PDGA World Championships


The PDGA Disc Golf World Championships is one of four major championships in the sport of disc golf, along with the United States Disc Golf Championship, the European Open, and the PDGA Champions Cup. Held annually since 1982, the event crowns world champions in several divisions in the professional disc golf fields. Since 1983, male and female competitors have played at the same venue every year.
There have been 18 different Champions in the Men's event with an average field of 155 competitors, and 17 different Champions in the Women's event with an average field of 26. PDGA Worlds has been held in 19 US states as well as Toronto, Canada for the 1987 edition.
Starting in 2017 the Open Men's and Women's divisions began playing in one tournament, while the age-based divisions play in a separate World Championships. This allows the potential to be the world champion in both an Open division and an age-based division. In 2017, the "Final 9" round was eliminated from the Championship format. This was a card of the top 4 competitors playing a 9-hole final round without any other competitors in the field.
The 2020 PDGA World Championships were cancelled on June 1, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This included the PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships in Odgen, Utah, the PDGA Junior Disc Golf World Championships in Emporia, Kansas, the PDGA Amateur Disc Golf Championships in Orlando, Florida, and the PDGA Professional Masters Disc Golf Championships in Johnson City, Tennessee. "All four events will run in the same host cities in 2021, with previously awarded 2021 World Championship bids moving back to 2022," announced the PDGA, citing international travel concerns, an inability to allow spectators, the member experience, and the difficulty of postponing the events as reasons for this decision. "Rescheduling events now, with only two to three months of lead time to make these new arrangements and execute required contracts, puts a considerable strain on our partners. Pushing these decisions out by an additional month or more, with no clear end dates on international travel restrictions, will further hinder our hosts' abilities to successfully run these events."
On December 20, 2023, PDGA announced that the upcoming 2025 world championships will be held for the first time outside of North America in Finland, in the cities of Tampere and Nokia located in the Pirkanmaa region.

