Valarie Jenkins
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Valarie Jenkins is a professional disc golfer currently living in Bend, Oregon. As of 2016[update], she was the third ranked female disc golfer in the world.[1] She was around the sport from an early age and grew up in a disc golf family. Her mother, Sharon is a three-time Women’s Masters World Champion and her brother, Avery Jenkins is a former Men's World Champion.[2] She began her professional career in 2003 after placing second in the PDGA Amateur World Championship. She is currently sponsored by Discraft.
Valarie Jenkins | |
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— 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 |
Jenkins has won 16 majors during the course of her career, including four World Championships, fourth most all time (Elaine King, Juliana Korver and Paige Pierce each have won 5).