name the best player in your state and his (or her) rating...

New York.......

Highest rated players

Doug Opiela 983
Doug Corea 978
Bobby Jones 966

North Carolina....

Open:
Cam Todd - Charlotte 1026
Walt Haney - Raleigh 1023
Brian Schweberger - Tarboro 1020

Am:
Jack Schmalfeld - Raleigh 978
Rory Joyce - Wilmington PCP 965
Justin Jablonski - Raleigh? 960

Alabama

Pro:
Dean Tannock 1017
Joe Thacker 1013 (Currently injured, torn achilles tendon)
Matt Orum 1008

Am:
Hanan Browning 983 (only 1 round rating, but was at his normal level of play)
Zach Easterling 928 (I think he may have just moved up to Open, but that is in the Southern Nationals)
Kris Allen 913 (Rating is WAY behind level of play, ~945)

Lots of good golfers here in Kentucky.. I've played with some of them, as many of them reside in Bowling Green.

Pros:

Shawn Sinclair: 1013
David Greenwell: 1007
Eric Roadhouse: 1002
Rocklin Russell: 1002
Rick Voakes: 1002
Andy Ritter: 996

Women:

Juliana Korver: 957
Maggie Cody: 887

Ams:

Marc Estenfelder: 971
Joe Thomas: 966
Nate Clapp: 960
Tim Knaul: 959

Let's see, hmmmm the best in WI . . . . .

Barry Schutlz 1037 ( Hard to beat that one )
Keith Warren 1017
Aaron Wield 1017
Chris Heeren 1015

Kevin McCoy - 1014
Coda Hatfield - 1001
Ron Convers - 1004

Best doubles team in the world I might add.

chris boro-937
this man is represtenting nebraska!

David Feldberg~ 1021
The REst < 1021 :p

Maryland:

Jim "No Spin" Myers 1004
Craig Gangloff 1004
Pat Pitts 1003
JG "Team Stick" 997

Michigan

Scott Martin. The best Disc Golfer you never heard of and winner of the DGLO a couple weeks ago. :cool:

Tennessee

Kris Orrick.........
Started DG just 2.5 years ago. Had over 1000 Rating after first year of playing the sport and won his first PDGA Tourney in Pro Division that year. Rarely practices and spends most of his time playing and concentrating on stick golf.

Ed Burde and TicTac are good but Orrick is better if and when he decides to put his mind to it

You can't leave Tim Barr and J-Bird from Kingsport,TN out.

Coda has been the best lately but Kevin and Ron are close. can't forget the "MacAttack" either. :D

I love my boy Schweb...but hands down, the best golfer in NC is Walt Haney...full-time job, and still top 10 in the world. Disgusting. Most fun to play with - Walt Haney. The guy never stops smilin'...whether he is getting a karma roll, or six-puttin' hole 1, both of which happened this weekend. Walt is a unique person...to have that much game, and be that nonchalant about it is impressive and inspiring. Schweb, you are a CLOSE second. But you cough to dam much.

Michigan

Scott Martin. The best Disc Golfer you never heard of and winner of the DGLO a couple weeks ago. :cool:



I'd have to agree, maybe with some arguments towards Alan Schack. The guy(scott) shot 10 down(62) on goliath at mason county pump storage. First official, and also first known 10 down on that course. There have been a few 8 downs. I witnessed a 6 down on it and that was on fire. My personal best is a 10 over, but I shoot AM-2.

For those unfamiliar with 'goliath' it's a semi safari course where you play the advanced course(beast) backwards. Start at the Target for 18, play to 17's basket, etc. This leads to some Long holes(2 700 footers, quite a few in the 400 range). Some holes play out of order, and there are 6 letter holes that have their own targets. It's a tough course.

Eric (emac attack) McCabe,
Kevin (not a rule bender) Babbit,
Chris (Smitty) Smith.

Land of the Jayhawks.

Dont hate on the cough, it is uncontrollable. I would love to be rid of it.

Old Virginny:
Dead heat between Skinny (1012) & Mose (1014 & still a Virginian despite moving to Yankeeland)
Nude Golfer (993)
Glenn Henry (990)
Ronny T. (982)

My thoughts on Top 5 in NC..

