James Conrad
| 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) | Disc Golf Pro Tour |
| Professional wins | 27 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| PDGA World Championships | Won: 2021 |
| USDGC | Won: 2019 |
James Conrad (born May 4, 1990) is a professional disc golfer from Blacksburg, Virginia, currently competing on the 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.
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
[edit]Conrad 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
[edit]James 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.
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