Nate Doss

Nate Doss
Nate Doss
Nate Doss in 2005.
Nate at the 2005 PDGA Match Play Championships
Born May 17, 1985
Santa Cruz, CA
Nationality American
Occupation Professional Disc Golfer

Nate Doss is currently the number one ranked disc golfer in the world.[1] Doss has won three world championships (2005, 2007, 2011). With his win in 2011, Nate became only the second person with three world championships, after Ken Climo's 12. In addition to his three world championships, Doss became the first Discraft sponsored player to win the sport's most prestigious event, the United States Disc Golf Championship. He won in 2008.[2]

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Amateur Career

Nate first played disc golf when he was seven years old, and by the time he was eleven, he was hooked.[3] Success wasn't too far behind. In 2008, at the age of thirteen, Nate was invited to the Amateur World Championships, held in Appleton, Wisconsin, by Steady Ed. He finished seventh in the Juniors < 16 division. In 1999, he went to Kansas City, Missouri and won the same division he took seventh in the year before.[4] He turned pro the next year.

Professional Career

2008 Season

The 2008 season was possibly Nate Doss's best season yet. While he won only one National Tour (NT) event, he also won the most prestigious disc golf tournament of the year, the United States Disc Golf Championship. This win gave him his largest payday as a professional disc golfer: $12,000. Other top finishes of the year include runner up finishes in two majors: The Scandinavian Open, held in Skellefteå, Sweden, and the World Championships, held in Kalamazoo and Battle Creek, Michigan.[5] His runner-up finish in the world championships was his fourth straight top two finish in this tournament, a run bested only by Ken Climo's nine straight wins.

In addition to the National Tour wins, Nate won two smaller tournaments and finished second in the National Tour Series. In just 14 events on the year, his earnings were $27,545, giving him an average of $1,967.5 per tournament attended. Finished year with 1036 rating. A stellar season by any measure.

2009 Season

The 2009 season was very much an up and down year by Nate's standards. Perhaps the greatest disappointment of the season came when he finished 12th at the World Championships, his worst finish there since he placed 18th in 2004. This finish ended his four year run of top two finishes. On the upside, Doss won six tournaments, including two National Tour stops. He also finished on the lead card at the USDGC, taking fourth and his largest paycheck of the year. Nate wrapped up the year earning $18,088 in 23 tournaments, for an average of $786.43 per tournament. He finished the year rated 1033.[6]

2010 Season

The 2010 season was another underwhelming year. Out of 22 events played, Doss won only two, the Brent Hambrick Memorial Open, a National Tour Event, and the Pittsburgh Flying Disc Open, an A Tier event. Despite only winning twice, Nate finished in the top three in several National Tour events as well as Majors. Notable third place finishes include the Steady Ed Memorial Masters Cup (NT}, Beaver State Fling (NT), Japan Open (M), and the Minnesota Majestic (NT). Doss also finished fifth at worlds. End of the year totals include $19,512 earned in 22 tournaments, for an average of $886.91. End of the year rating was 1036.[7]

2011 Season

The 2011 season was Doss's second full season as a full-time professional. It was a hallmark season in a number of ways. First, this season marked the first time in his career that his Player Rating eclipsed the 1040 mark, peaking at 1042 as of the October 25th update.[8] In addition to one National Tour win, Doss won his third career World Championship in 2011, giving him sole possession of second place on the career world titles list. As of November 12, Nate has earned $26,269 in 20 tournaments, for an average of $1,313.45 per tournament, the highest per tournament average on tour in 2011.