1. Walt
2. LL
3. Schweb
4. McRee
5. JJ

Cam would be second if he hadn't have stopped. Our players are just nasty. We got guys like Greg Williams (1000+), Chris Lee (990+) Mike Hofmann (990+), Mitch Sonderfan (980+) and Sjur Soleng (980+) who people always seem to forget.

Turning pro in this state is a very tough decision......

One should turn Pro when they are ready. Ready, meaning when he/she feels like they have accomplished everything to themselves in that division. I don't like players bagging, but I also don't want them to quit playing golf. That's why I'm in favor of the Pro 2 division.

Robert, Thanks for the props. It shouldn't be a tough decision to turn pro in NC, unless it's a money thing. If it's a money thing, then you're in it for the wrong reason.

whose Robert??

The reason I turned pro was I felt that I had done what I needed to do to feel like my am career was successfull and b/c I felt I was no longer being challenged enough in the amateur ranks.

While I have been gettin it handed to me lately in open, I slowly feel myself getting better and better, both mentally and physically

Iowa

Pro
Chris Sprague - 1008 (KCWO champ)
Tanner Duncan - 995
Jay Yeti Reading - 995

Ams
Adam Olsen - 956
Ernie Westmark - 952
Kevin Stibal - 949

Pro Women
Des Reading - 951
Angela Tschiggfrie - 908

WI moving up point by point

Barry Schultz 1037
Keith Warren 1018
Aaron Wield 1018
Chris Heeren 1015

1. Walt
2. LL
3. Schweb
4. McRee
5. JJ

1. Walt
2. LL
3. Schweb
4. McRee
5. JJ






You forgot about Stan, his rating dropped below 1000 recently but I don't think he plays much anymore. How many world championships has he won?

i guess i dont count yet
mj

our players like stan and mjo are the reasonNC is the hardest place in the world to cash.....both these guys are names in disc golf and rarely get mentioned as the top players in the area.

WI moving up point by point

Barry Schultz 1037
Keith Warren 1018
Aaron Wield 1018 <font color="orange"> I would leave this name off your list when boasting about your state. If you get my drift :eek: </font>
Chris Heeren 1015

Kris Hutter->1006

IL's only 1000 rated player.

TX's top 10:

Nolan Grider 13219 TX USA 1008
Justin Landers 11073 TX USA 999
Joel Kelly ...... . 9152 TX USA 995
David Moody 10623 TX USA 994
Michael Sayre 4665 TX USA 990
Michael Olse 19362 TX USA 990
Alex Downs 15217 TX USA 990
J.D. Ramirez 19857 TX USA 989
Dagon Owen 14999 TX USA 989
John Maiuro 10019 TX USA 988
_______________________________________

Yea....we know...we suc[/b]k.

for once i agree with discpunk

TX's top 10:

Nolan Grider 13219 TX USA 1008
Justin Landers 11073 TX USA 999
Joel Kelly ...... . 9152 TX USA 995
David Moody 10623 TX USA 994
Michael Sayre 4665 TX USA 990
Michael Olse 19362 TX USA 990
Alex Downs 15217 TX USA 990
J.D. Ramirez 19857 TX USA 989
Dagon Owen 14999 TX USA 989
John Maiuro 10019 TX USA 988
_______________________________________

Yea....we know...we suc[/b]k.



My_hero "#10 in TX disc golf." :D

Sucktastic!!! :)

Sucktastic!!! :)

I'll trade your #10 for my #1 :D:D

You'll be in that top 10 soon, it's just a matter of time.

I'll be out of that top 10 soon, it's just a matter of time. :D

...............but, i'll be in the top 3 or top 5 in Masters. :)

You'll be in that top 10 soon, it's just a matter of time.

