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The basics
Quick facts
Intro
American disc golfer
Gender:
Male
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Birth:
4 May 1992(Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, USA)
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Education:
Bearden High School
The details
Biography
Introduction
Will Schusterick (/ˈʃuːstərɪk/ SHOO-stə-rik; born May 4, 1992 in Reno, Nevada) is an American professional disc golfer.
Schusterick has won the United States Disc Golf Championship three times. He turned pro in 2008 at the age of 16, and his career earnings are $215,190.29 (as of September 2016).
Schusterick was born in Nevada, but has lived the majority of his life in Knoxville and Nashville, Tennessee. He is currently sponsored by, and a part-owner of Prodigy Disc.
Professional career
Notable wins
| Year | Tournament | Tier | Stroke Margin | Winning Score | Runner Up | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | US Disc Golf Championship | M | -2 | (61-63-56-64=244) | Nikko Locastro | $12,000 |
| 2012 | Stockholm Open | M | -4 | -24 (55-62-52-59=228) | David Feldberg | $4,050 |
| 2012 | US Disc Golf Championship | M | -2 | -48 (59-57-53-55=224) | Richard Wysocki | $7,500 |
| 2013 | Memorial Championship | NT | Playoff | -48 (49-42-48-45=184) | Paul McBeth | $3,700 |
| 2013 | Beaver State Fling | NT | -2 | -35 (50-53-51-55=209) | Nathan Doss | $3,600 |
| 2014 | US Disc Golf Championship | M | Playoff | -19 (62-59-62-66=249) | Paul McBeth | $8,000 |
| 2015 | St. Jude Disc Golf Charity Invitational | XA | -2 | -9 (57-60=117) | Steve Rico | $1,600 |
Major, NT playoff record (2-1)
| Year | Tournament | Opponent(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Memorial Championship | Paul McBeth | Won with birdie on first extra hole |
| 2014 | US Disc Golf Championship | Paul McBeth, Johne McCray | Won with birdie on second extra hole; McCray eliminated after first extra hole |
| 2015 | Beaver State Fling | Paul McBeth | Lost to birdie on third extra hole |
Summary
| Competition Tier | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Top-5 | Top-25 | Events |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 |
| Other Majors | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 20 |
| National Tour | 2 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 43 | 51 |
Annual statistics
| Year | Events | Wins | Top 3 | Earnings | $ / Event | Rating | World Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 | 0 | 0 | $0 | $0.00 | 949 | - |
| 2007 | 8 | 0 | 3 | $827 | $103.38 | 975 | - |
| 2008 | 33 | 10 | 16 | $11,041 | $334.58 | 1002 | - |
| 2009 | 20 | 3 | 5 | $5,753 | $287.65 | 1013 | 27 |
| 2010 | 32 | 10 | 16 | $23,976 | $749.25 | 1020 | 19 |
| 2011 | 39 | 12 | 21 | $24,957 | $639.92 | 1032 | 2 |
| 2012 | 35 | 8 | 22 | $38,089 | $1,088.26 | 1044 | 1 |
| 2013 | 34 | 14 | 25 | $33,850 | $995.59 | 1043 | 3 |
| 2014 | 32 | 7 | 18 | $27,916 | $872.38 | 1027 | 8 |
| 2015 | 29 | 10 | 20 | $31,633 | $1,090.79 | 1027 | 3 |
| 2016 | 25 | 3 | 6 | $15,415 | $616.60 | 1013 | - |
| Career | 289 | 77 | 152 | $213,457 | $738.61 | - | - |
At Year End
Equipment
Schusterick is sponsored by Prodigy Disc. He commonly carries a combination of the following discs:
Distance Drivers
- D1 (400g, 400s)
- D2 (400g)
- D3 (400g)
- D4 (400g)
- X1 (750)
Fairway Drivers
- H1 (750)
- H3 (750)
- F1 (400)
- F2 (400)
- F3 (400s)
- F5 (400)
Midranges
- A2 (400g)
- M2 (200, 750)
- M3 (750)
Putters
- PA1 (300s, 750)
- PA3 (200, 300s, 350g)
- PA4 (200)