2011 Worlds

In 2011, the 2011 Disc Golf World Championships took place in Nate Doss's backyard - Santa Cruz, California. One of the courses included in the championship, DeLaveaga DGC, was the first course Doss played on, at seven years old.[3] Nate beat second place finishers Josh Anthon and Will Schusterick by seven strokes for his third world championship, his first since 2007. [9]

Signature Discs

As of 2011, Nate has two signature discs, the Elite X Avenger and ESP Surge.[10]

Notable Wins

Date Tournament Tier Location Earnings Results Page
02005-07-25 July 25, 2005 World Championships M [1] Allentown, PA $5,000 Results Page
02007-05-25 May 25, 2007 Beaver State Fling [2] NT [3] Portland, OR $1,615 Results Page
02007-06-30 June 30, 2007 Canadian Open NT Toronto Island, Ontario $2,821 Results Page
02007-08-01 August 1, 2007 World Championships M High Bridge, WI $5,500 Results Page
02008-06-20 June 20, 2008 Golden State Classic NT La Mirada, CA $1,800 Results Page
02008-10-01 October 1, 2008 US Disc Golf Championship [4] M Rock Hill, SC $12,000 Results Page
02009-04-25 April 25, 2009 Green Country Open NT Pawhuska, OK $1,080 Results Page
02009-06-19 June 19, 2009 Minnesota Majestic NT Twin Cities, MN $2,500 Results Page
02010-07-10 July 10, 2010 Brent Hambrick Memorial Open [5] NT Columbus, OH $1,800 Results Page
02011-06-10 June 10, 2011 Kansas City Wide Open NT Kansas City, MO $1,650 Results Page
02011-08-09 August 9, 2011 World Championships [6] M Santa Cruz, CA $7,000 Results Page
02011-09-02 September 2, 2011 Vibram Open at Maple Hill [7] NT Leicester, MA $3,000 Results Page

Annual Statistics

Year Events Wins Top 3 Earnings $ / Event Rating
2001 6 0 1 $1,766 $294.33 995
2002 9 0 2 $2,128 $236.44 1000
2003 15 0 4 $4,574 $304.93 1001
2004 18 2 6 $6,328 $351.56 1013
2005 19 4 9 $14,032 $738.53 1027
2006 18 5 8 $14,171 $787.28 1029
2007 18 6 15 $24,163 $1,342.39 1030
2008 14 4 8 $27,545 $1,967.50 1036
2009 23 7 14 $18,088 $786.44 1033
2010 22 2 11 $19,512 $886.91 1036
2011 20 5 11 $26,269 $1,313.45 1042
Career 182 35 89 $158,665 $871.79 x

References

  1. ^ PDGA (October 2011). "Disc Golf World Rankings". http://www.pdga.com/WorldRankings. Retrieved 2011-11-9. 
  2. ^ USDGC. "USDGC Tournament History". http://www.usdgc.com/general-information/tournament-history. Retrieved 2011-11-9. 
  3. ^ a b 1000 Rated Disc Golf (2008-8-3). "Interview with Nate Doss". http://www.1000rated.com/2008/10/interview-nate-doss/. Retrieved 2011-11-9. 
  4. ^ PDGA (2011-10-30). "PDGA Junior World Champions". http://www.pdga.com/files/documents/JuniorChampions.pdf. Retrieved 2011-11-13. 
  5. ^ PDGA (2008-12-31). "Nate Doss 2008 Player Page". http://www.pdga.com/player_stats/21476/2008. Retrieved 2011-11-10. 
  6. ^ PDGA (2009-12-31). "Nate Doss 2009 Player Page". http://www.pdga.com/player_stats/21476/2009. Retrieved 2011-11-13. 
  7. ^ PDGA (2010-12-31). "Nate Doss 2010 Player Page". http://www.pdga.com/player_stats/21476/2010. Retrieved 2011-11-13. 
  8. ^ PDGA (2011-10-25). "PDGA Player Ratings History". http://www.pdga.com/player_ratings_history/21476/2010. Retrieved 2011-11-12. 
  9. ^ "Disc Golf: Capitola's Doss Claims Third Pro Worlds Title". 2011-8-14. 
  10. ^ Discraft. "Nathan Doss Disc Golf Bio". http://www.discraft.com/team_doss.html. Retrieved 2011-11-11. 

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