Can Scott Stokely compete in the Open division against McBeth & Wysocki in 2015?

[PMcBeth]

This guy is 50+ winning an A tier in 2014 http://www.pdga.com/player/9648

 

[Stardoggy]

This guy is 50+ winning an A tier in 2014 http://www.pdga.com/player/9648

It cracks me up when you drop in like that. Not sure why, but it just does.

 

[Jay Dub]

This guy is 50+ winning an A tier in 2014 http://www.pdga.com/player/9648

That's great. Love seeing that. :thmbup:
The question was/is if Scott can or not. Not if anyone can or not.

 

[LeBryson James]

I tied him at the A-tier here in Ga. So I guess you could also make the assumption that I have the same odds against McBeth and Wysocki as him.

 

[DiscFifty]

http://discgolfaddiction.com/scott-stokely-return-disc-golf/

Here's an interesting article I just stumbled accross. The tattoos and hair look completely ridiculous.

Did you see him at a few of our local DFW tourneys he played in recently?

 

[DiscFifty]

This guy is 50+ winning an A tier in 2014 http://www.pdga.com/player/9648

Thanks for that Paul! I see he was only 2 strokes off from you in the OK Open. There's hope for us old guys after all. lol...

 

[DiscFifty]

ack....Ron's not quite 50+ yet after all. lol...

 

[Star Shark]

When he's on, Jim Oates can compete with the best out there. He can manage top 10 in Open when he's hot. Did it at least in 2012 and 2013 at the Memorial. He won GMs by a large margin but his scores would have placed him quite well in Open.

 

[grodney]

Throwback Tuesday. I'm sure I've posted this before, but whatevs. For all you distance lovers out there, note he threw with 20 degrees of anhyzer (i.e. not hyzer flip).

To: The Disc Community
Date: April 6, 1998

Subject: New Flying Disc World Distance Record

From: Pete Fust/Tom Lander, Kingston, New Mexico

Scott Stokely has set an unofficial new World Flying Disc Distance Record
of 211.32 meters. (693.3 feet) This incredible throw occurred Sunday
April 5th during the 1998 New Mexico State Overall Championships sponsored
by Wham-O, The Black Range Lodge and neighbor, Jimmy Bason.

Congratulations Scott, your throw was the highlight of our First Annual
Field of Dreams Distance and Geronimo Golf event here in Kingston, New
Mexico on the nearby Bason/Cox Ranch. The active cattle ranch, once the
haunt of the Chiricahua Apaches, offers a variety of rugged terrain for the
challenging Geronimo Disc Golf course. Typically distance competitions are
held on athletic fields, but Jimmy Bason's cow pasture on the flood plain
of the Percha Creek, provided us a unique flat area to mount a distance
event.

Scott used a new 167 gram white Discraft XL which has just been approved by
the Professional Disc Golf Association. Winds were moderate and variable
at about 10 mph, temperature was around 70 degrees Fahrenheit and elevation
was approximately 5800 feet. Measurements were taken using a Bushnell
Yardage Pro 400 Laser Ranging system mounted on a tripod. This established
the 211 meters, a metric tape measure established the centimeters. Forms
have been submitted to the World Flying Disc Federation for proper
verification. Incidentally, Scott broke his own previously held record of
200.01 m thrown in Ft. Collins, CO, May 14, 1995.

In order to establish world records in disc sports stringent rules must be
adhered to and verified by the World Flying Disc Federation, (WFDF,
pronounced "wif dif.") Specifically, the field must be as level as
possible to insure accurate measurement, and in a area which permits an
unblocked windflow. The layout of the field shall be such that throws may
be made with the prevailing wind.

Spring winds in New Mexico typically come from the west and can blow gusts
of over 30 mph. This year Scott had very little help from the breeze, which
left us all wondering just how far he could have thrown with a big wind at
his back. Come on down next year when Scott will return to our "Field of
Dreams," in pursuit of his.

From: stokely <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: <O> New distance record in NM
Date: 1998/04/08
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In response to Rodney and Alan,
Forgive the short answers, but I have been bombarded with emails that
have to be answered on the same subject. Believe me...I'm not
complaining.

Rodney wrote:
>
> Alan Hoyle <[email protected]> wrote:
> >Cliff Towne <[email protected]> wrote:
> >> Scott Stokely has set an unofficial new World Flying Disc Distance Record
> >> of 211.32 meters. (693.3 feet)
> >
> >Seriously though, when he's going for maximum distance, is he throwing
> >hyzer or anhyzer? (Inside-out vs. outside-in to us ultimate folk.) I
> >assume he gets enough power on the disc to make even the most
> >overstable one go right in its initial flight, so is his initial
> >release a hyzer?
>
With the XL I released my shot with a slight anhyzer that held for most
of the flight and then faded left at the end (right handed backhand).

