How To Make It In America (In A Sport That Gets No Love)

[Nasty Nate]

McBeth won $42303.90 in prize money in 2013.

Dang, really? That's actually way more than I thought would even be available. I just always feel bad when I see payouts and someone in 4th place gets like $600... you'd need to do that so many times over to even support yourself. I guess McBeth is just cleaning up!

edit: looking at the chart there is a significant drop in the pay, it seems. From Nikko to Paige is nearly 10k difference... I mean, good for them but it still seems like you have to be at the very top in order to make a decent living.

 

[cubeofsoup]

2013 winnings (number of tournaments):

Mcbeth: $42303.90 (33)
Feldberg: $28302.63 (28)
Schusterick: $34850.60 (35)
Wysocki: $33256.04 (35)
Locastro: $26094.59 (30)
Steve Rico: $15363.00 (24)

 

[jrawk]

Lacrosse is booming here in southern maryland. They've begun women's leagues.

 

[Halcón]

McBeth won $42303.90 in prize money in 2013.

Exactly. And that's not including disc sales, and bonuses which Innova gives him for winning tourneys. Plus whatever else he makes from other sponsorships. I wouldn't be surprised if he cleared 60K last year.

 

[BirdieMachine]

Exactly. And that's not including disc sales, and bonuses which Innova gives him for winning tourneys. Plus whatever else he makes from other sponsorships. I wouldn't be surprised if he cleared 60K last year.

Yeah I was going to add that in. The top players in the sports always demand the most sponsorship dollars. Michael Jordan is still making 90 million a year! In ball golf Tiger has been said to get paid 1 million just to show up for a tournament. I don't think we will reach that kind of level but you never know!

 

[rocthecourse]

Exactly. And that's not including disc sales, and bonuses which Innova gives him for winning tourneys. Plus whatever else he makes from other sponsorships. I wouldn't be surprised if he cleared 60K last year.

Don't forget to subtract travel expenses.

 

[turbosteve]

Don't forget to subtract travel expenses.

Doesn't the McPro aviar cover the travel expenses?

 

[sgamerp]

How do they get paid for discs? I am guessing that McBeth gets crazy bonuses from Innova considering how many discs he gets sold.

 

[DiscChainBasket18]

Do we want to see our top players be able to make a comfortable living playing Disc Golf? That would be nice.
If Disc Golf players don't make a bunch of money, will the sport fade away? Not likely!

 

[Halcón]

Don't forget to subtract travel expenses.

Innova also covers his entry fees, and has also covered some travel expenses, to Europe for example.

 

[scarpfish]

McBeth grossed $42303.90 in prize money in 2013.

Fixed that for everyone.

 

[jrawk]

earning 42.3k in socal is like earning 16.5k in the boonies.

 

[Cgkdisc]

Is Florida where McBeth lives the boonies?

 

[chrishysell]

20 years ago I was a bagging advanced player but the job where I was working was winding down. I considered going pro and trying to live the life. Instead I took another job and now I have a house, cars, and all kinds of toys. I have a kid and 2 grandchildren. I played more disc golf tournaments last year than most people on the planet. A job makes it easier but probably prevents me from being a superstar.

 

[jrawk]

Is Florida where McBeth lives the boonies?

umm, what?

 

[Halcón]

umm, what?

Paul lives in FL now.

 

[jrawk]

news to me... my bad! Excellent move

 

[Jukeshoe]

A job makes it easier but probably prevents me from being a superstar.

Puh-lease....













We all know it's tall socks, 'fro-y hair, and a bad attitude that makes one a "superstar." :| :| :|

 

[Nasty Nate]

news to me... my bad! Excellent move

Yes.... excellent move to America's prisoner colony!

 

[Toro71]

Lacrosse is infinitely more popularly played than DG, and a far greater reach in the sports world.

Hmmm. Highly debateable hyperbole.

it's also pretty rough

Don't let the helmets fool you. It's only rough if you're used to badmitton.