Team Discraft: Kim Scott-Wood Disc Golf Bio

	NAME:	Kim 'Woody' Scott-Wood
	TEAM:	Elite Z
	HOMETOWN:	Toronto, ON
	PDGA #:	19777
	2007 PDGA RATING:	996
	BORN:	1985
	STARTED IN DISC GOLF:	2001
	day gig:	Carpentry Student
	disc cred:	2006 PDGA Pro Rookie of the Year 2006, 2007 Can-Am Series Champion 2x Rochester Flying Disc Open Champ

MEMORABLE DISC GOLF MOMENT:

Being in the top 10 at the U.S.D.G.C. in 2006 after 3 1/2 rounds. We all dream of being in that position, but it is hard to believe that it will happen.(Especially in my rookie year). Once it happened though, there was no doubt in my mind that I couldn't remain there or move up in the standings. It was an experience like no other. That is what each and every one of us strive for.

Kim's Disc Golf Tips

On Disc Selection
Don't immediately start with pro-calibre discs. Instead of reaching for heavy, fast flying overstable drivers, I suggest you start with either a midrange disc like a Comet or Hawk, or a light driver like a Stratus or Storm. Don't think of them as discs for beginners, just discs that are easier to control, since they'll fly plenty far! Then work on controlling the flight, and remember to keep the nose of the disc down.

Be the Observant Player
When playing a practice round even the best players in the world are more comfortable than they are in a tournament round. We are less aware of obstacles such as wind, slope, and out-of-bounds. Once we play in a tournament round we are not only more aware of these obstacles but more cautious of them. This is where being observant comes into play. You will see players throw grass to check the wind, look in a caddy book for distances, or throw a safety shot away from O.B. Often when I am playing in a tournament round I will make a mental note on the wind on an early hole so that when I play the hole that runs beside it later in the round I know what the wind is doing down the fairway. There are many different ways to keep yourself aware of your surroundings, such as watching the other players throw their discs to get a better understanding of the wind, or how wet the grass is, etc... Try to do this while playing a practice round and it will come naturally in the rounds that count.

My Favorite Trick Shot: The Upside Down Putt
I originally saw this putt used when you have a short putt with an obstacle between you and the basket. The putter drops like a rock, therefore you can get it high enough to get over the obstacle and, because it is upside down it has no float, it will drop fast. I then realized that when you are putting downhill at a basket you can use this putt because you can give the putt a good run and if you miss the putter lands on its back and stops, rather than flying down the hill. The key to this putt is making sure you put a lot of anhyzer of the disc because it wants to flip to its natural side a lot. Put your thumb on the bottom of the rim of the disc to throw it.

COURSES YOU SHOULD PLAY:		Ontario's Kim Scott-Wood is one of disc golf's young guns, having recently turned pro. At home in Toronto, he has helped to run his local league, and loves to throw Discraft plastic.
Course	Comments
Toronto Island Park Toronto, ON	My home course.
Winthrop Gold Rock Hill, SC	The hardest course I've ever played
Ellison Park Rochester, NY	Beautiful course, with a great variety of shots.
Ewing Park Des Moines, IA	Huge holes, well-groomed.
Hudson Mills Ann Arbor, MI	A tough and beautiful course.

In The Disc Golf Bag: Drivers
Disc	Comments
ESP Surge (174 gm)	The farthest flying disc in my bag. This disc has great extra long disc control. I throw this disc on 80% of my drives over 350 ft.
Z Avenger (171 - 173)	This is my long distance hyzer disc. This is a fast-flying and dependable disc for those long shots where you want to make sure your disc will not turnover. It holds its line very well.
Z XL (174 gm)	This is a great disc to learn with. I use it when throwing 300+ feet on slight turnover to heavy turnover shots. The XL is one of the farthest flying disc I've ever thrown and it holds an almost perfect line on big throws. Former world distance record holder of 693 feet. It is my other all-around driver, I use it for rollers, turnover forehand/backhand shots, and when in trouble I use it for a flick roller. It is simply a far-flying, easy to control disc. The very durable Elite-Z plastic has enabled me to have the exact same disc in my bag for the past two years.
X XS (174 gm)	This is a great disc for long distance anhyzer shots as well as a great roller disc. This disc holds a great line and has great distance. Very dependable anhyzer disc. It also holds the angle you need for long distance rollers.
Z Predator (174 gm)	A go to disc for most pros, this is an incredibly fast disc that is guaranteed to hyzer. Z Pred is my hyzer disc and is the most overstable in my bag, great for headwind shots or hyzer shots. It won't turn over unless you try to turn it over, which means you can depend on it 100% of the time. I use it for backhand shots from 250-350 feet and forehand shots from 150-300 feet. I use the Predator for upshots and skip shots too, because there is no doubt what it will do.
D Stratus (175 gm)	This is the best beginner disc out there, and my go-to disc when in trouble. It flies straight at low to mid speeds and turns to the right easily for those hard to get turns. It also has excellent glide and is great for rollers from 250 to 350 feet. Because it isn't a fast flying disc it is easier to control on or off the ground (rollers or air shots). If you learn how to throw the Stratus, you will be able to throw any disc.

In The Disc Golf Bag: Midrange
Disc	Comments
Z Buzzz (175 - 180)	The Buzzz is a straighter flying version of the Wasp with a little more glide. I use the Buzzz for longer, straight or anhyzer midrange shots because it will hold any line I put it on.
D Wasp (177 - 180)	The Wasp is my overstable midrange disc. It's fast flyer with a slight hyzer fade. I use it for 250-350 feet hyzer shots or controlled straight drives.
D Hawk (177 - 177)	The Hawk is an excellent all-purpose midrange disc and is great for accurate drives, especially on tight fairways. It is slower flying and has more control than the Buzzz. I throw it for the same shots as I would the Buzzz but 50 feet shorter.

In The Disc Golf Bag: Putt and Approach
Disc	Comments
D Magnet (175 gm)	The Magnet is a my main putter. I keep a newer one and a beat up one for turnover putts. The lip on it makes it the only disc of its kind and gives it an incredibely comfortable feel. It is excellent in the wind and is great for understable short range drives and approach shots. It has great glide and control.
D Challenger (175 gm)	The Challenger is an amazing putter and is overstable enough to throw it on long upshots from 150-200 feet. I use it for hyzer putts and and upshots.

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