Players: Joe Thompson
PDGA Number:  21636
Age:  31
Hometown:  Des Moines, IA
Years Playing:  4
Style:  RHBH
Big Drives:  400'
2006 Notes:  PDGA Statistics
Occupation:  Programmer & DBA
Favorite Courses :
Akita’s Run (Vichey, MO), Ozark Mountain (Vichey, MO), Waterworks( KC, MO), Hobson Park (Bowling Green, KY), Tower Ridge (Eau Claire, WI), Walnut Ridge (Johnston, IA), Kiwanis Park (Galesburg, IL), IHCC (Ottumwa, IA), Pickard Park (Indianola, IA), Edmundson Park (Oskaloosa, IA)
In The Bag:
(1) Spirit - Headwinds(Any distance)
(4) Blurr - Everything from hyzers to rollers(350+)
(2) Assassin - Controlled distance driver(330-350)
(2) Sabre - Fairway and Midrange (300-330)
(2) Element - Midrange shots 250-300
(1) Demon - Headwind midrange, Spike Hyzers, Thumbers
(1) Magic - Jump putts, putting outside the circle, short anhyzer drives
(3) Wizard - Variety of plastics and wear. Putting, drives, approaches
Strengths :
I would say that my strength is my putting and approach game. I practice my putting more than any other part of my game. I feel confident that I can make 85% of my putts from 25 feet and in on most days.
Training:
My training during the season usually consists of hitting the rugby field down the street for an hour a couple of times a week to try and work on various shots as well as try to work on my form. I also try to get in at least 2 rounds a week to get some course time in so I am not just throwing discs in the wide open.
Player Advice:
Putting is where you can make up your strokes. It doesn’t matter if you can drive 450 ft. if you can’t make the 20 footer you have left.
Player Models/Influences:
A few players that have influenced my game would be Shane Stewart, Mike Despenas, Dave McCormack and Blake T. All of these players have contributed in some way to helping me round out my game.
Personal Disc Golf Goals:
- Work on my all around game and bring it back up to where it should be.
- Get my first Advanced win this year and cash in at least 75% of my events.
- Spread the word of Gateway Disc Sports




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