Men's Masters 40+ World Champions

This division was named Masters until 2018.
YearDateLocationChampionPDGA#HometownPrizeStroke MarginWinning scoreRunner upSecond Runner UpField SizeResults
1983Jul 29 - 31Huntsville, AlabamaTom MonroeVestavia Hills, Alabamax6xxx4
1984Jul 26 - 29Rochester, New YorkSteve SlasorPalm Bay, Floridax6Snapper PiersonTom Monroe15
1985Jul 26 - 28Tulsa, OklahomaJohn DavidAtlanta, Georgia$3506Rick VoakesDan "Stork" Roddick24
1986Jul 23 - 26Charlotte, North CarolinaJohn David Atlanta, Georgia$4051Bob BlakelyDan "Stork" Roddick21
1987Aug 25 - 30Toronto, Ontario, CanadaSnapper PiersonCoronado, California$1,0005Tom MonroeMichael Conger33
1988Sep 7 - 10Cincinnati, OhioRick VoakesBowling Green, Kentucky$1,00013Tom MonroeAlan Beaver/Michael Conger41
1989Aug 21 - 26Waterloo, Iowa/Cedar Falls, IowaSnapper Pierson Coronado, California$75010Tom MonroeAlan Beaver41
1990Oct 9 - 13Scottsdale, Arizona/Mesa, Arizona/Fountain Hills, ArizonaDavid WeltyOakland, California$1,1566Tom MonroeAlan Beaver63
1991Aug 21 - 24Dayton, OhioRed WhittingtonPittsburgh, Pennsylvania$1,2252Snapper PiersonTom Monroe60
1992Aug 17 - 22Detroit, MichiganEric MarxAsheville, North Carolina$2,0009Snapper PiersonTerry Thiele75
1993Jun 6 - 12Huntsville, AlabamaDavid GreenwellLouisville, Kentucky$1,6196Don WilchekGeorge Coffin82
1994Aug 2 - 7Port Arthur, TexasStan McDanielIndian Trail, North Carolina$1,500PlayoffBob VanderbossGregg Hosfeld/Gene Barfield86
1995Aug 13 - 19Port Arthur, TexasBob VanderbossGoodlettsville, Tennessee$1,40016David GreenwellLavone Wolfe80
1996Aug 6 - 10South Bend, IndianaStan McDaniel Indian Trail, North Carolina$1,7004Rick VoakesLavone Wolfe80
1997Aug 12 - 17Charlotte, North CarolinaStan McDaniel Indian Trail, North Carolina$2,10013Bob VanderbossDan Ginnelly106
1998Aug 3 - 8Cincinnati, OhioDavid Greenwell Louisville, Kentucky$2,3292Jim MyersStan McDaniel90
1999Aug 10 - 14Rochester, New YorkJim OatesFair Oaks, California$2,250PlayoffStan McDanielDavid Greenwell96
2000Aug 1 - 5Ann Arbor, MichiganJim MyersCockeysville, Maryland$3,27112Glenn Triemstra/Jav Kowalski/Bob Vanderbossx100
2001Aug 7 - 11St Paul, MinnesotaJoe MelaBristol, Pennsylvania$2,2602Joel KellyStan McDaniel79
2002Aug 6 - 10Houston, TexasBrad HammockDecatur, Georgia$2,2008Dean TannockJoel Kelly57
2003Aug 11 - 16Flagstaff, ArizonaBrad Hammock Decatur, Georgia$3,0006Jim OatesGeoff Lissaman88
2004Aug 9 - 14Des Moines, IowaBrad Hammock Decatur, Georgia$3,20019Al SchackDean Tannock86
2005Jul 25 - 30Allentown, PennsylvaniaDean TannockToney, Alabama$2,5005Larry LeonardJim Oates/Joel Kelly59
2006Aug 9 - 12Augusta, GeorgiaBrad Hammock Decatur, Georgia$2,5001Joel KellyDean Tannock60
2007Aug 1 - 5Highbridge, WisconsinJim Oates Fair Oaks, California$2,5007Brad HammockHarold Hampton63
2008Aug 11 - 16Kalamazoo/Battle Creek, MichiganAl SchackSturgis, Michigan$3,0009Joe Mela/Jim Oatesx145
2009Jul 27 - Aug 1Kansas City, MissouriPhil ArthurWoodstock, Georgia$2,6009Brad HammockJim Oates73
2010Jul 27 - Jul 31Crown Point, IndianaBrad Hammock Decatur, Georgia$2,5002Mike MoserPatrick Brown62
2011Aug 9 - 13Santa Cruz, CaliforniaJonathan BaldwinScotts Valley, California$3,6005Phil ArthurJay "Yeti" Reading102
2012Jul 14 - Jul 21Charlotte, North CarolinaKen ClimoClearwater, Florida$3,5009Barry SchultzJohnE McCray96
2013Aug 3 - 10Crown Point, IndianaBarry SchultzCharlotte, North Carolina$2,00011Ken ClimoJonathan Baldwin47
2014Aug 12 - 16Portland, OregonKen Climo Clearwater, Florida$2,5001Barry SchultzPatrick Brown72
2015Aug 4 - 8Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaKen Climo Clearwater, Florida$2,4003Patrick BrownMike Moser/Jay "Yeti" Reading72
2016Aug 6 - 13Emporia, KansasJohnE McCrayDover, Florida$3,0004Shasta CrissChris Smith79
2017Aug 15 - 19Grand Rapids, MichiganBarry Schultz Charlotte, North Carolina$2,3506Robert R. BainbridgeDavid Feldberg62
2018Aug 14 - 18Olathe, KansasDavid FeldbergEatonton, Georgia$3,0003JohnE McCrayBarry Schultz54
2019Jun 25 - 29Jeffersonville, VermontDavid Feldberg Eatonton, Georgia$2,02011Barry SchultzJohnE McCray53
2021Aug 3 - 7Johnson City, TennesseeDavid Feldberg Eatonton, Georgia$5,0001Michael JohansenSteve Rico/Chris Villa81
2022Jul 12 - 16Peoria, IllinoisJoe RovereArvada, Colorado$5,5001Martin HendelMichael Johansen121
2023Jul 11 - 15Flagstaff, ArizonaJoe Rovere Arvada, Colorado$6,3001Cale LeiviskaMatthew Blakely149
2024Jun 11 - 15Emporia, KansasJoe Rovere Arvada, Colorado$5,30014Mika Laikko / Jeff Faesx120
2025Jul 1 - 5Twin Cities, MinnesotaPaul OmanEvansville, IN$6,500PlayoffDutch NapierJoe Rovere148

