Valarie Jenkins
| Valarie Jenkins | |
|---|---|
| — Disc golfer — | |
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Valarie Jenkins |
| Born | Hinckley, Ohio |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Residence | Bend, OR |
| Spouse | Nate Doss |
| Career | |
| Status | Professional |
| Professional wins | 110 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| PDGA World Championships | Won: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2016 |
| USWDGC | Won: 2010, 2011 |
| Aussie Open | Won: 2015 |
| European Masters | 3rd: 2014 |
| European Open | Won: 2009, 2011 |
| Japan Open | Won: 2006, 2008, 2010, 2014 |
| Achievements and awards | |
| PDGA Female Rookie of the Year | 2004 |
| PDGA Female Player of the Year | 2007-2011 |
| Bob West Memorial Sportsmanship Award | 2015 |
Valarie Jenkins is a professional disc golfer currently living in Bend, Oregon. As of the end of 2016, she is the third ranked female disc golfer in the world.[1] Growing up in a disc golf family, she was around the sport from an early age. She began her professional career in 2003 after placing second in the Amateur World Championships. She is currently sponsored by Innova Discs.
Jenkins has won 16 majors during the course of her career, including four World Championships, third most all time (Elaine King, Juliana Korver each have won 5). A recent analysis showed that Jenkins has been the highest ranked female player in the last eleven years (2005-2015), topping the Year End Rankings in six of those years (2008-2013) and averaging a rank of 2.5.[2]
World championship era (2007–2009)
During the three years that Jenkins was the world champion, she completely dominated her sport. Over the course of these three years, she won 22 tournaments that were National Tour Events or Majors. Out of the 93 events she played, she won 46. Jenkins remains one of only three women in the history of Disc Golf to have won at least 4 PDGA World Championships.[3]
2012 season
Jenkins started the 2012 season very well. She started the year by winning the A Tier Gentlemen's Club Challenge by 7 shots, followed by her first National Tour win of the year at the Memorial Championship.
Notable wins
Major Championships (16)
| Date | Tournament | Location | Earnings | Results Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 15, 2006 | Japan Open | Tochigi, Nasu Highlands, Japan | $2,222 | Results Page |
| August 1, 2007 | PDGA World Championships | Highbridge, WI | $1,800 | Results Page |
| June 12, 2008 | Japan Open | Tochigi, Nasu Highlands, Japan | $3,095 | Results Page |
| July 17, 2008 | Scandinavian Open | Skellefteå, Sweden | $833 | Results Page |
| August 11, 2008 | PDGA World Championships | Kalamazoo, MI | $1,650 | Results Page |
| November 21, 2008 | The Players Cup | Crystal River, FL | $1,200 | Results Page |
| July 27, 2009 | PDGA World Championships | Kansas City, MO | $1,600 | Results Page |
| August 27, 2009 | European Open | Tampere, Finland | $933 | Results Page |
| June 10, 2010 | Japan Open | Tochigi, Nasu Highlands, Japan | $3,270 | Results Page |
| September 24, 2010 | US Women's Disc Golf Championship | Jacksonville, NC | $1,500 | Results Page |
| July 21, 2011 | European Open | Nokia, Finland | $1,190 | Results Page |
| September 16, 2011 | US Women's Disc Golf Championship | Round Rock, TX | $1,600 | Results Page |
| September 23, 2011 | PDGA Championship | International Disc Golf Center, GA | $1,100 | Results Page |
| June 5, 2014 | Japan Open | Nasu Shiobara, Tochigi, Japan | $2,940 | Results Page |
| January 29, 2015 | Aussie Open | Mundaring, Australia | $972 | Results Page |
| August 6, 2016 | PDGA World Championships | Emporia, Kansas | $5,000 | Results Page |
National Tour (29)
| Date | Tournament | Location | Earnings | Results Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2007 | Golden State Classic | La Mirada, CA | $570 | Results Page |
| May 25, 2007 | Beaver State Fling | Portland, OR | $655 | Results Page |
| June 27, 2007 | Kansas City Wide Open | Kansas City, MO | $580 | Results Page |