I'll be out of that top 10 soon, it's just a matter of time. :D

...............but, i'll be in the top 3 or top 5 in Masters. :)



You still have a while until that happens though. :D:D

Here's California's Best... :cool:


Steve Rico 4666 1032
Bobby Musick 15911 1028
Micah Dorius 14609 1020
Steve Wisecup 1467 1018
Nathan Doss 11794 1017
Josh Anthon 17946 1017
Carlo Pelg 16824 1010
Jim Oates 3351 1006
Chris Vilmorin 17519 1006
Geoff Lissaman 2007 1005
Jon Baldwin 18114 1002
Ray Johnson 10355 1002
Roger Cansler 9073 999
Jason Herm 15899 999
Mike Loya 4428 999
Jason Tyra 9010 999

/msgboard/images/graemlins/ooo.gif :D

...don't forget:

Carrie Burl Berlogar 943
Anni Kreml 926
Ruth Steele 922 :)

I think Worlds will clear some of this question of who's the best (in your state or elsewhere). Maybe someone on tour could give their better educated guess but overall I would say that Texas ratings are too low, California's are too high, and in North Carolina they are pretty much right on and probably the best golfers on the planet per capita.
In Texas right now we all know how good Nolan and Justin are but I would put my money on Joel Kelly against anyone in Texas at this time in a big tourney. I would also say that his rating and probably Mike Olse's should be over 1000. At Worlds it won't matter what your rating is, only your score on the course.

it won't matter what your rating is, only your score on the course.


.......that's all folks.





I agree about Joel, and Olse has been on fire lately.

Why do you say that about the rankings; what's to account for that?

it won't matter what your rating is, only your score on the course.


.......that's all folks.


I agree about Joel, and Olse has been on fire lately.



I will take anyone in Tx anytime at Macgregor. Hopefully by Tx States I can say the same about Bass. :o:D

California's are too high



Actually they are TOO LOW...and its been proven.......

NO ONE from Texas (North Mexico) will beat Steve Rico OR Nate Doss at Worlds this year.... /msgboard/images/graemlins/ooo.gif

Wanna Bet.. ;)

...don't forget:
Anni Kreml 926




Anni WILL win the Womens Masters title by a LARGE Margin :)

California's are too high



Actually they are TOO LOW...and its been proven.......

NO ONE from Texas (North Mexico) will beat Steve Rico OR Nate Doss at Worlds this year.... /msgboard/images/graemlins/ooo.gif

Wanna Bet.. ;)

How much do you want to put on that? /msgboard/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ..........................yawn.....oh crap, it was all just a dream AGAIN! :mad:

California's are too high



Actually they are TOO LOW...and its been proven.......

NO ONE from Texas (North Mexico) will beat Steve Rico OR Nate Doss at Worlds this year.... /msgboard/images/graemlins/ooo.gif

Wanna Bet.. ;)

How much do you want to put on that? /msgboard/images/graemlins/smirk.gif




Be careful kiddo! :o

I'd like to know who you have in mind....b/c i can't think of anyone! :eek:

No this guy better look out /msgboard/images/graemlins/smirk.gif /msgboard/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

I was making a general statement about the ratings in Texas and California, that's why I said Joel is the best in Texas in my opinion. No I don't think anyone (will likely) beat Rico from Texas.
My bet would be that Joel is going to beat some players in his division that have a better rating than he does. Just so I can be despised in California and so that we will all have something to read on this board, I will say that Joel will beat any Open Master player from California this year at Worlds. What do you bet :eek:?

I was making a general statement about the ratings in Texas and California, that's why I said Joel is the best in Texas in my opinion. No I don't think anyone (will likely) beat Rico from Texas.
My bet would be that Joel is going to beat some players in his division that have a better rating than he does. Just so I can be despised in California and so that we will all have something to read on this board, I will say that Joel will beat any Open Master player from California this year at Worlds. What do you bet :eek:?



I bet more than one Tx player beats rico or Nate at worlds :o:o

I'd love to THINK so, but i bet NOT. Who? Give me a name.

Nolan is our highest rated player, and he prolly isn't going to PA.

olse and landers

I bet nobody from texas beats Schweb or Walt from NC. /msgboard/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

olse and landers



Well, based on those player's ratings.......CA beats TX by 2.8 strokes PER ROUND at the least.....over a weeks time that ends up being 24 strokes!