Women's Masters 40+ World Champions

This division was named Women's Masters until 2018.
YearDateLocationChampionPDGA#HometownPrizeStroke MarginWinning scoreRunner upSecond Runner UpField SizeResults
1988Sep 7 - 10Cincinnati, OhioPatti KunkleAtlanta, Georgia$1504Sylvia Voakesx2
1992Aug 17 - 22Detroit, MichiganSharon JenkinsHinckley, Ohio$30020Sylvia VoakesPatti Kunkle5
1993Jun 6 - 12Huntsville, AlabamaBeth VerishSunland, California$4321Sylvia VoakesPatti Kunkle7
1994Aug 2 - 7Port Arthur, TexasSharon Jenkins Hinckley, Ohio$3005Sylvia VoakesLinda Chandler6
1995Aug 13 - 19Port Arthur, TexasBeth TannerCarrboro, North Carolina$45021Andi YoungSylvia Voakes8
1997Aug 12 - 17Charlotte, North CarolinaShelia L. JacksonRussellville, Arkansas$4055Susan WhittingtonSharon Jenkins5
1998Aug 3 - 8Cincinnati, OhioSharon Jenkins Hinckley, Ohio$35113Andi YoungAvan Eddy5
1999Aug 10 - 14Rochester, New YorkMichelle WadeLas Vegas, Nevada$4005Sharon JenkinsLisa Warner7
2000Aug 1 - 5Ann Arbor, MichiganTita UgaldeLos Angeles, California$8127Laurie CloyesLisa Warner8
2001Aug 7 - 11St Paul, MinnesotaTita Ugalde Los Angeles, California$7107Chieko KakimotoLaurie Cloyes8
2002Aug 6 - 10Houston, TexasChieko KakimotoYamagata, Yamagata, Japan$67518Laurie CloyesAndi Lehmann6
2003Aug 11 - 16Flagstaff, ArizonaPeggy BerryLaporte, Colorado$8008Lisa WarnerAndi Lehmann9
2004Aug 9 - 14Des Moines, IowaLisa WarnerColumbus, Ohio$96010Peggy BerrySusan Poulin10
2005Jul 25 - 30Allentown, PennsylvaniaAnni KremlRichmond, California$80018Pam ReinekeSheila Kirkham8
2006Aug 9 - 12Augusta, GeorgiaAnni Kreml Richmond, California$1,00020Peggy BerryVanessa Chambers/Sheila Kirkham8
2007Aug 1 - 5Highbridge, WisconsinAnni Kreml Richmond, California$65013Lisa WarnerSuzette Simons5
2008Aug 11 - 16Kalamazoo/Battle Creek, MichiganPam ReinekeOrlando, Florida$80020Susan StephensSheila Kirkham6
2009Jul 27 - Aug 1Kansas City, MissouriElaine KingDurham, North Carolina$1,20018Lydie HellgrenSheila Kirkham14
2010Jul 27 - Jul 31Crown Point, IndianaBarrett WhiteForest Park, Illinois$9003Elaine KingSusan Stephens8
2011Aug 9 - 13Santa Cruz, CaliforniaCarrie BerlogarWatsonville, California$80023Sheila KirkhamLydie Hellgren6
2012Jul 14 - Jul 21Charlotte, North CarolinaSusan StephensDorr, Michigan$9505Sheila KirkhamPam Reineke9
2013Aug 3 - 10Crown Point, IndianaBarrett White Forest Park, Illinois$8001Anni KremlPam Reineke6
2014Aug 12 - 16Portland, OregonCarrie Berlogar Watsonville, California$9501Anni KremlTeresa Embree8
2015Aug 4 - 8Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaSarah DemarNovi, Michigan$95019Anni KremlDebbie Scott6
2016Aug 6 - 13Emporia, KansasDes ReadingWimberley, Texas$1,4007Elaine KingLesli Todd15
2017Aug 15 - 19Grand Rapids, MichiganElaine King Durham, North Carolina$1,0553Lesli ToddCourtney McCoy/Des Reading11
2018Aug 14 - 18Olathe, KansasKimberly GiannolaSaint Joseph, Missouri$750PlayoffCourtney McCoyAndrea Eaton4
2019Jun 25 - 29Jeffersonville, VermontElaine King Durham, North Carolina$97015Susan StephensNatalie Holloköi9
2021Aug 3 - 7Johnson City, TennesseeOhn ScogginsLos Angeles, California$2,00023Elaine KingJennifer Allen13
2022Jul 12 - 16Peoria, IllinoisOhn Scoggins Los Angeles, California$2,15014Jennifer AllenStephanie Vincent19
2023Jul 11 - 15Flagstaff, ArizonaOhn Scoggins Los Angeles, California$2,00015Holly FinleyJennifer Allen19
2024Jun 11 - 15Emporia, KansasOhn Scoggins Los Angeles, California$1,50025Jennifer AllenStephanie Vincent13
2025Jul 1 - 5Twin Cities, MinnesotaOhn Scoggins Los Angeles, California$2,0003Jennifer AllenSarah Hokom20