| March 6, 2008 | The Memorial | Scottsdale, AZ | $800 | Results Page |
| April 12, 2008 | Bowling Green Open | Bowling Green, KY | $850 | Results Page |
| May 2, 2008 | Steady Ed Memorial Masters Cup | Santa Cruz, CA | $790 | Results Page |
| May 30, 2008 | Minnesota Majestic | Twin Cities, MN | $900 | Results Page |
| June 20, 2008 | Golden State Classic | La Mirada, CA | $625 | Results Page |
| July 25, 2008 | The Vibram Open | Leicester, MA | $1,500 | Results Page |
| March 5, 2009 | The Memorial | Scottsdale, AZ | $600 | Results Page |
| March 28, 2009 | Atlanta Open | Cummings, GA | $500 | Results Page |
| April 25, 2009 | Green Country Open | Pawhuska, OK | $595 | Results Page |
| May 15, 2009 | Steady Ed Memorial | Santa Cruz, CA | $945 | Results Page |
| June 19, 2009 | Minnesota Majestic | Twin Cities, MN | $800 | Results Page |
| July 17, 2009 | First Class Challenge | Des Moines, IA | $695 | Results Page |
| March 26, 2010 | Sunshine State Open | Ocala, FL | $625 | Results Page |
| April 23, 2010 | Carolina Clash | Charlotte, NC | $700 | Results Page |
| June 25, 2010 | Minnesota Majestic | Twin Cities | $600 | Results Page |
| July 10, 2010 | Brent Hambrick Memorial Open | Columbus, OH | $625 | Results Page |
| August 27, 2010 | Skylands Classic | Palmerton, PA | $675 | Results Page |
| April 2, 2011 | Texas State Championships | Hitchcock, TX | $650 | Results Page |
| May 13, 2011 | Alabama Disc Golf Championship | Athens, AL | $600 | Results Page |
| June 4, 2011 | Brent Hambrick Memorial Open | Columbus, OH | $600 | Results Page |
| June 24, 2011 | Beaver State Fling | Estacada, OR | $1,545 | Results Page |
| February 29, 2012 | Memorial Open | Scottsdale, AZ | $1,300 | Results Page |
| June 1, 2012 | Kansas City Wide Open | Kansas City, MO | $1,070 | Results Page |
| August 22, 2013 | Vibram Open | Leicester, MA | $1,500 | Results Page |
| August 1, 2014 | Fort Steilacoom Open | Steilacoom, WA | $800 | Results Page |
| August 30, 2014 | Brent Hambrick Memorial Open | Columbus, OH | $580 | Results Page |
Summary
| Competition Tier | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Top-5 | Events |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | 4 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 14 |
| Other Majors | 12 | 10 | 6 | 31 | 32 |
| National Tour | 29 | 23 | 22 | 86 | 92 |
Annual statistics
| Year | Events | Wins | Top 3 | Earnings | $ / Event | Rating† | World Ranking† |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 0 | 0 | $0 | $0.00 | 795 | - |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 | 1 | $0 | $0.00 | 878 | - |
| 2004 | 13 | 0 | 8 | $2,612 | $200.92 | 912 | - |
| 2005 | 23 | 5 | 15 | $3,781 | $164.39 | 937 | 7 |
| 2006 | 18 | 6 | 16 | $8,302 | $461.22 | 950 | 5 |
| 2007 | 27 | 9 | 25 | $10,276 | $380.59 | 958 | 2 |
| 2008 | 22 | 17 | 21 | $16,942 | $770.09 | 961 | 1 |
| 2009 | 29 | 18 | 28 | $15,706 | $541.59 | 964 | 1 |
| 2010 | 21 | 12 | 20 | $14,533 | $692.05 | 961 | 1 |
| 2011 | 22 | 13 | 20 | $13,558 | $616.27 | 968 | 1 |
| 2012 | 21 | 8 | 19 | $12,713 | $605.38 | 976 | 1 |
| 2013 | 17 | 7 | 16 | $13,706 | $806.24 | 968 | 1 |
| 2014 | 18 | 7 | 17 | $12,424 | $690.22 | 962 | 3 |
| 2015 | 18 | 4 | 14 | $14,924 | $829.11 | 961 | 4 |
| 2016 | 13 | 3 | 10 | $12,000 | $923.08 | 954 | - |
| Career | 265 | 109 | 230 | $151,477 | $571.61 | - | - |
- The above information was gathered from Jenkins's PDGA player page.[1]
†At Year End
Equipment
Jenkins is currently sponsored by Innova Discs. She commonly carries the following discs:[4]
Distance Drivers
- Starfire (Star)
- Wraith (Pro)
- Tern (Star, Champion)
Fairway Drivers
- Eagle (Champion)
- Roadrunner (Champion)
- Teebird (Star, Champion)
- Thunderbird (Champion)
Midranges
- Gator (Champion)
- Roc (DX, KC, Champion)
Putters
- Aviar (DX, KC)
References
- ^ PDGA (2016). "PDGA World Rankings". Retrieved 2016-10-23.
- ^ Kennedy, C. "Most Dominant Disc Golfers of the Past 10 Years".
- ^ http://www.bestdiscgolfdiscs.com/infographic-pdga-world-championship/
- ^ "Innova and Discmania Pro In the Bag".