Ricky Wysocki
Richard Wysocki (born June 5, 1993 in Brunswick, Ohio) is an American professional disc golfer based in Fort Mill, South Carolina.[1][2]
| Ricky Wysocki | |
|---|---|
| — Disc Golfer — | |
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Richard Wysocki |
| Nickname | Ricky |
| Born | 5.6.1993 Brunswick, Ohio |
| Nationality |  |
| Career | |
| Status | Professional |
| Current tour(s) | PDGA National Tour, Disc Golf Pro Tour |
| Professional wins | 107 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| PDGA National Tour | 12 |
| Disc Golf World Tour | 3 |
| Disc Golf Pro Tour | 4 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| PDGA World Championships | Won: 2016, 2017 |
| USDGC | 2nd: 2012, 2015, 2017 |
| Aussie Open | Won: 2017 |
| European Masters | Won: 2015 |
| Achievements and awards | |
| PDGA Male Rookie of the Year | 2011 |
| PDGA Male Player of the Year | 2012 |
| National Tour Series Champion | 2016 |
| Disc Golf World Tour Points Champion | 2016 |
| Disc Golf Pro Tour Points Champion | 2016 |
Wysocki turned pro in 2010.[1] His career earnings are $366,409.76 (as of May 2019). Wysocki is a 2 time PDGA - World Champion and is widely regarded as one of the best players in the world, holding the second highest PDGA rating currently, after Paul McBeth. [3]
Professional wins (107 total)
Wysocki won the PDGA Rookie of the Year Award in 2011 and the Male Player of the Year Award in 2012, the only male player to win the two back-to-back.[4] Wysocki won the PDGA-World Championship two times (2016-2017), defeating 4x World Champ Paul McBeth both times. Also in 2016, he won the PDGA National Tour Series, the Disc Golf World Tour Points series, and the Disc Golf Pro Tour points series.
Majors (6)
| Year | Tournament | Stroke Margin | Winning Score | Runner Up | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | PDGA Championship | -2 | -50 (58-52-53-59-34=256) | Nate Doss | $3,100 |
| 2014 | Japan Open | -3 | -34 (60-51-51-55-52-31=300) | Nikko Locastro | $4,410 |
| 2015 | European Masters | -1 | -24 (54-55-56=165) | Paul McBeth | $5,001 |
| 2016 | PDGA Pro World Championships | -6 | -58 (47-48-51-56-52-28=282) | Paul McBeth | $10,000 |
| 2017 | Australian Open | -1 | -48 (57-48-58-49=212) | Eagle McMahon | $4,000 |
| 2017 | PDGA Pro World Championship | -8 | -41 (60-55-55-59=229) | Paul McBeth | $12,000 |
National Tour (11)
| Year | Tournament | Stroke Margin | Winning Score | Runner Up | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Brent Hambrick Memorial Open | -6 | -30 (72-49-65-28=214) | Gregg Barsby | $1,800 |
| 2013 | Texas State Championships | -10 | -33 (65-59-62=186) | Paul McBeth | $1,660 |
| 2013 | Disc Golf Hall of Fame Classic | -4 | -44 (53-62-55-58=228) | Nikko Locastro | $2,700 |
| 2013 | Great Lakes Open | -9 | -32 (51-50-53=154) | Garrett Gurthie | $3,000 |
| 2014 | Texas State Championships | -8 | -28 (55-56-62=173) | Simon Lizotte | $1,782 |
| 2014 | Fort Steilacoom Open | -4 | -40 (49-49-47-45-29=219) | Will Schusterick | $1,800 |
| 2015 | Vibram Maple Hill Open | -3 | -26 (51-54-52-57=214) | Gregg Barsby | $3,700 |
| 2016 | Kansas City Wide Open | -7 | -27 (52-52-56=160) | Benjamin Wiggins | $2,525 |
| 2016 | Masters Cup | -1 | -25 (66-61-51=178) | Paul McBeth | $3,000 |
| 2016 | Beaver State Fling | -3 | -33 (54-50-53-54=211) | Philo Brathwaite | $3,750 |
| 2017 | Gentlemen's Club Challenge | -2 | -33 (48-51-49-54=202) | Paul McBeth | $3,000 |
| 2018 | Santa Cruz Masters Cup | -2 | (62-68-54=184) | Joshua Anthon | $4,000 |
National Tour Wins: 12
Summary
| Competition Tier | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Top-5 | Top-25 | Events* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Other Majors | 4 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 17 |
| National Tour | 12 | 10 | 4 | 30 | 48 | 53 |
*As of April 2017
Annual statistics
| Year | Events | Wins | Top 3 | Earnings | $ / Event | Rating† | World Ranking† |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 14 | 2 | 8 | $0 | $40 | 969 | - |
| 2010 | 33 | 6 | 16 | $3,683 | $111.61 | 1003 | 70 |
| 2011 | 44 | 15 | 26 | $17,529 | $398.39 | 1021 | 16 |
| 2012 | 41 | 15 | 31 | $36,457 | $889.20 | 1041 | 2 |
| 2013 | 34 | 18 | 24 | $31,755 | $933.97 | 1047 | 4 |
| 2014 | 35 | 14 | 28 | $41,406 | $1,183.03 | 1042 | 6 |
| 2015 | 22 | 5 | 13 | $33,065 | $1,502.95 | 1043 | 2 |
| 2016 | 23 | 13 | 20 | $56,923 | $2,474.91 | 1048 | - |
| Career | 246 | 88 | 166 | $220,818 | $897.63 | - | - |
†At Year End
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References
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-07-06. Retrieved 2016-08-13.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- Pro Worlds Notebook: Wysocki Family Matters; Lizotte's Literal Circus | Ultiworld Disc Golf Retrieved 2018-06-22.
- "PDGA Player Rankings".
- "PDGA Award Winners".
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