Holly Finale' Finley

Holly Finley
Born Nashville, TN
Nationality American
Other names Holly Finale Finley and The Duchess of Disc Golf
Occupation Professional Disc Golfer and International Model[1]

Holly Finley is currently a professional disc golfer who was named the 2013 P.D.G.A.'s Rookie of the Year. Finley is sponsored by Innova,[2] the largest disc manufacturer in the world. In 2013, Finley was the only female to compete in the sport's most prestigious event, the United States Disc Golf Championship - Performance Edition. She placed 7th and earned an invite back for the 2014 tournament.[3]

Amateur career

Finley started playing disc golf in 2011 before moving to Africa for a modeling contract.[4] While in Africa, she decided that competing in tournaments during 2012 would be her goal. Upon returning from Africa, she entered into her 1st tournament and then went on to compete in 27 P.D.G.A. sanctioned events[5] during the year. She placed 4th at the Amateur Disc Golf World Championships[5] and decided to turn pro the following year. During her amateur career she was awarded Amateur Women's Points leader.[2]

Professional career

Finley competed in 29 sanctioned events[5] during her first season as a professional in 2013. She ranked 7th in the National Tour Elite Points series[6] and played the 2nd most sanctioned events of any pro female disc golfer.[7] Finley was awarded PDGA Rookie of the Year 2013.[8]

References

  1. ↑ "3D Model Agency - Finley - Portfolio". 3dmodelagency.com. Retrieved 2014-05-17.
  2. 1 2 "Innova Disc Golf | Holly Finley". innovadiscs.com. Retrieved 2014-05-17.
  3. ↑ "United States Disc Golf Championship - Performance Flight | Professional Disc Golf Association". pdga.com. Retrieved 2014-05-17.
  4. ↑ "OnMilwaukee.com Sports: Model of efficiency: From the runway to the fairway". onmilwaukee.com. Retrieved 2014-05-17.
  5. 1 2 3 "Holly Finley #51277 | Professional Disc Golf Association". pdga.com. Retrieved 2014-05-17.
  6. ↑ "2013 National Tour Elite Series Standings | Professional Disc Golf Association". pdga.com. Retrieved 2014-05-17.
  7. ↑ "PDGA Player Statistics | Professional Disc Golf Association". pdga.com. Retrieved 2014-05-17.
  8. ↑ "PDGA Player & Rookie of the Year | Professional Disc Golf Association". pdga.com. Retrieved 2014-05-17.

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