot flew by right and out of bounds, sealing Tschiggfrie's victory, netting her a cool $2500.00 first place pay-day and a USDGC qualifying spot.

Old Man, Mom & Wilbur, Co-Directors of women's nationals for the previous six years were in attendance and witnessed the event that

they nurtured, rise to the next level. Nothing but compliments was heard from the participants, who were the recipients of the largest purse in women's disc golf history.

The championship atmosphere, the payout, the amenities & extras were enjoyed by all. One comment from Melinda Umphenour

summed up the event: "You all put the 'Rock' back in Rocket City!

Story from PDGA.com, by Chris Pierce

-2009 USWDGC Schedule of Events

Friday, September 18th

Check in from 8am to 9am at Middle Park in Bettendorf, Iowa. There will be a brief player meeting at 9:15 and tee off will be at 9:30.

All players will play two rounds of the same layout at this course.

Friday night

6:30-11pm: Informal Player Party at Fumbles Bar and Grill, 1716 State St., Bettendorf, Iowa.
Food and drink specials for players. Coupons for the whole weekend in your player pack as well. All ages welcome.

Saturday, September 19th

Check in from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Camden Park in Milan, Illinois. There will be a brief player meeting at 9:15 and tee off will be at 9:30.

Pro Women will play two rounds at our newest course, Camden II, all other divisions will play two rounds at Camden I from the White tees.

Saturday night

6:30-11pm: Player Party at Jersey Grill, 5255 Jersey Ridge, Davenport, IA.
Sunday tee times will be posted here when available, also on PDGA web-site. Raffle drawing will be held here. All ages welcome. Great food and drink!

Sunday, September 20th

Players will be assigned tee times for the final round at our premiere course, West Lake. This will be a 18 hole layout designed specifically for this event.

-Welcome to the Quad Cities!

The Quad Cities are made up a group of cities in Iowa and Illinios that are seperated by the Mississippi river. The area has become a major disc golf center in the midwest with almost twenty courses within a thirty minute drive. We have a little of everything, from small neighborhood, beginner friendly courses to the twenty-four hole championship caliber course at West Lake. Come join us at the 2009 United States Disc Golf Championship!

-"In Their Own Words...."

The United States Women's Disc Golf Championship is so much more than just a few rounds of disc golf. It's a time for the ladies to come together and share the experience of playing in a setting rich in disc golf tradition and history. Here, "In Their Own Words..." everyone can get a taste of what the experience means to those who play!

"It's the true experience you feel when you're participating in an 'all women's' tournament. It's nothing like any other tournament because of vibe of friendships, families, and true competition between disc golf’s best women is so apparent. There are many women that save up to make this their only tournament of the year, just because of the bond that happens when we get together every year. It's not as easily said, as it is something that every woman in this sport should experience! Come on ladies, here’s our chance to show our power in numbers!"

-Valarie Jenkins

-2008 Open Champ Angela Tschiggfrie

Angela Tschiggfrie was down one stroke to Valarie Jenkins and one ahead of 'Burl' going into the Final 9 at the University of Alabama at Huntsville DGC. Elaine King rounded out the final four and the women put on a clinic for the gallery in Huntsville.

Angela lost an early stroke to Jenkins on the first hole but rallied to a two stroke lead with two holes to go. Hole 17 is the signature hole at UAH featuring OB street on the left and a 385 foot shot to clear an OB lake to the pin. Angela threw safely in the middle of the fairway to secure a sure three and force Valarie to risk it all on the all or nothing water shot.

Valarie thrilled the gallery with an absolute perfect bomb over the water, settling 15 feet past the hole. Jenkins birdied and Tschiggfrie made par reducing the deficit to one.

Tschiggfrie and Jenkins had similar drives on the final hole with Tschiggfrie playing the approach first. Angela's approach was parked near the pin, again