Men's Masters 50+ World Champions

This division was named Grandmasters until 2018.
YearDateLocationChampionPDGA#HometownPrizeStroke MarginWinning scoreRunner upSecond Runner UpField SizeResults
1983Jul 29 - 31Huntsville, Alabama"Steady" Ed Headrick/Johnny Roberts/Watsonville, California/Arvada, ColoradoxTie/xJim Olsen Jr3
1984Jul 26 - 29Rochester, New YorkJim Olsen SrWhittier, Californiax0xx1
1985Jul 26 - 28Tulsa, OklahomaRaymond CarrLa Mirada, California$1008Jim Olsen SrBill Erkenbrecher4
1986Jul 23 - 26Charlotte, North CarolinaR.L. StylesOklahoma City, Oklahoma$17512Jim Olsen Sr"Steady" Ed Headrick4
1987Aug 25 - 30Toronto, Ontario, CanadaPaul HarrisAltadena, California$2009R.L. StylesBill Erkenbrecher3
1988Sep 7 - 10Cincinnati, OhioPaul Harris Altadena, California$4001R.L. StylesVernon T. McCulley7
1989Aug 21 - 26Waterloo, Iowa/Cedar Falls, IowaAlan BallewKnoxville, Tennessee$3001Jim PalmeriR.L. Styles8
1990Oct 9 - 13Scottsdale, Arizona/Mesa, Arizona/Fountain Hills, ArizonaVernon T. McculleyTempe, Arizona$3961Mike "Hoser" WilliamsTom Schot10
1991Aug 21 - 24Dayton, OhioTom SchotMcMinnville, Oregon$500PlayoffMike "Hoser" WilliamsDon Hoffman9
1992Aug 17 - 22Detroit, MichiganTom MonroeVestavia Hills, Alabama$70029Mike "Hoser" WilliamsWendell Yokley13
1993Jun 6 - 12Huntsville, AlabamaTom Monroe Vestavia Hills, Alabama$67733Michael CongerRoyce Racinowski13
1994Aug 2 - 7Port Arthur, TexasTom Monroe Vestavia Hills, Alabama$60025Michael CongerRoyce Racinowski13
1995Aug 13 - 19Port Arthur, TexasRick VoakesBowling Green, Kentucky$7009Tom MonroeMichael Conger10
1996Aug 6 - 10South Bend, IndianaTom Monroe Vestavia Hills, Alabama$9752Snapper PiersonMichael Conger29
1997Aug 12 - 17Charlotte, North CarolinaRick Voakes Bowling Green, Kentucky$1,00013Tom MonroeSnapper Pierson29
1998Aug 3 - 8Cincinnati, OhioRed WhittingtonPittsburgh, Pennsylvania$1,26910Snapper PiersonGlenn Henry42
1999Aug 10 - 14Rochester, New YorkTom Monroe Vestavia Hills, Alabama$1,50012Snapper PiersonSteve Slasor46
2000Aug 1 - 5Ann Arbor, MichiganTom Monroe Vestavia Hills, Alabama$8129Steve SlasorMichael Conger22
2001Aug 7 - 11St Paul, MinnesotaSnapper PiersonCoronado, California$1,46010Tom MonroeGlenn Triemstra30
2002Aug 6 - 10Houston, TexasTom Monroe Vestavia Hills, Alabama$90010Lew SatterfieldAlan Beaver9
2003Aug 11 - 16Flagstaff, ArizonaDavid GreenwellLouisville, Kentucky$2,2505Rick VoakesGlenn Henry50
2004Aug 9 - 14Des Moines, IowaDavid Greenwell Louisville, Kentucky$1,80015Snapper PiersonSteve Slasor35
2005Jul 25 - 30Allentown, PennsylvaniaRick Voakes Bowling Green, Kentucky$2,4005David GreenwellRandy Beers56
2006Aug 9 - 12Augusta, GeorgiaRick Voakes Bowling Green, Kentucky$2,4002Snapper PiersonDavid Greenwell53
2007Aug 1 - 5Highbridge, WisconsinDavid Greenwell Louisville, Kentucky$2,00013Randy BeersRick Voakes42
2008Aug 11 - 16Kalamazoo/Battle Creek, MichiganGregg HosfeldOrlando, Florida$2,0004David GreenwellKenny Lee36
2009Jul 27 - Aug 1Kansas City, MissouriDavid Greenwell Louisville, Kentucky$2,4001Jim MyersGregg Hosfeld/Jim Conrad57
2010Jul 27 - Jul 31Crown Point, IndianaGregg Hosfeld Orlando, Florida$2,4003Tim KeithJim Myers57
2011Aug 9 - 13Santa Cruz, CaliforniaJim OatesFair Oaks, California$2,60015David DevineGregg Hosfeld71
2012Jul 14 - Jul 21Charlotte, North CarolinaJohnny SiasLavalette, West Virginia$2,5003Gregg HosfeldJoe Mela68
2013Aug 3 - 10Crown Point, IndianaMichael RaleyTrabuco Canyon, California$2,2504Dean TannockTim Keith57
2014Aug 12 - 16Portland, OregonJim Oates Fair Oaks, California$2,5004Craig NielsenMike Loya72
2015Aug 4 - 8Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaJoe MelaBristol, Pennsylvania$2,5004Laymon GrayEric Rainey80
2016Aug 6 - 13Emporia, KansasRon ConversBlackwell, Oklahoma$2,4008Eric RaineyJoe Mela63
2017Aug 15 - 19Grand Rapids, MichiganRon Convers Blackwell, Oklahoma$2,3404Eric RaineyTim Keith60
2018Aug 14 - 18Olathe, KansasPatrick BrownAustin, Texas$2,40012Ron ConversEric Rainey45
2019Jun 25 - 29Jeffersonville, VermontRon Convers Blackwell, Oklahoma$1,9504Jonathan Baldwin / Kevin Babbitx32
2021Aug 3 - 7Johnson City, Tennessee Barry Schultz Hamptonville, North Carolina$3,5008Ron ConversMatt Peckham / Patrick Brown55
2022Jul 12 - 16Peoria, IllinoisJohnE McCrayZephyrhills, Florida$3,5502Ron Convers/Barry Schultzx64
2023Jul 11 - Jun 15Flagstaff, ArizonaChris SmithWichita, Kansas$3,8004Brian SchwebergerRon Convers66
2024Jun 11 - 15Emporia, KansasJohnE McCray Zephyrhills, Florida$3,5501Brian SchwebergerJustin McLuen64
2025Jul 1 - 5Twin Cities, MinnesotaJohnE McCray Zephyrhills, Florida$4,0003Anders SwärdBrian Schweberger74

