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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: |
Andrew 'Hot Shot' Coggin |
| HOMETOWN: |
Winston-Salem, NC |
| PDGA #: |
27745 |
| 2009 PDGA RATING: |
923 |
| BORN: |
1996 |
| STARTED IN DISC GOLF: |
2005 |
| day gig: |
8th Grade Student |
| notable: |
Jr. World Champion 2006, 2008, 2009; Jr. World Doubles Champion 2007, 2008, 2009; North Carolina Jr. State Champion 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Choice course: |
Fontana Village Resort DGC, Fontana Dam, NC |
| Go To Driver: |
Surge |
| Putts with: |
Soft Challenger |
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NAME: |
Jim Davidson |
| HOMETOWN: |
Katy, TX |
| PDGA #: |
16715 |
| 2009 PDGA RATING: |
985 |
| BORN: |
1978 |
| day gig: |
Environmental Resources Management |
| STARTED IN DISC GOLF: |
1999 |
| HOT FINISHES: |
2nd, 2008 TX State Championships3rd at Texas States, 20033rd (2005), 4th (2006) at Texas Ten A-tier8th Texas States, 20065th, 2007 World Doubles |
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NAME: |
Larry Leonard |
| HOMETOWN: |
Raleigh, NC |
| PDGA #: |
3832 |
| 2009 PDGA RATING: |
997 |
| 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: |
David Muntean III |
| HOMETOWN: |
Tallahassee, FL |
| PDGA #: |
35832 |
| 2009 PDGA RATING: |
986 |
| BORN: |
1987 |
| STARTED IN DISC GOLF: |
2004 |
| day gig: |
Student, Florida State University |
| Disc cred: |
Made the Finals at the 2009 PDGA Amateur World Championships |
| Go To Driver: |
Surge |
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NAME: |
Jake Newell |
| HOMETOWN: |
Emporia, KS |
| PDGA #: |
29989 |
| 2009 PDGA RATING: |
989 |
| BORN: |
1986 |
| STARTED IN DISC GOLF: |
2002 |
| day gig: |
Student: Emporia State Univ.
Major: Art Education |
| HOT FINISHES: |
Two pro wins in 20082007 US Amateur National Champion11th 2006 Am Worlds4 Am wins in 2006 |
| MEMORABLE DISC GOLF MOMENT: |
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Winning the US Amatuer Disc Golf Championship. The BEST amateur tournament I've ever seen. |
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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: |
Marty Peters |
| HOMETOWN: |
Trenton, MI |
| PDGA #: |
10219 |
| 2009 PDGA RATING: |
980 |
| BORN: |
1971 |
| STARTED IN DISC GOLF: |
1982 |
| Strength: |
Marty Peters has what is commonly referred to as a "cannon." He can throw a country mile, and probably has more long-distance aces than any other player in the world. |
| MEMORABLE DISC GOLF MOMENT: |
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That would be a 536-foot ace at V.A. Barrie park in St. Thomas, Ontario. The park is shaped like a bowl, so everyone could see it go in. We could hear the screaming all over the course.
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NAME: |
Nick Schneider |
| HOMETOWN: |
Bala Cynwyd, PA |
| PDGA #: |
26395 |
| 2009 PDGA RATING: |
965 |
| BORN: |
1983 |
| STARTED IN DISC GOLF: |
2005 |
| day gig: |
Carpenter specializing in interior railing systems. |
| HOT FINISHES: |
2nd, 2006 Loriella Challenge2nd, 2006 Philly Open1st, 2006 New Mexico States3rd, 2006 Eric Yetter4th, 2006 Windjammer1st, 2006 Codorus Autumn Open2nd, 2007 Philly Open1st, 2007 PA States2nd, 2007 Virginia Open4th, 2007 Jersey Jam2nd, 2007 Mighty Gaw11th, 2007 Sugarbush Open NT4th, 2007 Battlejammer |
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NAME: |
Greg Schwartz |
| HOMETOWN: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| PDGA #: |
28464 |
| 2009 PDGA RATING: |
966 |
| BORN: |
1984 |
| STARTED IN DISC GOLF: |
2001 |
| day gig: |
Architecture Grad Student |
| disc cred: |
2007 Am World Champion |
| MEMORABLE DISC GOLF MOMENT: |
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Winning the 2007 Am Worlds after a 3-way tie at the end of the final 9 and a 3-hole playoff. |
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NAME: |
Shane Seal |
| HOMETOWN: |
Picayune, MS |
| PDGA #: |
13928 |
| 2009 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 |
| 2009 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: |
Peter Wyngaard |
| HOMETOWN: |
Ann Arbor, MI |
| PDGA #: |
18883 |
| 2009 PDGA RATING: |
993 |
| 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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