Beyond the Fairway: What Disc Golf Pros Would Do If They Weren't Touring

The world of disc golf is filled with talented individuals who are passionate about the sport. But beyond their skills on the fairway, what do these professionals really want to do? We spoke with over 50 touring pros to find out.

For some, it's a dream job that they've always wanted to pursue. For others, it's a passion project or a career path that they're just getting started. From professional baseball players to chemical engineers and PE teachers, the diversity of these individuals is as impressive as their disc golf skills.

Richard Wysocki, one of the top touring pros, revealed that he would have loved to be a pro baseball player if he hadn't chosen disc golf. Calvin Heimburg, another talented player, said he would be a chemical engineer if he weren't on tour. Chris Dickerson joked that he'd probably be an auto mechanic.

Matthew Orum shared his dream of being the captain of a deep-sea fishing charter ship, while Adam Hammes laughed and said he'd probably be a fishing guide. James Conrad was more serious, stating, "I don't have an answer for that."

Nikko Locastro, known for his competitive nature, admitted that if he weren't playing disc golf, he would still do something in the industry – maybe even become a professional skateboarder. Joel Freeman had multiple answers to this question, wishing he could live ten different lives and pursue various passions.

Paul Ulibarri's friend Ricky Wysocki thought he'd make a great pro golfer if he weren't on tour. Andrew Fish, a part-time touring pro, is an environmental engineer in his off-season. Nathan Queen used to be a flooring installer, while Chandler Fry works as a licensed titling clerk.

Emerson Keith would love to work at a summer camp if he weren't a pro. Bradley Williams thought he'd travel and coach or do industrial electronic work. Gregg Barsby wants to play music in a professional band – with a rather... colorful name.

The list goes on, featuring talented individuals from various backgrounds and interests. Some want to pursue careers in education, while others would love to be entrepreneurs or coaches. There's even a few who'd trade their disc golf bag for a medical sales position or a life as a PE teacher.

It's clear that these pros are more than just skilled athletes – they're multifaceted individuals with diverse passions and interests. Whether it's a dream job, a passion project, or simply pursuing happiness, these disc golf professionals show us that there's more to them than meets the eye.

As we see what lies beyond the fairway for these talented individuals, one thing becomes clear: no matter what their profession may be, they're all winners in our eyes.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/if-i-werent-tour