Women's Masters 50+ World Champions

This division was named Women's Grandmasters until 2018.
YearDateLocationChampionPDGA#HometownPrizeStroke MarginWinning scoreRunner upSecond Runner UpField SizeResults
1996Aug 6 - 10South Bend, IndianaSylvia VoakesBowling Green, Kentucky$43052Paula SeePatti Kunkle3
1997Aug 12 - 17Charlotte, North CarolinaPatti KunkleAtlanta, Georgia$25030Linda Pacex2
1998Aug 3 - 8Cincinnati, OhioSylvia Voakes Bowling Green, Kentucky$360114Midge ErkenbrecherLinda Fowler3
1999Aug 10 - 14Rochester, New YorkSylvia Voakes Bowling Green, Kentucky$25052Nancy Donnelly-MalakhoffPatti Kunkle4
2004Aug 9 - 14Des Moines, IowaSylvia Voakes Bowling Green, Kentucky$60027Susie HornBrooky B. Holdack4
2005Jul 25 - 30Allentown, PennsylvaniaAlicia RelanoClifton, New Jersey$6007Sylvia VoakesSusie Horn4
2006Aug 9 - 12Augusta, GeorgiaKathy HardymanClitherall, Minnesota$53038Alicia RelanoSusie Horn3
2007Aug 1 - 5Highbridge, WisconsinKathy Hardyman Clitherall, Minnesota$65016Sandy GastToni Hoyman5
2008Aug 11 - 16Kalamazoo/Battle Creek, MichiganKathy Hardyman Clitherall, Minnesota$75039Sandy GastSharon Jenkins4
2009Jul 27 - Aug 1Kansas City, MissouriKathy Hardyman Clitherall, Minnesota$8007Suzette SimonsChieko Kakimoto6
2010Jul 27 - Jul 31Crown Point, IndianaKathy Hardyman Clitherall, Minnesota$5507Suzette SimonsShelia L. Jackson3
2011Aug 9 - 13Santa Cruz, CaliforniaAnni KremlRichmond, California$85036Suzette Simons Lisa Warner7
2012Jul 14 - Jul 21Charlotte, North CarolinaAnni Kreml Richmond, California$85018Sandy GastAndi Young7
2013Aug 3 - 10Crown Point, IndianaSandy GastOrlando, Florida$70030Kathy HardymanSuzette Simons4
2014Aug 12 - 16Portland, OregonMolly BarnesPortland, Oregon$90014Sandy GastKathy Hardyman7
2015Aug 4 - 8Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaSandra FrazerMorgantown, Indiana$1,0002Suzette Simons/Elfriede Eberlyx8
2016Aug 6 - 13Emporia, KansasSusan StephensDorr, Michigan$1,1006Donna Barr/Pam Reinekex10
2017Aug 15 - 19Grand Rapids, MichiganSusan Stephens Dorr, Michigan$2,35020Pam ReinekeSandy Gast7
2018Aug 14 - 18Olathe, KansasTavish CarduffKansas City, Missouri$55029Sheila KirkhamShigeko Sekiguchi3
2021Aug 3 - 7Johnson City, TennesseeNova PolitteSaint Joseph, Missouri$91518Michelle GreenLorena Dostal4
2022Jul 12 - 16Peoria, IllinoisNova Politte Saint Joseph, Missouri$6502Des ReadingTamara Coburn3
2023Jul 11 - 15Flagstaff, ArizonaJuliana KorverOrange City, Iowa$1,10028Kimberly GiannolaNova Politte8
2024Jun 11 - 15Emporia, KansasJuliana Korver Orange City, Iowa$1,00010Kimberly GiannolaValerie Steinbaum5
2025Jul 1 - 5Twin Cities, MinnesotaJuliana Korver Orange City, Iowa$1,20010Des ReadingKimberly Giannola7

