White and Handley Lead at Winthrop

Kevin Smith|October 9, 2026

October 8, 2026 · Rock Hill, South Carolina

Casey White and Holyn Handley each opened with an 11-under round Thursday at Winthrop. White leads the United States Disc Golf Championship by one stroke. Handley has the same advantage at the Throw Pink Women’s Disc Golf Championship.

WHITE FINISHES WITH THREE STRAIGHT BIRDIES

White made 11 birdies without a bogey on his way to a 53. Three of those birdies came on the final three holes. Daniel Davidsson is alone in second after a 10-under 54.

Anthony Barela, Calvin Heimburg, Isaac Robinson, Sullivan Tipton, and Silas Schultz are tied for third at 9 under. That leaves seven players within two strokes of the lead with three rounds to play.

Anthony Barela winds up a backhand throw during the opening round at Winthrop. — Anthony Barela finished opening day tied for third at 9 under. Photo: David Katzenmaier.

Ricky Wysocki, Gannon Buhr, and Jake Monn are tied for eighth at 7 under. See the full USDGC opening-round scores.

HANDLEY LEADS THROW PINK

Holyn Handley shot 58 to take the Throw Pink lead. Ohn Scoggins is right behind her with a 10-under 59, three strokes clear of the next group.

Holyn Handley lines up a shot beneath a pink canopy during the first round of Throw Pink. — Holyn Handley leads Throw Pink after an 11-under 58. Photo: David Katzenmaier.

Kona Star Montgomery, Jessica Gurthie, and Anniken Kristiansen Steen share third at 7 under. Catrina Allen and Julia Fors are tied for sixth at 6 under.

Ohn Scoggins smiles while carrying her discs at Winthrop during the opening round of Throw Pink. — Ohn Scoggins heads into round two just one shot off the lead. Photo: David Katzenmaier.

See the full Throw Pink opening-round scores.

THURSDAY PHOTOS

A USDGC competitor throws from the wooded tee on Hole 15 at Winthrop during round one. — Opening-round action on Hole 15 at Winthrop Arena. Photo: David Katzenmaier.

David Katzenmaier’s photographs from Thursday are available in the 2026 USDGC gallery and 2026 Throw Pink gallery on Vibe.

FRIDAY AT WINTHROP

Round two begins Friday, October 9. Throw Pink’s first tee is scheduled for 7:50 a.m., followed by USDGC at 10:15 a.m. Fans can also take part in Putting Championship qualifying in Championship Village from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Plan to stay for the evening. The Fan Hospitality Pavilion hosts Abby Bryant with Rebecca Harrison and Friends at 6 p.m., the World Disc Golf Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at 7 p.m., and Dangermuffin at 8 p.m. Check the full event schedule.

Thursday’s official weather update confirmed that both championships are proceeding as scheduled, with no changes announced. Please keep an eye on official USDGC channels for further updates.

Round-one scores are based on PDGA’s unofficial results available Thursday evening, October 8.