PDGA Directors Poll Reveals Top Seeds for 2018 Season
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The disc golf world is buzzing with excitement as the new season approaches, and to fuel the anticipation, we've introduced a fresh way to gauge the sport's top performers: the PDGA Directors Poll. This innovative ranking system surveys the minds behind the tournaments and provides a unique perspective on who's making waves in professional disc golf.
The inaugural preseason poll brings together 15 of the sport's most dedicated tournament directors and state coordinators, who collectively narrowed down the list to the top 20 Open players and top 10 Open Women's competitors. The poll participants were tasked with evaluating their peers based on a combination of factors: player ratings, world rankings, and last season's standings.
The results show that the reigning PDGA World Champions are indeed ones to watch in 2018. Ricky Wysocki took home an impressive 80 percent of the available first-place votes in Open, solidifying his position as one of the sport's top performers. His consistency and dominance on the course have earned him widespread recognition, and it's no surprise that he's atop this list.
Paige Pierce also dominated her respective poll, garnering nearly 95 percent of the tally in Open Women's. Her remarkable skills on the course have cemented her status as one of the sport's leading ladies, and she remains a force to be reckoned with heading into the new season.
Other notable mentions include James Conrad, who closed out last season with a string of top-five finishes, Melody Waibel, who cracked the women's top 10 after an impressive performance in both NT and DGPT standings, and JohnE McCray, the ageless wonder who continues to defy expectations with his incredible talent.
The PDGA Directors Poll will be updated regularly throughout the season, providing fans and followers with a fresh perspective on the top performers. Whether you're a seasoned fan or new to the sport, these rankings offer an exciting glimpse into what promises to be an action-packed 2018 disc golf season.
Of course, not everyone may agree with this initial ranking, and that's exactly what makes it so interesting! We invite you to share your thoughts in the comments section and keep a close eye on how the rankings evolve throughout the season. Stay tuned for more updates from the PDGA Directors Poll and get ready for an unforgettable 2018 disc golf experience.
Here are the results of our inaugural PDGA Preseason Rankings:
**Open Players**
1. Ricky Wysocki
2. Paul McBeth
3. Nate Sexton
4. Simon Lizotte
5. Jeremy Koling
6. Nate Doss
7. James Conrad
8. Paul Ulibarri
8. Philo Brathwaite
10. Chris Dickerson
11. Josh Anthon
12. Eagle McMahon
13. Cale Leiviska
14. Michael Johansen
15. Gregg Barsby
16. Nikko Locastro
17. Austin Turner
18. JohnE McCray
19. Zach Melton
20. Devan Owens
**Open Women**
1. Paige Pierce (14 first-place votes)
2. Catrina Allen
3. Sarah Hokom
4. Valarie Jenkins
5. Jessica Weese
6. Lisa Fajkus
7. Jennifer Allen
8. Melody Waibel
9. Hannah Leatherman
10. Zoe Andyke
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/introducing-pdga-directors-poll