Favorite Courses :

Boomer Lake (Stillwater, OK) Hunter Park (Tulsa, OK) Black Hawk (Tulsa, OK) Coyote at Lorch Park (Cedar Hill, TX) Fritz Park (Irving, TX) The Meadow at Circle R Ranch (Wimberly, TX) Z-Boaz (Fort Worth, TX) Expo Park (Denver, CO) Waterworks (Kansas City, MO) Snow Bowl (Flagstaff, AZ)

In The Bag:

2 "E" Spirits - Hyzers, spike shots, and helixes
1 “E” Rage – Hyzers, skip shots, and two fingers
1 “E” Blurr – hyzer-flips
1 “E” Diablo DT – long straight and controlled drives
1 "S" Illusion - Anhyzers and headwind shots typically up to 475’
1 “E” Inferno – DISTANCE
1 “E” Scream - straight and finesse shots
1 “E” Sabre – Utility disc
1 "E" Blaze - Control shots and straight shots requiring a fade-out at 200’-325'.
1 "S" Demon - Mid-range hyzers requiring pin-point accuracy
1 “E” Element – Midrange
2 Soft Wizards - Putting and shots within 300’

Strengths:

Although most would say "Drive for show, putt for dough," I would argue that my strong suit makes those "putts for dough" a lot easier. Since I started playing, my driving ability has provided opportunities for birdies on many holes where those at my skill level couldn't imagine hitting a birdie. Growing through the disc golf ranks, my driving ability has enabled me to find alternative routes to holes and created more birdie opportunities. Also, I can throw slower discs which allow for a greater margin of error because I don't need a driver to reach 375 foot holes. My "Drive for show" mentality helped me to a strong finish at some big tournaments. Lastly, casual players will often approach me about increasing their distance, and it adds instant credibility to Gateway when say that I throw Gateway discs. Suffice to say, having a big arm is the cornerstone of my game.

Training:

In order to train, I stick to the basics. My practice routine consists of the following:
- Practicing putting for 15-20 minutes before each round.
- Implementing field training to improve driving distance and accuracy with mid-range discs.
- Playing a diversity of courses to practice a variety of shots.
- Including additional "disc golf" exercises in my weight-training programs.

Player Advice:

Although the adage "Practice makes perfect" may be overused, it is absolutely true. This can be achieved through the following:
- Practice "must have" putts before every round.
- Increase driving distance and mid-range accuracy by practicing in open fields with plenty of room.
- Play a variety of courses to round out your game.
- Hone your mental game by playing tournaments as frequently as possible.
- Throw GATEWAY!

Player Models/Influences:

Mentors - Ron "Papa" Bear - Stillwater, OK...Gateway Pros – Matt Hall & Devan Owens...Gateway owner David McCormack...Playing Partners - Kyle McClure, Ryan Allensworth, Dash Harrison, & Aleksey Bubis.

Personal Disc Golf Goals:

- Increase rating by 15 points during 2007
- Win a sanctioned tournament * Place top-10 at an A-tier