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Best player who hasn't won worlds. Fpo and Mpo
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biscoe
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Beth won one.
jakebake91
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I think Sexton for MPO. He's been good for so long. He's been an amazing ambassador for our sport. He's like the Larry Fitzgerald of disc golf. I kind of want to go with Simon or Eagle, too, but I think Sexton gets the nod for me.
I don't know the history of the FPO well enough to throw out a name here. I know most of the modern players, but I'm not sure if historically there was someone better who hadn't won one.
I don't know the history of the FPO well enough to throw out a name here. I know most of the modern players, but I'm not sure if historically there was someone better who hadn't won one.
biscoe
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If looking for historic figures I would say Stokely and Kreml.
BuiltTooLong
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Josh Anthon finishing 2nd place 3 years in a row (2009, 2010, and 2011) makes him probably the closest to winning World's without actually doing so.
As for present day and into the near future, I would expect Calvin Heimburg to win a World championship based on his calm demeanor; I don't think the moment will ever be too big for him.
As for present day and into the near future, I would expect Calvin Heimburg to win a World championship based on his calm demeanor; I don't think the moment will ever be too big for him.
iirc anthon went into a playoff at worlds with kenny klimo one year right
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No, his playoff was with Avery
biscoe
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I believe Stokely had 2 2nds, 2 4ths, a 5th and a 6th over a 7 year period.
Cgkdisc
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Mike Randolph and Scott Martin (lefty) had top finishes at Worlds and USDGC, respectively, with potential to eventually win Worlds but moved on to focus on their technical careers. Markus Kallstrom also came close, finishing second to Nate Doss in a tight final 9 at the Pro Worlds in Highbridge to potentially become the first MPO winner outside the U.S. Elaine King was first FPO outside U.S.
Very few know the stellar success of Darrell Nodland from North Dakota, mostly out of the spotlight. In 2004 at age 37, he finished T2 four shots back of Climo in the USDGC. Since his first rating in 2002, it's always been above 1000. At the end of 2019, his rating is now 1033 at age 52. Here's the link to his PDGA rating history.
Very few know the stellar success of Darrell Nodland from North Dakota, mostly out of the spotlight. In 2004 at age 37, he finished T2 four shots back of Climo in the USDGC. Since his first rating in 2002, it's always been above 1000. At the end of 2019, his rating is now 1033 at age 52. Here's the link to his PDGA rating history.
Cgkdisc
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And Matty O just missed being in that playoff
Arisugawa
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For FPO among currently active players, I'd go with Jessica Weese. Long time fixture, usually a threat to make lead cards, and wins a surprising number of events with little fanfare. For example, the 2019 CCR Open and 2018 Ledgestone. I'd love to see her take down a World title.
In terms of players most likely to win, I'll go with Kristin Tattar. Excellent all around game. Just a matter of time. She's already won a major, so the hurdle of winning a big event has already been overcome.
In terms of players most likely to win, I'll go with Kristin Tattar. Excellent all around game. Just a matter of time. She's already won a major, so the hurdle of winning a big event has already been overcome.
SD86
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The reason I named Sezton is because he is consistently good and a 'threat' to win in almost every tournament he plays (I'm sure some haters can and will cherrypick tourneys he didn't do well in, but overall he's consistently good), and he won the USDGC recently. In reading the thread, Eagle McMahon and Josh Anthon are good choices, as well.
perklc
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Barsby is closer to Nate's age than he is Paul's. Paul is 29, Barsby turns 33 this year, Nate turns 35 this year.
shackaholic
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MPO - Conrad or Dickerson perhaps.
FPO - Tattar
FPO - Tattar
Sydex
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MPO: Nikko
FPO: probably Jen Allen
There are plenty of newer players coming into this decade who I think have a shot. I think Heimburg is the most likely to win next. The guy is ice on the course.
FPO: probably Jen Allen
There are plenty of newer players coming into this decade who I think have a shot. I think Heimburg is the most likely to win next. The guy is ice on the course.
Titan037
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MPO: Eagle (the reason why I say this over Simon, don't crucify me) his play style seems to be all about entertainment, I don't think he honestly puts in the work it takes to be a world champion but obviously he's still damn good.
FPO: Cat has nearly always been on the heels of Paige ever since I can remember watching coverage on YouTubee in nearly every Pro tour event.
FPO: Cat has nearly always been on the heels of Paige ever since I can remember watching coverage on YouTubee in nearly every Pro tour event.
Cgkdisc
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Cat won in 2014. Here's the link to PDGA World Champs.
Titan037
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Huh not sure how I missed that.... my bad. I'll change my FPO to Zoe Andyke, if she can become the world putting champion, she definitely has the skills to be a World champion.
