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The votes have been counted for the 2023 PDGA Elections, which took place through the month of July with 119,027 ballots sent to eligible PDGA members. Of those, 17,720 ballots were returned, which is a participation mark of 14.9%. Participation was at 17.76% in 2022.

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Voting results for PDGA State & Provincial Coordinators from the 2023 PDGA Elections

Voting results for the PDGA Europe Board of Directors from the 2023 PDGA Elections

Voting results for the PDGA Board of Directors from the 2023 PDGA Elections

Participation totals from the 2023 PDGA Elections

Voting in the 2023 PDGA Elections is now underway.

During the first week of the elections, beginning July 1, all current PDGA members as of June 25 for whom the PDGA has a valid email address will receive online election instructions, including their individual ballot. The PDGA will send the ballot weekly to those who have not yet voted. Voting ends July 31.

Voting in the 2023 PDGA Elections is now underway.

During the first week of the elections, beginning July 1, all current PDGA members as of June 25 for whom the PDGA has a valid email address will receive online election instructions, including their individual ballot. The PDGA will send the ballot weekly to those who have not yet voted. Voting ends July 31.

The PDGA Global Board of Directors Nominating Committee completed a comprehensive assessment of 13 self-nominated candidates which included detailed reviews of cover letters, resumes, referral letters, background checks, and for the most qualified candidates, video interviews. More information about the Nominating Committee can be found here.

The process culminated in six candidates from different backgrounds appearing on the ballot for the upcoming PDGA Global Board of Directors elections. These six candidates will be vying for two open positions on the board.

The PDGA seeks highly motivated active members who are interested in guiding the policies and strategic priorities for the global governing body of the sport of disc golf. Competitive candidates will demonstrate a background and expertise in the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) listed below, as well as a passion for growing disc golf into a globally recognized recreational and competitive sport.

The votes have been counted for the 2022 PDGA Elections. The elections took place through the month of July with 108,004 ballots sent to eligible PDGA members. Of those, 19,182 ballots were returned, surpassing 2021’s total of 89,986 eligible members and 18,265 ballots cast. That is a participation mark of 17.76%.

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Voting results for PDGA State & Provincial Coordinators from the 2021 PDGA Elections

Voting results for the PDGA Board of Directors from the 2021 PDGA Elections

Participation totals from the 2021 PDGA Elections

A record number of ballots were cast in the 2021 PDGA Elections and the votes have been counted.

The elections took place through the month of July with 89,986 ballots sent to eligible PDGA members. Of those, 18,265 ballots were returned, far surpassing 2020’s total of 51,800 eligible members and 11,821 ballots cast. That is good for a participation mark of 20.3%, just short of the record 22.82% in 2020.

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Voting results for the PDGA Board of Directors from the 2020 PDGA Elections

Voting results for PDGA State & Provincial Coordinators from the 2020 PDGA Elections

Participation totals from the 2020 PDGA Elections

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The votes from the 2020 PDGA Elections are in and have been counted! The elections took place through the month of July, and ballots were sent to 51,800 eligible members. Of those, 11,821 members voted for a participation rate of 22.82% -- far surpassing 2019's 12.99%.  

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The 2018 PDGA elections are now underway and will run during the entire month of July.

The 2017 PDGA elections are now underway and will run during the entire month of July.

2016 Election Results Board of Directors

Top 2 candidates receiving the most votes out of 4,412 ballots cast are duly elected:

  1. Kevin McCoy #9453 - Georgia (incumbent - Secretary) - 3,552 (82.53%)
  2. Shawn Sinclair #10819 - Tennessee (incumbent) - 2,965 (68.89%)
  3. Patrick Van Tuinen #41571 - Michigan  - 1,533 (35.62%)
  4. Write-in Candidates - 125 (2.90%)
  5. Abstain - 108

2016 Election Results Board of Directors Full Results »

2015 Election Results Board of Directors »

Top 3 candidates receiving the most votes out of 5,076 ballots cast are duly elected:

The 2015 PDGA Elections have begun and will run the entire month of July. During the first week of July, all current members for whom the PDGA has an email address on file will receive an email from Intelliscan, Inc. with voting instructions and a link to their individual ballot. If we do not have an email address on file for the member, or the first email bounces back, the member will be mailed a postcard with online voting instructions. On or about July 20, all members with valid emails who have not yet voted will be sent an email reminding them to vote. Those members who do not have access to the Internet will also be able to contact the PDGA office and request a paper ballot.

Are you ready to take your passion for the awesome and rapdily expanding sport of disc golf to the next level? If so, here's your chance!

The PDGA is pleased to announce the following four PDGA members as candidates for the 2015 PDGA Board of Directors elections. The PDGA elections will take place during the month of July and will once again be administered electronically by Intelliscan. Three at-large board member positions will be elected this year and the three candidates receiving the most votes will serve three year terms from September 1, 2015 to August 31, 2018.

On May 20th, 2015, the PDGA Board of Directors appointed Hans Nagtegaal #44969 as a replacement for former Board member Karolyn O'Cull #16994. Hans' term will end on September 1st, the same date that Karolyn's would have. Hans will be campaigning to keep his seat during the quickly approaching PDGA Elections. Voting will take place online between July 1st and July 31st, 2015 and the new terms will begin September 1st, 2015.

Hans Nagtegaal was born in and currently lives in The Netherlands. He started playing disc golf in 2010, and has since developed an impressive resume as an advocate for the sport. 

Do you play disc golf on occasion with your buddies, just a few times a year, without really understanding the rules? Are you someone that’s never even considered playing in a sanctioned tournament? Do you see disc golf as a fun hobby but not as a genuine competitive and athletic sport? No need to worry, that’s perfectly ok with us. We all took to the tee pad the first few times with the same attitude. The point is, as much as we love all disc golfers, this article probably isn’t for you.

On Tuesday evening September 2nd, the PDGA Board of Directors met for the September monthly teleconference. The first order of business was the election of Board officers: President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary. The process for the election of Board officers is available in Section 4 of the PDGA Bylaws. Rebecca Duffy, Dave West, Robert Decker and Kevin Mccoy will serve as officers and members of the executive committee until the next board officer elections in 2015. 

The PDGA Nominating Committee is pleased to announce the following four PDGA members as candidates for the 2014 PDGA Board of Directors elections. The PDGA elections will take place during the month of July and will once again be administered electronically by Intelliscan. Two at-large board member positions will be elected this year and the two candidates receiving the most votes will serve three year terms from September 1, 2014 to August 31, 2017.

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