Photo gallery: Utah provides scenic backdrop for U.S. women’s disc golf championship
Silva Saarinen holds up her snowboard trophy after winning the 2026 U.S. Women's Disc Golf Championship held at Brighton Resort on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Lukas Katilius, Deseret News
Utah’s mountains provided the panoramic backdrop for the 2026 United States Women’s Disc Golf Championship this past week, as 363 competitors from 16 nations showed off their skills. The competition concluded Sunday at Brighton Resort.
At 9,000 feet above sea level, Brighton gave the athletes their highest field of competition to determine winners. Competition was also held at the Creekside, Roots and Dragonfly courses along the Wasatch Front.
The championship celebrated its 25th year during the Professional Disc Golf Association’s 50th anniversary year.
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Deseret News photojournalist Lukas Katilius spent the day with these athletes and captured the fun.
Spectators quietly watch on as players compete during the 2026 U.S. Women's Disc Golf Championship held at Brighton Resort on Sunday, July 19, 2026. | Lukas Katilius, Deseret News
Silva Saarinen drives her disc during the 2026 U.S. Women's Disc Golf Championship held at Brighton Resort on Sunday, July 19, 2026. | Lukas Katilius, Deseret News
A girl fans herself with a small disk during the 2026 U.S. Women's Disc Golf Championship held at Brighton Resort on Sunday, July 19, 2026. | Lukas Katilius, Deseret News
Players and caddies make their way to the next hole along steep, wildflower-lined mountain paths during the 2026 U.S. Women's Disc Golf Championship held at Brighton Resort on Sunday, July 19, 2026. | Lukas Katilius, Deseret News
Ella Hansen throws her disc during the 2026 U.S. Women's Disc Golf Championship held at Brighton Resort on Sunday, July 19, 2026. | Lukas Katilius, Deseret News
Holyn Handley sticks her tongue out as she tosses her disc into the basket during the 2026 U.S. Women's Disc Golf Championship held at Brighton Resort on Sunday, July 19, 2026. | Lukas Katilius, Deseret News
A pin on the bag of Ohn Scoggins reads “throw like a girl” during the 2026 U.S. Women's Disc Golf Championship held at Brighton Resort on Sunday, July 19, 2026. | Lukas Katilius, Deseret News
Ella Hansen throws her disc during the 2026 U.S. Women's Disc Golf Championship held at Brighton Resort on Sunday, July 19, 2026. | Lukas Katilius, Deseret News
Spectators watch as they pass over Silva Saarinen’s drive on a ski lift during the 2026 U.S. Women's Disc Golf Championship held at Brighton Resort on Sunday, July 19, 2026. | Lukas Katilius, Deseret News
Players and caddies make their way to the next hole during the 2026 U.S. Women's Disc Golf Championship held at Brighton Resort on Sunday, July 19, 2026. | Lukas Katilius, Deseret News
Ohn Scoggins throw her disc during the 2026 U.S. Women's Disc Golf Championship held at Brighton Resort on Sunday, July 19, 2026. | Lukas Katilius, Deseret News
A spotter gives the green flag to mark a disc inbounds during the 2026 U.S. Women's Disc Golf Championship held at Brighton Resort on Sunday, July 19, 2026. | Lukas Katilius, Deseret News
Ohn Scoggins is comforted by loved ones as she defends from a tough hole during the 2026 U.S. Women's Disc Golf Championship held at Brighton Resort on Sunday, July 19, 2026. | Lukas Katilius, Deseret News
Ohn Scoggins, right, gives Holyn Handley, left, a handshake and smile after seeing her make a shot during the 2026 U.S. Women's Disc Golf Championship held at Brighton Resort on Sunday, July 19, 2026. | Lukas Katilius, Deseret News
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