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Other names Holly Finale Finley and The Duchess of Disc Golf Occupation Professional Disc Golfer and International Model Other name Holly Finale Finley and The Duchess of Disc Golf Profiles | ||
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, 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.
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Amateur career
Finley started playing disc golf in 2011 before moving to Africa for a modeling contract. 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 during the year. She placed 4th at the Amateur Disc Golf World Championships and decided to turn pro the following year. During her amateur career she was awarded Amateur Women's Points leader.
Professional career
Finley competed in 29 sanctioned events during her first season as a professional in 2013. She ranked 7th in the National Tour Elite Points series and played the 2nd most sanctioned events of any pro female disc golfer. Finley was awarded PDGA Rookie of the Year 2013.