Men's Masters 60+ World Champions

This division was named Senior Grandmasters until 2018.
YearDateLocationChampionPDGA#HometownPrizeStroke MarginWinning scoreRunner upSecond Runner UpField SizeResults
1984Jul 26 - 29Rochester, New York"Steady" Ed Headrick/Jack Roddick/Watsonville, California/Shippensburg, PennsylvaniaxTie/xx2
1985Jul 26 - 28Tulsa, Oklahoma"Steady" Ed Headrick Watsonville, Californiax0xx1
1987Aug 25 - 30Toronto, Ontario, CanadaJohnny RobertsArvada, Coloradox1"Steady" Ed Headrickx2
1988Sep 7 - 10Cincinnati, OhioRalph WilliamsonSeattle, Washington$2606"Steady" Ed HeadrickJim Olsen Sr4
1989Aug 21 - 26Waterloo, Iowa/Cedar Falls, IowaPaul HarrisAltadena, California$1502"Steady" Ed Headrickx2
1990Oct 9 - 13Scottsdale, Arizona/Mesa, Arizona/Fountain Hills, ArizonaRalph Williamson Seattle, Washington$26010Paul Harris"Steady" Ed Headrick6
1991Aug 21 - 24Dayton, OhioRalph Williamson Seattle, Washington$2509Paul Harris"Steady" Ed Headrick3
1992Aug 17 - 22Detroit, MichiganRalph Williamson Seattle, Washington$4004Paul HarrisRichard Mcaleer6
1993Jun 6 - 12Huntsville, AlabamaRichard McAleerNorth Hollywood, California$3681Ralph Williamson/Robert Baumx6
1994Aug 2 - 7Port Arthur, TexasRalph Williamson Seattle, Washington$40033Max HilgersStancil Johnson8
1995Aug 13 - 19Port Arthur, TexasRalph Williamson Seattle, Washington$4504Will MaxhamRobert Baum8
1996Aug 6 - 10South Bend, IndianaVernon T. McCulleyTempe, Arizona$6008R.L. StylesPeter Shive9
1997Aug 12 - 17Charlotte, North CarolinaJim PalmeriRochester, New York$55053Stancil JohnsonRagnar Overby7
1998Aug 3 - 8Cincinnati, OhioPeter ShiveLaramie, Wyoming$5634Jim PalmeriTed Mani10
1999Aug 10 - 14Rochester, New YorkAlan BallewKnoxville, Tennessee$57521Jim PalmeriPeter Shive4
2000Aug 1 - 5Ann Arbor, MichiganWill MaxhamSaugus, California$81223Lien Yu ChenTom Skidmore8
2001Aug 7 - 11St Paul, MinnesotaPeter Shive Laramie, Wyoming$6207Pete MayDonald Stephens6
2002Aug 6 - 10Houston, TexasPeter Shive Laramie, Wyoming$75031John TallentBill Richards7
2003Aug 11 - 16Flagstaff, ArizonaPeter Shive Laramie, Wyoming$8005Pete MayRaymond Carr10
2004Aug 9 - 14Des Moines, IowaPeter Shive Laramie, Wyoming$96015Alan BallewJack Gilmore10
2005Jul 25 - 30Allentown, PennsylvaniaPeter Shive Laramie, Wyoming$1,00012Doug Aulick"Duster" Don Hoffman12
2006Aug 9 - 12Augusta, GeorgiaPeter Shive Laramie, Wyoming$1,8752Pete MayPhilip Ganshert/Michael Gates19
2007Aug 1 - 5Highbridge, WisconsinPeter Shive Laramie, Wyoming$1,35023"Duster" Don HoffmanPhilip Ganshert18
2008Aug 11 - 16Kalamazoo/Battle Creek, MichiganPeter Shive Laramie, Wyoming$1,3502Michael GatesMichael Conger/Danny Jefferds16
2009Jul 27 - Aug 1Kansas City, MissouriRick VoakesBowling Green, Kentucky$1,35020Kazuo ShiraiPeter Shive15
2010Jul 27 - Jul 31Crown Point, IndianaRick Voakes Bowling Green, Kentucky$1,25021Snapper PiersonPeter Shive14
2011Aug 9 - 13Santa Cruz, CaliforniaMichael BarryLos Osos, California$1,60022Rick VoakesMichael Conger22
2012Jul 14 - Jul 21Charlotte, North CarolinaRick Voakes Bowling Green, Kentucky$1,60014Randy BeersAlan Beaver26
2013Aug 3 - 10Crown Point, IndianaJohnny SiasLavalette, West Virginia$1,6006Rick VoakesAlan Beaver20
2014Aug 12 - 16Portland, OregonRick Voakes Bowling Green, Kentucky$2,0007Stan HubbardDavid Greenwell32
2015Aug 4 - 8Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaDavid GreenwellLouisville, Kentucky$2,1003Jay GobrechtAlan Beaver35
2016Aug 6 - 13Emporia, KansasDavid Greenwell Louisville, Kentucky$2,2002Mike CloyesRick Voakes / Alan Beaver41
2017Aug 15 - 19Grand Rapids, MichiganDavid Greenwell Louisville, Kentucky$1,8801Kenny LeeJohnny Sias30
2018Aug 14 - 18Olathe, KansasKenny "Boo-Rad" LeeManteca, California$1,800PlayoffRick VoakesDavid Greenwell24
2019Jun 25 - 29Jeffersonville, VermontDavid Greenwell Louisville, Kentucky$1,7102Gregg HosfeldMike Ward26
2021Aug 3 - 7Johnson City, TennesseeTim KeithTrussville, Alabama$3,2003Eric RaineyEric Vandenberg/Jeff Fiedler36
2022Jul 12 - 16Peoria, IllinoisTim Keith Trussville, Alabama$3,1005Mitch McClellanMike Ward34
2023Jul 11 - 15Flagstaff, ArizonaTim Keith Trussville, Alabama$3,0007Doug WilliamsGrant Garlick44
2024Jun 11 - 15Emporia, KansasAndrew BackRiverside, Ohio$2,850PlayoffMitch McClellanTim Keith / Dean Tannock44
2025Jul 1 - 5Twin Cities, MinnesotaRon ConversBlackwell, Oklahoma$3,5002Tim KeithJeff Harper59

