James Conrad throws what would become one of the most famous throws in disc golf at the 2021 PDGA Pro World Championship. Photo: Kevin Huver / PDGA
(This interview first appeared in the Fall 2021 issue of DiscGolfer Magazine)
There was a moment before James Conrad threw one of the most iconic shots in disc golf history, a moment when time stood still. You could read the focus on his face. There was no doubt as he lined up his shot: this wasn’t going to be a lay up.
After all, laying up isn’t really a James Conrad move.
Whether it’s with friends, disc golf, juggling or his hair, chances are strong he is going all in.
2021 PDGA World Champion James Conrad lifts the trophy in-front of a jubilant crowd. Photo: Kevin Huver / PDGA
Everyone knew this Worlds would be special, but nobody knew just how special it would turn out to be.
Just hours after Catrina Allen snatched victory from the jaws of defeat with a gutsy approach shot that landed safe on the OB line that surrounds The Fort’s daunting 18th green, James Conrad stepped up to a similar shot on that very same hole.
“Hard work, determination, never giving up, no matter what was thrown my way the past couple of years,” Allen said, emotion showing and rightfully so. “The amount of support I have right now is incredible.”
