Catrina Allen
Catrina Allen is an American professional disc golfer. She is a US Champion and 2 time World Champion, and has been ranked among the top four women in the world between 2012 and 2019.
| Catrina Allen | |
|---|---|
| — Disc golfer — | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 1985 Bellflower, CA |
| Height | 5 ft 4 in (163 cm) |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Career | |
| Turned professional | 2011 |
| Current tour(s) | Disc Golf Pro Tour |
| Professional wins | 124 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| PDGA National Tour | 12 |
| Disc Golf Pro Tour | 3 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| PDGA World Championships | Won: 2014, 2021 |
| USWDGC | Won: 2012 |
| European Masters | Won: 2014 |
| European Open | Won: 2015 |
| Achievements and awards | |
| PDGA Female Rookie of the Year | 2011 |
| PDGA Female Player of the Year | 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| National Tour Series Champion | 2012, 2013, 2016 |
| Disc Golf Pro Tour Champion | 2016 |
In 2009, Allen was working as a bartender, and became interested in the sport after caddying for a friend at a tournament. She began playing and won the South Dakota Amateur Championships later that year, and won the US Women's Disc Golf Championship as an Amateur in 2010.[1] Allen entered the professional tour in 2011, winning 15 events and the PDGA Female Rookie of the Year Award. In 2012, Allen became the second woman to win the PDGA Female Player of the Year Award the year after winning Rookie of the Year (Des Reading, 2001–2002). She has won five unique Majors, including the World Championships, and has won the Worlds Mixed Doubles Championships all three times she has competed (2011, 2012 with Paul Ulibarri; 2013 with Will Schusterick).
Professional career
As of August 2021, Catrina Allen has 171 career wins in the Open Female division.[2]
Major wins
| Year | Tournament | Stroke Margin | Winning Score | Runner Up | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | USWDGC | Playoff | -14 (53-49-47-45-58-31=283) | Paige Pierce | $3,160 |
| 2014 | European Masters | -8 | (66-63-67-62=258) | Ragna Bygde | $846 |
| 2014 | PDGA World Championships | -2 | -7 (56-58-49-61-57-59-54-37=431) | Paige Pierce | $2,250 |
| 2015 | Scandinavian Open | -4 | +11 (69-72-69-69=279) | Sarah Hokom | $2,400 |
| 2015 | European Open | -7 | +8 (68-59-68-71=266) | Sarah Hokom | $1,120 |
| 2017 | European Open | -7 | +15 (68-65-66-72=271) | Valarie Jenkins/Henna Blomroos | $1,200 |
| 2021 | PDGA World Championships | -1 | -10 (63-51-63-52-66=295) | Paige Pierce | $6,000 |
Majors playoff record (1-0)
| Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | US Women's Disc Golf Championship | Paige Pierce | Won |
National Tour wins
| Year | Tournament | Stroke Margin | Winning Score | Runner Up | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Beaver State Fling | -3 | +5 (62-60-64-63=249) | Paige Pierce | $1,500 |
| 2012 | Vibram Open | -1 | (66-68-64-64=262) | Valarie Jenkins | $1,500 |
| 2013 | Masters Cup | -1 | +17 (78-79-76=233) | Valarie Jenkins | $1,355 |
| 2013 | Kansas City Wide Open | Playoff | -5 (54-57-71-57-27=266) | Paige Pierce | $1,055 |
| 2014 | Masters Cup | -9 | +7 (76-69-78=223) | Valarie Jenkins | $1,000 |
| 2015 | Ledgestone Insurance Open | Playoff | -3 (53-56-53-53-43=258) | Paige Pierce | $2,600 |
| 2016 | Memorial Championship | -1 | -12 (51-54-59-51=215) | Paige Pierce | $1,700 |
| 2016 | Glass Blown Open | -17 | -4 (55-57-65=177) | Paige Pierce | $1,800 |
| 2016 | Kansas City Wide Open | -11 | +4 (62-62-60=184) | Paige Pierce | $1,070 |
| 2016 | Masters Cup | -12 | +7 (76-76-58=210) | Paige Pierce | $1,800 |
| 2016 | Beaver State Fling | Playoff | +5 (63-65-60-61=249) | Paige Pierce | $1,750 |
| 2016 | Brent Hambrick Memorial Open | -20 | +6 (81-84-84-29=278) | Sarah Hokom | $1,400 |
| 2017 | Pittsburg Flying Disc Open | -8 | -19 (58-64-57=179) | Paige Pierce | $1,345 |
| 2017 | Ed Headrick Disc Golf Hall of Fame Classic | -13 | -13 (56-64-65=185) | Sarah Hokom | $1,500 |
| 2018 | Beaver State Fling | Playoff | +6 (61-60-68-61=250) | Paige Pierce | $2,100 |