Women's Masters 60+ World Champions

This division was named Women's Senior Grandmasters until 2018.
YearDateLocationChampionPDGA#HometownPrizeStroke MarginWinning scoreRunner upSecond Runner UpField SizeResults
2002Aug 6 - 10Houston, TexasSylvia VoakesBowling Green, Kentucky$150xxx1
2006Aug 9 - 12Augusta, GeorgiaSylvia Voakes Bowling Green, Kentucky$265xxx1
2007Aug 1 - 5Highbridge, WisconsinSylvia Voakes Bowling Green, Kentucky$250xxx1
2014Aug 12 - 16Portland, OregonToni HoymanPhilomath, Oregon$80012Karen BrownShigeko Sekiguchi6
2015Aug 4 - 8Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaShigeko SekiguchiRyūgasaki, Ibaraki, Japan$510xSylvia Voakesx2
2016Aug 6 - 13Emporia, KansasSandy GastOrlando, Florida$95016Kathy HardymanLaurie Cloyes5
2019Jun 25 - 29Jeffersonville, VermontLaurie Cloyes-ChupaLas Vegas, Nevada$5252Suzette Simonsx2
2021Aug 3 - 7Johnson City, TennesseeSandy Gast Orlando, Florida$91530Andi YoungSuzette Simons4
2022Jul 12 - 16Peoria, IllinoisPam ReinekeOrlando, Florida$1,00012Laurie Cloyes-ChupaAndi Young6
2023Jul 11 - 15Flagstaff, ArizonaPam Reineke Orlando, Florida$1,2503Peggy BerryKathy Hardeman9
2024Jun 11 - 15Emporia, KansasAmy SchillerSan Diego, California$1,0008Andi YoungPeggy Berry5
2025Jul 1 - 5Twin Cities, MinnesotaChris O'ClearyAtlanta, Georgia$1,4003Anni KremlAmy Schiller10

Men's Masters 70+ World Champions

This division was named Legends until 2018.
YearDateLocationChampionPDGA#HometownPrizeStroke MarginWinning scoreRunner upSecond Runner UpField SizeResults
1997Aug 12 - 17Charlotte, North CarolinaRalph WilliamsonSeattle, Washington$37535"Steady" Ed HeadrickJack Roddick3
1998Aug 3 - 8Cincinnati, OhioRalph Williamson Seattle, Washington$35115Ted WilliamsStancil Johnson5
1999Aug 10 - 14Rochester, New YorkRalph Williamson Seattle, Washington$40013Ted WilliamsPaul Fein7
2000Aug 1 - 5Ann Arbor, MichiganRalph Williamson Seattle, Washington$75022Patrick SheaTed Williams6
2001Aug 7 - 11St Paul, MinnesotaTed WilliamsHot Springs, North Carolina$53012Jack Ekstrom"Steady" Ed Headrick3
2002Aug 6 - 10Houston, TexasTed Williams Hot Springs, North Carolina$45016Jack EkstromRon Jochen3
2003Aug 11 - 16Flagstaff, ArizonaTed Williams Hot Springs, North Carolina$70038Stancil JohnsonJack Ekstrom7
2004Aug 9 - 14Des Moines, IowaTed Williams Hot Springs, North Carolina$7304Stancil JohnsonBill Erkenbrecher7
2005Jul 25 - 30Allentown, PennsylvaniaTed Williams Hot Springs, North Carolina$8005Ragnar OverbyPaul "Old Goat" Fein8
2006Aug 9 - 12Augusta, GeorgiaPaul "Old Goat" FeinPottstown, Pennsylvania$6752Stancil JohnsonDon Dillon5
2007Aug 1 - 5Highbridge, WisconsinAlbert FaupelFountain Hills, Arizona$8506Don DillonRagnar Overby8
2008Aug 11 - 16Kalamazoo/Battle Creek, MichiganRaymond CarrLa Mirada, California$85035Tom SkidmorePaul Bagwell6
2009Jul 27 - Aug 1Kansas City, MissouriJerry Robbins SrTopeka, Kansas$1,15014Raymond CarrRonald Byrd/Donald Stephens10
2010Jul 27 - Jul 31Crown Point, IndianaJerry Robbins Sr Topeka, Kansas$90018Bill BallRobert Burton8
2011Aug 9 - 13Santa Cruz, CaliforniaPeter ShiveLaramie, Wyoming$80029Jerry Robbins SrBill Richards6
2012Jul 14 - Jul 21Charlotte, North CarolinaPete MayAugusta, Georgia$8001Peter ShiveDavid Walters8
2013Aug 3 - 10Crown Point, IndianaPeter Shive Laramie, Wyoming$80023Jack GilmoreJerry Robbins Sr6
2014Aug 12 - 16Portland, OregonPeter Shive Laramie, Wyoming$72561Barry FischerJohn Ross4
2015Aug 4 - 8Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaPeter Shive Laramie, Wyoming$80013Chuck HornsbyDon Hoffman5
2016Aug 6 - 13Emporia, KansasJohn KirklandCarlsbad, California$7504Michael GatesJack Gilmore4
2017Aug 15 - 19Grand Rapids, MichiganTerry CalhounAnn Arbor, Michigan$5503Carlos RigbyJohn Parcak3
2018Aug 14 - 18Olathe, KansasJon GraffMissoula, Montana$9004Michael CongerRob Lee5
2019Jun 25 - 29Jeffersonville, VermontRick VoakesBowling Green, Kentucky$52582John Parcakx2
2021Aug 3 - 7Johnson City, TennesseeRick Voakes Bowling Green, Kentucky$1,63510Ron EngebretsonMark Horn10
2022Jul 12 - 16Peoria, IllinoisJohnny SiasLavalette, West Virginia$1,75010Randy BeersMark Horn14
2023Jul 11 - 15Flagstaff, ArizonaRandy BeersMiami, Florida$1,6502David GreenwellMark Horn15
2024Jun 11 - 15Emporia, KansasHarvey BrandtPhoenix, Arizona$1,6001Lavone WolfeRandy Beers16
2025Jul 1 - 5Twin Cities, MinnesotaRandy Beers Miami, Florida$1,8004Jay GobrechtGeoff Hungerford17

