It's his greatest asset and his greatest liability in the game. Inducted into Disc Golf Hall of Fame, 2008. Position OF. A rating of 1000 will get a disc golfer into the top 100 of the world rankings, and the highest rating in the July men’s rankings is 1052 (Paul McBeth). Sign Up. Tim Skellenger threw his disc off the seventh tee, straight into a tree on the fairway. Log In. He brings a burning passionate energy to the field that pours out of his eyes before and after every throw. All rights reserved (About Us). GRIFFITH -- William Leonard Griffith, a resident of Albuquerque since 1961, went home to be with the Lord on New Year's Eve. He'll make the cut of 48 and continue on in the tournament this weekend. Hometown: Jordan Favorite amateur baseball park in MN: Jordan's Fair Ground Park Most memorable baseball moment in Paul's career: Beating Cold Spring in the 1982 State Tournament. Used for roller shots or long straight narrow shots when I need it to flip up. Paul Ulibarri picked up his second win of the season at the Show Low Freeze in his hometown of Show Low, Arizona. HOMETOWN: Scottsdale, AZ: PDGA #: 3591: 2012 PDGA RATING: 987: BORN: 1961: STARTED IN DISC GOLF: 1985: disc Cred: Inducted into Disc Golf Hall of Fame, 2008; Built the Memorial up from a 50 player event to one of the top rated NT events hosting up to 400 players each year. © Disc Golf World Tour 2016 | Property of Spin18 Ltd. | All rights reserved. Year 2016. Celebrate and remember the lives we have lost in Thornton, Colorado. The Southeast Portlander had home turf advantage over the rest of the pack, but that didn't necessarily make it easier. He came back shaking his head and walked up to a friend. The Challenger is a very slow flyer so I have to throw it with lots of height if I'm going for distance. Team Discraft Co-Captain Dan Ginnelly of Arizona is one of the most influential players and promoters of the game. Only the second time that had happened on a hole that long in my 20+ years career. show: Rockford Files Favorite movie: Cool Hand Luke Favorite all-time MLB player: Ted Williams I love this disc! | Privacy policy | Terms & ConditionsPrivacy policy | Terms & Conditions You can better understand his unique game play by comparing it to Will Schusterick, one of his friends and group mates on Friday. He would gladly tell you it's been the experience of a lifetime, but he didn't need to – it was clear as day on his face. After reaching out to Paul McBeth to gauge player interest, Dodge contacted other touring pros for all of the pertinent information buyers will see on the back of the cards, including hometown, first course, dominant throw, and putting style. He came back brooding. Keep nose … He wears one headphone in his left ear the whole round. Some of the biggest names in the sport at the time jumped on board. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the... Jump to. Ulibarri shot a 1052-rated second round to pull away with a six-stroke win. Her husband, furniture store owner and magician When Skellenger reached the 18th tee he was all smiles. Born 12/24/1997. Favorite Quotes. 2021 Jordan Brewers - Adult m Baseball. Jordan Brewers. He constantly picks at grass and rubs dirt on his hands neurotically. Love family, disc golf, poker and friends. VANCOUVER British Columbia is sending over 200 athletes, coaches and officials to the 2004 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games in Athens as part of Team Canada. Same deal in a wooded area. As I get older, it's getting tougher put the heat on something like the Flash. His throws off the tee were wildly unpredictable. © 2021 Advance Local Media LLC. "I had a struggle this round, but I stayed positive, hung in there," he said at the end. Sections of this page. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (each updated 1/1/21). Six of those courses are playing host to the World Championship tournament, which brings in hundreds of players from around the globe – the best of the best in the sport. Skellenger had only nine. Some arced beautifully into the fairway while others flew into trees and fields. m_gallery_json = "https://blog.oregonlive.com/photogallery/4450/11190216.json"; Throwing from a kneel at the trunk of the second tree, his third throw went through a sheet of branches to get back on the fairway. Heiman alternates 10 to 12 flags in his front yard throughout the year to pay tribute to the United States and veterans who have served the country. California Town Mourns Marine's Death Marine Lance Cpl. He packed up and left the course, finishing the day now tied for 14th. Paul Ulibarri. The Rattler is old school, and I love it. Team Discraft is stocked with the top players in the sport of disc golf. Some of the biggest names in the sport at the time jumped on board. But that means little when it comes down the game, as the hometown hero proved his salt through a tough sixth round that ran him through an emotional gauntlet. Paul Ulibarri #27171 Professional Show Low, Arizona, United States Paul McBeth #27523 Professional Huntington Beach, California, United States Alan Wagner #28550 Professional Montrose, Iowa, United States Shasta Criss #28597 Professional Santa Cruz, California, United States Tim Skellenger is one of Portland's best disc golfers, representing his hometown at the Professional Disc Golf World Championships, held this week at Portland courses. Our only bias is toward the truth. Lots of players need to get a grip. Social Share. I've been playing disc golf for 17 years starting in my hometown of Santa Maria, CA. Really everyone I get to play with I’m watching and listening and learning. Schusterick was calm and collected, throwing evenly and easily. All four have player ratings of 1035 and over! I’m always analyzing their shots and why they threw them and how I’d do it differently. They were all nearly 20 strokes ahead of Skellenger and his group of four on Friday. And these weren’t just small name regional pros. His straight-shooting play in round six moved him up slightly to a tie for 11th place with an impressive seven under par. About Paul