Blind squirrels have to eat too....and broken clocks are correct at least once a day. :D So it could be possible! :D

I bet nobody from texas beats Schweb or Walt from NC. /msgboard/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

I'll take that as well. :o

I don't see 'Cup in the field, so no wager. :(

Scooter is all hopped up on sugar, candy and whatever young kids like him are eating now days. I don't think Rico is going to get beat by anyone in Texas - period. I hope to be proven wrong of course. The bet is that no one from Cali in the Open Master Division will beat Joel Kelly. Who do you got Cali?

Scooter is all hopped up on sugar, candy and whatever young kids like him are eating now days. I don't think Rico is going to get beat by anyone in Texas - period. I hope to be proven wrong of course. The bet is that no one from Cali in the Open Master Division will beat Joel Kelly. Who do you got Cali?



No I am just saying that there are nine rounds and in one of those rounds someone from TX is bound to have a round that beats Rico or Nate. :D:D

Scooter is all hopped up on sugar, candy and whatever young kids like him are eating now days. I don't think Rico is going to get beat by anyone in Texas - period. I hope to be proven wrong of course. The bet is that no one from Cali in the Open Master Division will beat Joel Kelly. Who do you got Cali?



No I am just saying that there are nine rounds and in one of those rounds someone from TX is bound to have a round that beats Rico or Nate. :D:D



Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh!! Reading between the lines, are we? ONE ROUND.......yes.........Total score......no.

Joel's a good bet Chris, i wouldn't touch that with a 10' pole.

Andrew Back, Harold Hampton, Jim Oates, and Michael Williams are just as good as Joel though.

...The bet is that no one from Cali in the Open Master Division will beat Joel Kelly. Who do you got Cali?


Kali has 3 Masters entered rated as high or higher...those rating are either too high, or too low, depending on who's not understanding them. :D

Hammock is going to win Open Masters :D

You forgot to mention Lissaman Scooter. It wouldn't be a bet without some competition. We'll leave Brad out of it, maybe he should try playing in the Open Division like Dr. Rick did a few years back. I wish I was throwing discs at Worlds instead of typing at this computer, but hey we are at least still talking disc golf.

...anyone know why no Lissamans or Wisecups? :confused:

...anyone know why no Lissamans or Wisecups? :confused:

Because they would have to travel across the country. :o

Tim Selinske and Dave Dunipace found a way...I believe Tim's made every one. /msgboard/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

I was making a general statement about the ratings in Texas and California, that's why I said Joel is the best in Texas in my opinion. No I don't think anyone (will likely) beat Rico from Texas.
My bet would be that Joel is going to beat some players in his division that have a better rating than he does. Just so I can be despised in California and so that we will all have something to read on this board, I will say that Joel will beat any Open Master player from California this year at Worlds. What do you bet :eek:?



I bet Jim Oates WHOOPS Joel Kelly (I like Joel by the way)
Harold Hampton will also be in the TOP 10 at worst /msgboard/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

ANY DISC I OWN... :oas a bet

I was making a general statement about the ratings in Texas and California, that's why I said Joel is the best in Texas in my opinion. No I don't think anyone (will likely) beat Rico from Texas.
My bet would be that Joel is going to beat some players in his division that have a better rating than he does. Just so I can be despised in California and so that we will all have something to read on this board, I will say that Joel will beat any Open Master player from California this year at Worlds. What do you bet :eek:?



I bet more than one Tx player beats rico or Nate at worlds :o:o



Come on Scoot' WAKE UP AND CHANGE YOUR DIAPER :eek:

It aint gonna happen :D

I was making a general statement about the ratings in Texas and California, that's why I said Joel is the best in Texas in my opinion. No I don't think anyone (will likely) beat Rico from Texas.
My bet would be that Joel is going to beat some players in his division that have a better rating than he does. Just so I can be despised in California and so that we will all have something to read on this board, I will say that Joel will beat any Open Master player from California this year at Worlds. What do you bet :eek:?



I bet more than one Tx player beats rico or Nate at worlds :o:o



Come on Scoot' WAKE UP AND CHANGE YOUR DIAPER :eek:

It aint gonna happen :D

Keep on reading :D:D

Scooter is all hopped up on sugar, candy and whatever young kids like him are eating now days. I don't think Rico is going to get beat by anyone in Texas - period. I hope to be proven wrong of course. The bet is that no one from Cali in the Open Master Division will beat Joel Kelly. Who do you got Cali?



Oates (former World Champion), Hampton & Back (Not sure if he's going though) :D

...anyone know why no Lissamans or Wisecups? :confused:

Because they would have to travel across the country. :o



Lissamans have been concentrating on their "Private Course" they dont even play locally all that much right now....

Heck last year they missed thier induction into the "Hall of Fame" :p

Tim Selinske and Dave Dunipace found a way...I believe Tim's made every one. /msgboard/images/graemlins/smirk.gif



Tim has played OPEN in EVERY PDGA World Championships :o:D

I bet more than one Tx player beats rico or Nate at worlds :o:o



:p

Not off to that good of a start, eh, scoot'
:D

...anyone know why no Lissamans or Wisecups? :confused:

Because they would have to travel across the country. :o



HOLD THE PHONES!

Did a Texas player just try to talk trash about someone not travelling?!?!?!??!?!?!?!?!??!?

I was making a general statement about the ratings in Texas and California, that's why I said Joel is the best in Texas in my opinion. No I don't think anyone (will likely) beat Rico from Texas.
My bet would be that Joel is going to beat some players in his division that have a better rating than he does. Just so I can be despised in California and so that we will all have something to read on this board, I will say that Joel will beat any Open Master player from California this year at Worlds. What do you bet :eek:?



I bet Jim Oates WHOOPS Joel Kelly (I like Joel by the way)
Harold Hampton will also be in the TOP 10 at worst /msgboard/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

ANY DISC I OWN... :oas a bet



/msgboard/images/graemlins/ooo.gif
This looks to be the funnest match up...

Kelly/Oates/Leonard/Tannock

:D

Hammock is going to win Open Masters :D



Dean Tannock
cough cough

Dean Tannock


It's his time. He's bound to win one, and he is has been playing insanely well lately.

Go DEANO!

The battle is on in masters - I like it! Watch for Brad to work his way back. FYI - Joel did beat Brad at Z-Boaz last year.

Come on Brad. 5 strokes is nothing. Turn it up and get on that leader card :D

It's his time. He's bound to win one, and he is has been playing insanely well lately.



Hammock has won an NT and the Toronto Island Open this year in the Open division so Id say hes been playing pretty good as well.

Im pulling for Hammock!!!

Anyone think Kenny is going to make all of you Roc throwers go out and buy some 12 Times after this week???

Gotta root for my Discraft boy Nate Doss though. Keep tearing it up man :D

Since Dean and a couple of my friends from here in Birmingham compete against Brad on a regular basis (Joe Thacker and Tim Keith), and even though they are barely losing to him, only a couple strokes a weekend. They really don't have much good to say about him as a person, especially after his acceptance speech at the Hall of Fame Classic this year, where Brad only led after the last half of the final round, Both Joe and Tim were ahead of him the entire time. They talk about Brad like they do about how Cam Todd is on the course.

So I will not be rooting for Brad. Deano is a gentleman out on the course, unless he doesn't like you, and it takes a lot for him not to like you considering I almost took him out TWICE with my Teebird while warming up for a tournament on Memorial Day weekend in his home town, and he still like me.

I was making a general statement about the ratings in Texas and California, that's why I said Joel is the best in Texas in my opinion. No I don't think anyone (will likely) beat Rico from Texas.
My bet would be that Joel is going to beat some players in his division that have a better rating than he does. Just so I can be despised in California and so that we will all have something to read on this board, I will say that Joel will beat any Open Master player from California this year at Worlds. What do you bet :eek:?



