Am World Predictions

[bergdawg]

this is AM worlds. ben askren is a pro

He just got second? at the United States AMATEUR Disc Golf Championships.

 

[walker]

yeah, Ben is registered and plans on winning. There was an article in the pdga magazine.

 

[badsmurph]

Prob some bagger from NC like every year unless they are all waiting another yr to take it at home

 

[Garrett76zt]

I will be competing this year in AM1 but have no realistic expectations to win. My goal would be the top 20.

Anyways, unlike last year I dont think there are any clearcut favorites. Its a toss up really. There are probably 25 guys at least that could get hot, have a good tourney and win. Afterall almost no one wins a tourney shooting their rating much less a major. Also its tough to make these kinds of predictions with Ams because even the best ams rarely travel to all the big events. Hard to see a track record at big tourneys. You also have pros dropping down to certain events to displace true am players like BG ams this year. . .

 

[Dgkid1230]

ADV- Cameron Colglaizer, Mobile AL
ADV Women- Paige Bjerkaas, Denver CO
ADV Masters- Stephen Harrison, Denham Springs LA
Juniors <19- Luke Morstad, Canada
Juniors <16- Luke Hambleton, Fort Walton Beach, FL

 

[crush77]

I would put money on Ben Askren or Pete Ulibarri

 

[allinpflop]

I like that kid Tim Stouden from Pittsburgh to win!!!!!

 

[danhyzer]

I'm rooting for Bill Griffith (From Canton, Ohio) in the Senior Grand Masters division. May the course be with you Bill-------------------------------------------------------------------------- - +

 

[CraigWesnofske]

Prob some bagger from NC like every year unless they are all waiting another yr to take it at home

And the winner is...........Whiz, AKA: The third string CDGC PP (Will always be behind Polish and Philly Phil), Paul Priest.

 

[CraigWesnofske]

I will be competing this year in AM1 but have no realistic expectations to win. My goal would be the top 20.

Anyways, unlike last year I dont think there are any clearcut favorites. Its a toss up really. There are probably 25 guys at least that could get hot, have a good tourney and win. Afterall almost no one wins a tourney shooting their rating much less a major. Also its tough to make these kinds of predictions with Ams because even the best ams rarely travel to all the big events. Hard to see a track record at big tourneys. You also have pros dropping down to certain events to displace true am players like BG ams this year. . .

What is a true AM? Are you one?

 

[bhuff]

What is a true AM? Are you one?

Probably people who can't cash in Open. I think he's saying people winning all the local open divisions and playing down for big tournies...

 

[Dillon_Gourley]

Fatbackbob FTW.

 

[The Hammer]

he can play in AM worlds if he collected in Pro events?

He has been turning down cash to maintain his AM status.

 

[Script]

I'm pulling for Whiz, but I did take 5 bucks from him last week... (then he stole it back very quickly)

 

[whiz]

I agree with biscoe. Anyone who can win an advanced tournament should not be playing advanced. For instance, Chris Hysell

 

[charris414]

CT's own Billy Dunne is in the books with two rounds and sitting at -10 under par ...

 

[chrishysell]

I agree with biscoe. Anyone who can win an advanced tournament should not be playing advanced. For instance, Chris Hysell

I have not played advanced since 1994 when I said I would never bag again. I may lose a few limbs in an accident and change my mind but I couldn't imagine playing advanced and not winning. That would be more crushing than finishing last in Open.

And back on topic, I pick Carol Silverthorn to win.

 

[CraigWesnofske]

If Pete May ends up winning, will he be the first pdga professional and AM World Champ?

 

[chrishysell]

And I thought you couldn't play in the Am Worlds if you had cashed in a pro division.

 

[cmcolomb]

Fatbackbob FTW.

go Robbie!!!!