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The Discraft Reserve Team is mix of developing young players and seasoned pros who may have been sidelined by injury or career. Keep your eyes open for these players:
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NAME: |
Dion 'Ron The Whip' Arlyn |
| HOMETOWN: |
Corvallis, OR |
| PDGA #: |
24781 |
| 2008 PDGA RATING: |
984 |
| BORN: |
1987 |
| STARTED IN DISC GOLF: |
2003 |
| Day gig: |
Karate Instructor (3rd degree black belt, American Kenpo) |
| Disc cred: |
Oregon Amateur of the Year, 20061st, 2007 Eugene Celebration |
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NAME: |
Nick 'Biggy' Cassidy |
| HOMETOWN: |
St. Thomas, ON |
| PDGA #: |
13800 |
| 2008 PDGA RATING: |
989 |
| BORN: |
1979 |
| STARTED IN DISC GOLF: |
1997 |
| day gig: |
Hotel Industry |
| HOT FINISHES: |
Two time Can/Am overall points champ2008 Canadian Open Doubles champ (with partner Brad Schick) |
| Choice course: |
V.A. Barrie, St. Thomas, ON |
| Go To Driver: |
ESP Avenger |
| Putts with: |
Soft Challenger |
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NAME: |
Michael Henry |
| HOMETOWN: |
Royal Oak, MI |
| PDGA #: |
28056 |
| 2008 PDGA RATING: |
988 |
| BORN: |
1982 |
| STARTED IN DISC GOLF: |
2006 |
| day gig: |
Painter |
| notable: |
Played only one Am event before turning Pro in 2007. |
| Choice course: |
Kensington Toboggan, Milford MI |
| Go To Driver: |
Force |
| Putts with: |
Magnet |
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NAME: |
Blaine Kinkel |
| HOMETOWN: |
Charleston, SC |
| PDGA #: |
34968 |
| 2009 PDGA RATING: |
965 |
| BORN: |
1982 |
| rebel: |
Blaine values quality and consistency in his plastic, which is why he's a longtime exclusive Discraft thrower despite the peer pressure he gets from his buddies on the East Coast. |
| notable: |
2009 US Amateur Champion, 2009 Bowling Green Am Champion |
| Go To Driver: |
Avenger |
| Putts with: |
Soft APX |
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NAME: |
Larry Leonard |
| HOMETOWN: |
Raleigh, NC |
| PDGA #: |
3832 |
| 2008 PDGA RATING: |
992 |
| BORN: |
1963 |
| STARTED IN DISC GOLF: |
1985 |
| Disc cred: |
95+ wins in the Open division
SuperTour wins:
Dogwood Crosstown Classic (3 times)AugustaPeoriaSeneca Creek2nd place, Masters Div, 2005 Pro Worlds |
| MEMORABLE DISC GOLF MOMENT: |
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Making a 30 foot putt on the last hole to beat Ken Climo and win the Peoria SuperTour. |
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NAME: |
Eric Nyberg |
| HOMETOWN: |
Norrköping, Sweden |
| PDGA #: |
36679 |
| 2009 PDGA RATING: |
915 |
| BORN: |
1989 |
| Disc cred: |
Eric likes golf well enough, but what he's really all about is distance! He is the reigning Swedish distance champ, and has already bombed over 200 meters. His goal is to be set a new distance record. |
| distance driver of choice: |
Z Force |
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NAME: |
Shane Seal |
| HOMETOWN: |
Picayune, MS |
| PDGA #: |
13928 |
| 2008 PDGA RATING: |
989 |
| BORN: |
1971 |
| STARTED IN DISC GOLF: |
1996 |
| go to disc: |
Force |
| day gig: |
Computer Consultant/Trainer |
| HOT FINISHES: |
2nd, 2007 Southern National Doubles1st, 2006 Southern National Doubles2nd, 2003 Southern Nationals2nd, 2003 Southern Nationals1st, Capital Classic Ottawa |
| MEMORABLE DISC GOLF MOMENT: |
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Winning the Capital Classic in Ottawa. My entire family was there and my two sons even played in the event. I was winning by thirteen strokes and was able to really relax and enjoy the final nine with my family.
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NAME: |
Logan "Dirty' Sheets |
| HOMETOWN: |
Raleigh, NC |
| PDGA #: |
23780 |
| 2008 PDGA RATING: |
956 |
| BORN: |
1984 |
| STARTED IN DISC GOLF: |
2002 |
| day gig: |
Officer, US Air Force |
| HOT FINISHES: |
Pro Results
1st Pro win at the Sanford SlingersCashed in 9 out of 12 Pro tournaments after accepting cash for the first time.
2006 Advanced Results 10 top 5 finishes out of 14 Advanced tournaments. |
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NAME: |
Daniel Stacey |
| HOMETOWN: |
Norman, OK |
| PDGA #: |
16126 |
| 2008 PDGA RATING: |
998 |
| BORN: |
1978 |
| STARTED IN DISC GOLF: |
1996 |
| day gig: |
Information Technology Manager |
| HOT FINISHES: |
1st, 2005 Red Rock Show1st, 2004 Norman Pro/Am1st, 2004 Glass Blown Open10th, 2005 Players Cup |
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NAME: |
Sue Stephens |
| HOMETOWN: |
Dorr, MI |
| PDGA #: |
10977 |
| 2008 PDGA RATING: |
895 |
| BORN: |
1966 |
| STARTED IN DISC GOLF: |
1995 |
| day gig: |
Painter |
| All THAT GLITTERS: |
2006 US Masters National Champ2006 Brent Hambrick Masters ChampSix 1st place finishes in 20051998 Female Pro Rookie of the Year1997 Amateur Womens World Champ |
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NAME: |
Peter Wyngaard |
| HOMETOWN: |
Ann Arbor, MI |
| PDGA #: |
18883 |
| 2008 PDGA RATING: |
1005 |
| BORN: |
1968 |
| STARTED IN DISC GOLF: |
2001 |
| HOT SHOTS: |
2003 PDGA Rookie Of The Year Nominee2002 Michigan State Amateur Champion |
| MEMORABLE DISC GOLF MOMENT: |
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So many great moments... But the one consistent thing I've experienced while traveling across the country was rolling into a new town, heading to the disc golf course, meeting the locals, and instantly being welcomed and taken care of for the rest of the week. |
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