I bet Jim Oates WHOOPS Joel Kelly (I like Joel by the way)
Harold Hampton will also be in the TOP 10 at worst /msgboard/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

ANY DISC I OWN... :oas a bet



Or Jim Oates and Joel Kelly could tie for 3rd and y'all could argue about it some more. :D

Speaking of the low Texas player ratings, here are some stats on Joel Kelly and Mike Olse. Joel beat or tied 8 players in his division with higher player ratings than his own, Mike beat 23 players in his division with higher player ratings than his own. NO player beat either Mike or Joel with the same or a lower rating than they have.
Nate Doss showed me that indeed Californians can play at and beyond theri ratings.

Ohio's best rated disc golfers would be:

In the Professional ranks:
Matthew Blakely 1004
Brad Schick 1001
Tyler Horne 996
Scott Burnett 995
Tony Gerling 994

And in the Armature ranks:
Derek Kathman 954
Drew Wood 949
Jeff Vacha 949
Frank Garcia 948
Casey Blake 947

By points it would be

Professional
Matthew Blakely 3360
Tony Gerling 2195
Brad Schick 1472
Scott Burnett 1157
Tyler Horne 1112

And the Armatures:
Zacchaeus Nash 4130
Josh Barber 2965
Paul Dumont 2882
Derek Kathman 2260
Nick Long 2075

Ohio's best rated disc golfers would be:

In the Professional ranks:
Matthew Blakely 1004
Brad Schick 1001
Tyler Horne 996
Scott Burnett 995
Tony Gerling 994

And in the Armature ranks:
Derek Kathman 954
Drew Wood 949
Jeff Vacha 949
Frank Garcia 948
Casey Blake 947

By points it would be

Professional
Matthew Blakely 3360
Tony Gerling 2195
Brad Schick 1472
Scott Burnett 1157
Tyler Horne 1112

And the Armatures:
Zacchaeus Nash 4130
Josh Barber 2965
Paul Dumont 2882
Derek Kathman 2260
Nick Long 2075



Actually, Mike Gastin #22824 from Canton is the highest ranked Amateur. He did not renew his membership. He pays the extra $5 when he has to.

Good thing your not going my Cash Won :D:Dplayers rating a BIG FAT JOKE!! /msgboard/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

I was making a general statement about the ratings in Texas and California, that's why I said Joel is the best in Texas in my opinion. No I don't think anyone (will likely) beat Rico from Texas.
My bet would be that Joel is going to beat some players in his division that have a better rating than he does. Just so I can be despised in California and so that we will all have something to read on this board, I will say that Joel will beat any Open Master player from California this year at Worlds. What do you bet :eek:?



I bet Jim Oates WHOOPS Joel Kelly (I like Joel by the way)
Harold Hampton will also be in the TOP 10 at worst /msgboard/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

ANY DISC I OWN... :oas a bet



Or Jim Oates and Joel Kelly could tie for 3rd and y'all could argue about it some more. :D



Funny Guy...But if Oates hadnt been trying to make big jumps to 1st or 2nd Joel wouldnt have tied him :o


This was purely a "sideBar" to Scooter's Open rants..

I believe I won that one hands down......1st for Doss and 5th for Rico and ???? where were the Texas golfers??

Olse was your best and he wasnt even mentioned when talking about all the Texas guys who would do so well /msgboard/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

Ol'Scooter can chalk this up as a "Free Lesson" /msgboard/images/graemlins/ooo.gif :cool:

Go Olse Go! :D

In Texas right now we all know how good Nolan and Justin are but I would put my money on Joel Kelly against anyone in Texas at this time in a big tourney. I would also say that his rating and probably Mike Olse's should be over 1000. At Worlds it won't matter what your rating is, only your score on the course. (dated 7-22-05)
I talked about Olse before Worlds. Anyone in Austin knows he is not a 990 rated player.

He's every bit of 991. :p

Don't inflate his ego. He needs to keep working hard. Don't forget Steve, he also played 20 points or something (I think) above his rating. If only our top rated players would actually travel. :o

scott martin
al scack
mike raley
todd branch
daymon pugh

brett stryker
geoff bennett
auggie austreng
dj hunt
aaron thomas
(mills deserves to be up here)

kristen weidle
sue stephens
jen ketz
jen dombrowski
erin oakley