James Conrad (born May 4, 1990) is a professional disc golfer from Blacksburg, Virginia, currently competing on the PDGA National Tour, and Disc Golf Pro Tour. He Joined the Professional Disc Golf Association in 2000 and became a professional in 2006. Conrad has won both the PDGA World Championships, in 2021, and the United States Disc Golf Championship, in 2019.
| James Conrad | |
|---|---|
| — Disc golfer — | |
| Personal information | |
| Full name | James Conrad |
| Nickname | Jungle James |
| Born | May 4, 1990 |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)[1] |
| Weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Hometown | Blacksburg, Virginia |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Residence | Blacksburg, Virginia |
| Career | |
| Turned professional | 2006 |
| Current tour(s) | PDGA National Tour Disc Golf Pro Tour |
| Professional wins | 27 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| PDGA World Championships | Won: 2021 |
| USDGC | Won: 2019 |
Conrad is most notable for throwing what is widely considered the most famous shot in disc golf history: a 247-foot approach shot he hit for birdie on the final hole at the 2021 PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championship.[2][3][4] The shot forced a playoff with Paul McBeth, which Conrad won on the first hole to secure his first world championship title.[5] The shot was the number one play on ESPN's SportsCenter Top 10 highlight segment, and was widely covered throughout mainstream sports media.[6]
In 266 career PDGA events, he has 31 wins and has amassed $186,092 in winnings.[7]
Sponsorships
editConrad was sponsored by Innova Champion Discs starting in 2016. In January 2021 he signed a two-year sponsorship deal with MVP Disc Sports.[8]
Majors (2)
edit| Year | Tournament | Stroke Margin | Winning Score | Runner Up | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | United States Disc Golf Championship | -1 | -19 (64-58-58-69=249) | Jeremy Koling | $12,000 |
| 2021 | Professional Disc Golf World Championship | 0 (Playoff) | -39 (50-56-52-54-54=266) | Paul McBeth | $16,500 |
Signature Discs
editJames Conrad is a member of MVP Discs team, and has his own line of discs and bags from the company.[9] The discs include:
- Zenith, a distance driver
- Terra, a fairway driver
- Nomad, a putt and approach disc
- Detour, a midrange driver
- Trail, a distance driver
References
edit- ^ "Player Profile: James Conrad - James Conrad Disc Golf".
- ^ Ultiworld Disc Golf Staff (2021-06-27). "Highlight: James Conrad's Throw-In At 2021 Pro Worlds". Ultiworld Disc Golf.
- ^ Romano, Anthony (2021-06-27). "Blacksburg native hits UNREAL shot to force playoff en route to Disc Golf World Championship". WDBJ7 Roanoke.
- ^ Woodard, Adam (2021-06-28). "Watch what some are calling the greatest disc golf shot in history". Golfweek.
- ^ Hill, Steve (2021-06-29). "It's Been 3 Days Since Disc Golf's 'Holy Shot' And I'm Still Vibrating". Release Point.
- ^ Eisenhood, Charlie (2021-06-29). "James Conrad's 'Holy Shot' Went Ultra-Viral". Ultiworld Disc Golf.
- ^ "James Conrad #17295".
- ^ Eisenhood, Charlie (2021-01-22). "James Conrad Signs Two-Year Deal with MVP". Ultiworld Disc Golf. Retrieved 2021-08-18.
- ^ "James Conrad Line". MVP Disc Sports. Retrieved 2024-05-08.