| 2018 | Ed Headrick Hall of Fame Classic | -8 | +1 (66-69-67=202) | Paige Pierce | $1,700 |
| 2019 | Dynamic Discs Glass Blown Open | -1 | -1 (60-63-65-67=255) | Paige Pierce | $2,000 |
| 2019 | Santa Cruz Masters Cup | -7 | -2 (74-73-57=204) | Paige Pierce | $2.000 |
| 2019 | Delaware Disc Golf Challenge | -3 | -5 (64-67-71=202) | Kristin Tattar | $1,440 |
NT playoff record (3-1)
| Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Kansas City Wide Open | Paige Pierce | Won with birdie on first extra hole [3] |
| 2014 | Texas State Championships | Paige Pierce | Lost to par on second extra hole [4] |
| 2015 | Ledgestone Insurance Open | Paige Pierce | Won with par on first extra hole [5] |
| 2016 | Beaver State Fling | Paige Pierce | Won with birdie on first extra hole [6] |
Disc Golf Pro Tour wins
| Year | Tournament | Stroke Margin | Winning Score | Runner Up | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Ledgestone Insurance Open | -8 | (51-50-58-54=213) | Paige Pierce | $2,000 |
| 2016 | The Green Mountain Championship | -16 | -6 (60-61-56=177) | Paige Pierce | $1,000 |
| 2016 | Disc Golf Pro Tour Finals | ||||
| 2017 | Nick Hyde Memorial | 0 | (65-60=125) | Paige Pierce | $1,650 |
| 2018 | Utah Open | -3 | +8 (60-62-60=182) | Paige Bjerkaas | $1,365 |
| 2019 | Waco Annual Charity Open | -5 | -12 (64-63-62=189) | Paige Bjerkaas | $1,620 |
| 2019 | San Francisco Open | -9 | -18 (63-56-61=180) | Paige Pierce | $1,690 |
| 2020 | Ledgestone Insurance Open | -3 | -24 (58-52-52-58=220) | Paige Pierce | $1,700 |
| 2021 | Jonesboro Open | -8 | -23 (58-54-63=175) | Paige Pierce | $3,000 |
Summary
| Competition Tier | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Top-5 | Events |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Other Majors | 4 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 11 |
| National Tour | 12 | 11 | 11 | 38 | 42 |
Annual statistics
| Year | Events | Wins | Top 3 | Earnings | $ / Event | Rating† | World Ranking† |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3 | 1 | 2 | $100 | $33.33 | 875 | - |
| 2011 | 36 | 15 | 25 | $7,546 | $209.61 | 934 | 6 |
| 2012 | 37 | 23 | 35 | $17,790 | $480.81 | 964 | 2 |
| 2013 | 31 | 18 | 28 | $17,075 | $550.81 | 957 | 4 |
| 2014 | 39 | 31 | 39 | $23,010 | $590.00 | 973 | 2 |
| 2015 | 31 | 15 | 31 | $22,289 | $719.00 | 963 | 2 |
| 2016 | 26‡ | 21 | 25 | $23,044 | $886.31 | 967 | - |
| Career | 203 | 124 | 185 | $110,854 | $546.08 | - | - |
†At Year End
‡ Includes DGPT Championship (not PDGA sanctioned)
Major championships timeline
| Tournament | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Open | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | ||||||
| US Women's Disc Golf Championships | 6 | 1 | 2 | T3 | T2 | T4 | T4 | T5 | 6 | |
| PDGA World Championships | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | T2 | 4 | T6 | 3 | |
| Other majors | – | 5 | – | – | – | – | – | 3 | ||
| Other majors (cont.) | – | 1 | 1 |
| Tournament | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Open | 4 | T24 | |||
| US Women's Disc Golf Championships | T5 | T4 | T38 | ||
| PDGA World Championships | 1 | 11 | T3 | ||
| Other majors | 2 | 5 | T3 |
Equipment
Allen was sponsored by Prodigy Disc, and announced her departure late in 2021. While sponsored by Prodigy, she commonly carried the following discs:[7]
Drivers
- D1 (400)
- D3 (400)
- F3 (400)
- F7 (400)
Midranges
- M2 (300, 400)
- M4 (400)
Putters
- PA1 (300, 400)
- PA4 (300)
- P Model US (Ace Line)
Following the 2021 season, Catrina announced she would be sponsored by DGA.[8]
References
- Loomis, D. (Winter 2016). "Catrina Allen: The Prodigal Daughter". Disc Golfer.
- "PDGA Player Page: Catrina Allen". Professional Disc Golf Association.
- "Paul McBeth, Catrina Ulibarri win at 2013 Kansas City Wide Open".
- Michalowski, J. "Wysocki, Pierce fight the elements to win 2014 Texas States".
- Parcell, Z. "Ledgestone Insurance Open: Simon Lizotte, Catrina Allen take down largest disc golf purse".
- Hill, S. "Wysocki Flies To Third Straight NT Win At Beaver State Fling".
- "Prodigy Pro In the Bag".
- "Catrina Allen Signs With DGA". Ultiworld.