Double Winners Crowned: 2012 PDGA Players of the Year Revealed

The Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) has announced the winners of the 2012 Player and Rookie of the Year awards. These highly coveted titles are awarded to the top-performing professionals in each division, based on their performance at events throughout the calendar year.

Catrina Ulibarri, a native of Phoenix, Arizona, has been crowned the Female Player of the Year. With an impressive 426 points earned through her exceptional performances at various tournaments, including the United States Women's Disc Golf Championship and two National Tour Elite Series events, Catrina secured her title with ease. She also boasted an impressive record of wins in both A-Tiers and B-Tiers, showcasing her consistency throughout the year.

Ulibarri's dominance was reflected not only in her win count but also in her earnings total, where she ranked first in 2012. Additionally, she held the second-highest annual rating with a score of 965, further solidifying her position as the top female player of the year.

Ricky Wysocki, hailing from Fort Mill, South Carolina, took home the Male Player of the Year award, narrowly edging out Will Schusterick by just 11.66 points. With 317.66 points earned, Ricky demonstrated remarkable consistency throughout the year, boasting an impressive record of wins in both National Tour and A-Tier events.

Wysocki's success was marked not only by his victories but also by his ability to consistently place highly at events, with twelve second-place finishes in 2012 alone. His earnings total ranked second for the year, while he held the second-highest annual rating of 1043, showcasing his exceptional skills and dedication to the sport.

The Rookie of the Year awards were also given out to outstanding newcomers in each division. Melynda Apton, from Dover, Delaware, took home the Female Rookie of the Year award, earning 189 points through her impressive performances at various tournaments. She demonstrated remarkable consistency throughout the year, securing top ten finishes at multiple National Tour events and Majors.

Cameron Colglazier, a native of Millington, Tennessee, was named Male Rookie of the Year after an exceptional debut season, which saw him earn 84 points and secure six POY/ROY wins. His impressive performance earned him recognition among his peers and solidified his position as one to watch in future competitions.

The PDGA congratulates Catrina Ulibarri and Ricky Wysocki on their well-deserved titles, as well as Melynda Apton and Cameron Colglazier for their outstanding rookie seasons. These individuals have demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication to the sport of disc golf, inspiring aspiring players to strive for excellence in this rapidly growing community.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/2012-pdga-players-of-the-year-and-rookies-of-the-year