Ulibarri. Hometown: Telluride, CO, USA 2013 FINISHES 1st Chu3 One Rounder 1st Colorado Open 1st Grateful Disc Spring DGC 1st Jekyll & Hyde Classic 1st Spring Fling – Pro 1st St. Patty’s Meltdown 1st The Crossroads Open FULL PROFILE Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Nicholas … Heading into the sixth round on Friday, Tim Skellenger sat comfortably tied for 12th place. Dan is also an accomplished course designer, and owns. Join Facebook to connect with Paul Ulibarri and others you may know. And these weren’t just small name regional pros. The original Team Prodigy featured touring pros like Will Schusterick, Paul Ulibarri, Catrina Allen, Paige Pierce, Nikko Locastro, Jeremy Koling, Garrett Gurthie, and a little known up and comer named Ricky Wysocki. or. The 2012 St Louis Open had a great finale with a power-packed final four: Paul Ulibarri, Will Schusterick, Cale Leiviska, and hometown favorite Nikko Locastro. He pounds the ground in anguish when he throws poorly, but also smiles broadly and cheers on the competition. m_gallery_title = "Beaver State Fling brings disc golf pros to Milo McIver State Park"; About Paul. Motivated, Have integrity, Family oriented, kind to others. Ulibarri has had an impressive start to 2018, averaging 1040-rated golf through four tournaments this year. NUKE has proven to be a good replacement. Tim Skellenger plays like nobody else. m_gallery_creation_date = "Saturday, June 16, 2012, 8:36 PM"; Meet Portland's disc golf maverick, Tim Skellenger, Professional Disc Golf World Championships, Beaver State Fling brings disc golf pros to Milo McIver State Park. Use controls above or click here to open this Hometown Heroes podcast in a new window ... —Paul Loeffler. I moved to Tacoma, WA in Nov. of 2009 and that is where I currently reside. Dallas news, headlines, weather, sports and traffic from KDFW FOX 4 News, serving Dallas-Fort Worth, North Texas and the state of Texas. "I'm not making it easy today, that's for sure," he told him. Way up at the front was a group of four players – Paul Ulibarri, Richard Wysocki, Paul McBeth and Nathan Doss (who lives in Bend) – who fought tooth and nail for the lead. Put a fresh one in your bag and it's just like putting a seasoned Buzzz in there. My most notable win to date has to be the 2007 KC Wide Open National Tour victory along with 2 USDGC putting championships from 2008 & 2010. The three other guys in his group had a combined 98 career wins. Current City and Hometown. Paul Ulibarri is on Facebook. CMI staff photo: Benna Sayyed Tony Heiman prepares two flags to fly in his front yard at his house on East 11th Street. Plus it is a great windy day putter. To connect with Paul, sign up for Facebook today. His tee shots weren't great, but his approaches to the hole bordered on brilliant. Dodge said the cards evolved from preparing player information and photos for the tour website. "I want to perform really well, especially with the weight on my shoulders of the world championships being here in Oregon," he said. Their skill came through as these four all met in the safari finale out of I aced again on January 12th, 2010 on long pin, hole #16 at Ft. Hills during a doubles round with young bucks, Paul Ulibarri and Nikko Locastro. Awesome. Paul is 30 years old, and lives in Gilbert, Arizona. Leonard was born in Loleta, CA July 1, 1923. Floats like no other so I can run at long putts and not go too far by if I miss. The contest is grueling. 3 time KC Wide Open Champ; 2 time DGLO Champ; 3 time Bob West Memorial Champ Plus watch NewsNOW, FOX SOUL, and more exclusive coverage from around the country. When the Surge first came out I aced a hole just over 400 feet. I love throwing it 300 feet and under on upshots or drives, as long as there is a high ceiling. "The rest of the field is probably going to make a move on me, but I'm still excited with the way I finished.". Bonnie Lou, a pioneering country singer who was among the first to transition successfully into rockabilly and rock ‘n’ roll, has died. m_gallery_id = "11190216"; m_gallery_blog_id = "4450"; Built the Memorial up from a 50 player event to one of the top rated NT events hosting up to 400 players each year. No places to show. Skellenger on the other hand is something of a wild card. Browse players by last name, team and position. Trying to replace the XL with this one. It has great control. From there he managed an incredible throw that barely made it over a fenced barrier to land perfectly at the base of the hole to save par. Ulibarri. m_gallery = "beaver_state_fling_brings_disc_golf_pros_to_milo_mciver_state_park"; Way up at the front was a group of four players – Paul Ulibarri, Richard Wysocki, Paul McBeth and Nathan Doss (who lives in Bend) – who fought tooth and nail for the lead. Players have been experiencing that firsthand at the Professional Disc Golf World Championships this week, held at a handful of courses around the greater Portland area. Those remaining play in the semi-finals and the finals on Saturday, which will decide the 2014 world champion. My favorite things are traveling and seeing new places. The XL comes out when I need a disc to throw straight through a tight fairway. Favorite T.V. Coming into the final day, a couple of these players had to play their way into the final four. The original Team Prodigy featured touring pros like Will Schusterick, Paul Ulibarri, Catrina Allen, Paige Pierce, Nikko Locastro, Jeremy Koling, Garrett Gurthie, and a little known up and comer named Ricky Wysocki. Disc golf isn't a very forgiving game. Bats L. Throws R. Height 6' 1" Weight 190 lbs. But Skellenger had an answer to every misstep. ... Current City and Hometown. 2021 Love at First Sting • R2F9 • Michael Johansen • Paul Ulibarri • Alex Ziros • Tal Wambeke ... (Wild Honey Records) Where I live there’s something in the water/where I live there’s music in the air, sings John Paul Keith about his Memphis hometown. There are six rounds of play before the pack is cut to the top 48 players. Stream local news and weather live from FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth.