Battle Royale: Feldberg Edges Locastro for Yearend PDGA World Rankings Crown
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The 2010 yearend PDGA World Rankings have come to an end, and what a thrilling conclusion it was. After a year-long battle between Nikko Locastro and David Feldberg, Feldberg emerged victorious by a mere two hundredths of a point. This surprising turn of events has left fans on the edge of their seats, wondering what could have been if either player had made just a couple more putts.
The yearend rankings differ from the December World Rankings in one key way: the weighting factors that give more recent events extra value are removed. This subtle change was enough to propel Feldberg to the top spot, but don't count Locastro out just yet – he's poised to regain his title with a mere five hundredths of a point difference when the first 2011 World Rankings are released.
In the women's division, Valarie Jenkins proved herself to be an unstoppable force this season. She took home the top spot in the yearend PDGA World Rankings by a comfortable margin of 0.21 points over Sarah Stanhope. When using the time-weighted calculations used for the December rankings, however, Jenkins' lead grew to 0.45 points.
As we reflect on the past five years of PDGA World Rankings, it's clear that some players have truly stood the test of time. Des Reading leads the pack with his impressive average finish position, closely followed by Valarie Jenkins and several other consistent performers. But will Jenkins be able to dethrone Reading in 2011? The rivalry between these two is sure to continue throughout the season.
Meanwhile, David Feldberg's dominance on the course is matched only by his dedication to growing the sport through education and PDGA Board efforts. Will his multiple interests distract from his playing prowess? Only time will tell. As we look to the future, young stars like Locastro, Ulibarri, and Orum are making their mark, while Ken Climo continues to defy age with his stellar play.
As for Nathan Doss, he's consistently shone during stretches of this five-year period, solidifying his position among the top players. The men who have dominated from 2007 to 2008 – including Feldberg, Locastro, and Ulibarri – will certainly be looking to repeat their success in the coming year.
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Valarie Jenkins and David Feldberg top the Yearend 2010 PDGA World Rankings
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/world-rankings-ye2010