> Actually, Scott, if you're reading this, I'm sure all of us would love
> to hear your description of The Throw.
>
> First, the disc. What does it fly like? How overstable is it? Can you
> compare it to other discs in stability (Magnet, Stratus, X2, Cyclone,
> Cyclone 2, X-clone)?

The XL is basically dead stable for long throws and only slightly
overstable medium range. It glides far at the end of its flight, and
doesn't fall off hard. It flies alot like a stable Cyclone, but
farther.
>
> Now, The Throw. Did you do a 360? What do estimate the release angle
> was (20 degree hyzer, very slight hyzer, flat, 30 degree anhyzer)? If
> you released with hyzer, did it flatten, did it turn right? At the end
> of the flight, was it gliding left, falling left, gliding right, going
> straight? How high did you throw it (flat, 5 degrees, 10 degrees, 30
> degrees)? What do you think the wind did to it, if anything?

Yes, I did a 360 and released with approximately 20 degrees of anhyzer
angle. It held its exact line for about 150 meters before slowly
turning back left. It ended its flight striking the ground nearly flat.
The wind did not effect it much because it was only 8 to 10 miles per
hour. It did not however hurt me, due to the fact that it blew in the
right direction.
>
> Where is The Disc (the specific one used) now? What is its future?
>
All five discs were 169 grams. When I reached the landing spot of the
record, the markers handed me the record disc along with the other four.
I then mixed in the record disc with the rest and shuffled them around
until I didn't know which one was THE ONE. This way, I can send one to
my mother, one to Discraft, one to my godfather, one for Christi, and
one for me. This way we can all share a piece of the record (plus I
don't have to pick who gets THE DISC).

> Any details, thoughts, or impressions would be great.

I don't normally do impressions but I'll give it a shot: "yeah I want
some Cheesy Poofs!"

> Thanks,
> rodney

Thanks for all of the interest and support. I've never been on such an
emotional high. I've been training so hard for this for the past six
months (+ the previous 17 years), and its great to see people really
excited about it. I am.

Scott Stokely

 

[Tfire25]

That's awesome grodney! Mixing the discs together so he didn't have to pick who got "the disc" is a great story. Thank you for sharing.

 

[DRod]

Impressive at that altitude, without mich wind assistance. Pretty amazing!

Thanks for sharing

 

[HyzerJose]

I would say Joe is in the top tier of of all current pros, period. he doesn't make a lot of Facebook noise nor promote himself at every opportunity, but for him to be so highly ranked and competitive and still maintain a profession as a full time science teacher speaks volumes.

Having a busy life absolutely affects one's ability to succeed on the course. If not time, then focus. Not only am I a full-time Science Teacher, but also Master's student, husband and father. Scott has the right attittude to succeed at his age, the problem is can his body hold up. I would love to see him move up the ranks to the top, but Paul and Ricky are incredible.

 

[mfcastillo17]

^^^^^^ That guy has beaten Ricky....
http://www.pdga.com/tour/event/16399

 

[worldwide]

so both Stokely and Johnnie Mac have the knuckle tats. you can't buy good taste

 

[mtb7001]

Define compete. Win ? not likely at all. On the final four card ? Possibly. Top 10-20-30 in the world ? give him a little time. I just like the idea that he's back.

 

[Central Scrutinizer]

Saw him play in the '90s, loved his "stage presence," making people laugh and crushing drives with Discs that would be considered paper plates nowadays. Going to root strongly for him!

 

[dmk1978]

Bad tattoos, wow

 

[threevok]

So lost.

 

[kerplunk]

So what does everyone think? Can Scott compete at a top level again after 15 years away from playing serious disc golf? And he's playing with his new disc line Fly High Discs. He has Blue hair and tattoo's now!

Seems like a marketing campaign mixed with a chance to play a lot of top level disc golf to me. A "living legend" at a tourney with blue hair and body art is bound to attract a lot of attention, so he will be able to use that attention to push the new disc line.

Compete consistently with McBeth? Probably not. Sell a bunch of discs, play some great disc golf around the country, and compete at a fairly high level? Probably.

 

[Usher]

With Joe's 1038 rating I believe that is in the top 5 in the world. I would consider that elite. Best player that isn't "on tour" by far.