History

World championships in disc golf are conducted by two different organizations: the World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) and the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA).

Disc golf is simply one event in the WFDF's overall championship competition, but the high scorer in the event is considered the world champion. Competition was held annually from 1975 through 1989 and has taken place in odd-numbered years since then.

The PDGA was founded in 1982 specifically to oversee the sport of disc golf and it has conducted world championships every year since then. Despite its name, the association began holding amateur championships in 1989.

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