Men's Masters 75+ World Champions

This division was named Senior Legends until 2018.
YearDateLocationChampionPDGA#HometownPrizeStroke MarginWinning scoreRunner upSecond Runner UpField SizeResults
2010Jul 27 - Jul 31Crown Point, IndianaDon DillonCamp Hill, Pennsylvania$5006Stancil Johnsonx8
2011Aug 9 - 13Santa Cruz, CaliforniaCarlos RigbyAlexandria, Virginia$55014Ronald ByrdStancil Johnson3
2012Jul 14 - Jul 21Charlotte, North CarolinaCarlos Rigby Alexandria, Virginia$50056Don Dillonx2
2013Aug 3 - 10Crown Point, IndianaRaymond CarrLa Mirada, California$5008Carlos RigbyPaulie Bagwell3
2014Aug 12 - 16Portland, OregonSadao TakanoYurihonjō, Japan$8502Carlos RigbyJerry Robbins Sr5
2015Aug 4 - 8Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaCarlos Rigby Alexandria, Virginia$75027Jerry Robbins SrPaulie Bagwell3
2016Aug 6 - 13Emporia, KansasPete MayAugusta, Georgia$x4Peter ShiveSylvia Voakes3
2017Aug 15 - 19Grand Rapids, MichiganPete May Augusta, Georgia$x27Donald StephensJim Palmeri4
2018Aug 14 - 18Olathe, KansasPete May Augusta, Georgia$57536Carlos Rigbyx2
2019Jun 25 - 29Jeffersonville, VermontPete May Augusta, Georgia$52511Barry Fischerx2
2021Aug 3 - 7Johnson City, TennesseeJack GilmoreIowa City, Iowa$70013Barry Fischerx2
2022Jul 12 - 16Peoria, IllinoisRick HonnSilver Spring, Maryland$69021Bob Verishx2
2025Jul 1 - 5Twin Cities, MinnesotaRick VoakesBowling Green, Kentucky$1,00010Ron EngebretsonMark Horn6

Men's Masters 80+ World Champions

This division was named Grand Legends until 2018.
YearDateLocationChampionPDGA#HometownPrizeStroke MarginWinning scoreRunner upSecond Runner UpField SizeResults
2015Aug 4 - 8Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaRonald ByrdRio Rancho, New Mexico$75031Ragnar OverbyPaul "Old Goat" Fein3
2016Aug 6 - 13Emporia, KansasCarlos RigbyAlexandria, Virginia$5205Ronald Byrdx2
2019Jun 25 - 29Jeffersonville, VermontCarlos Rigby Alexandria, Virginia$52528Donald Stephensx2
2021Aug 3 - 7Johnson City, TennesseePete MayAugusta, Georgiax18Carlos Rigby$x2
2022Jul 12 - 16Peoria, IllinoisPete May Augusta, Georgia$6506Jack GilmoreCarlos Rigby3
2023Jul 11 - 15Flagstaff, ArizonaCarlos Rigby Alexandria, Virginia$1,650138Spencer RigbyDaniel Polatis3
2024Jun 11 - 15Emporia, KansasPete May Augusta, Georgia$6007Jack GilmoreCarlos Rigby3