| Will Schusterick | |
|---|---|
| — Disc golfer — | |
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Dudley William Schusterick |
| Nickname | Will |
| Born | 1992 (age 33–34) |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Spouse | Latricia Gunther of Beckley, W.V. |
| Career | |
| Turned professional | 2008 |
| Current tours | PDGA National Tour Disc Golf Pro Tour Disc Golf World Tour |
| Professional wins | 77 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| PDGA National Tour | 2 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| PDGA World Championships | 2nd: 2011 |
| USDGC | Won: 2010, 2012, 2014 |
| European Masters | 6th: 2014 |
| European Open | 3rd: 2013 |
| Japan Open | 6th: 2010 |
Will Schusterick (/ˈʃuːstərɪk/ SHOO-stə-rik;1 born May 4, 1992, in Reno, Nevada) is an American professional disc golfer.23
Schusterick has won the United States Disc Golf Championship three times. He turned pro in 2008 at the age of 16, and his career earnings are $215,190.29 (as of September 2016).24
Schusterick was born in Nevada, but has lived the majority of his life in Knoxville and Nashville, Tennessee.3 He is currently the CEO5 and a part-owner of Prodigy Disc.
Professional career
Notable wins
| Year | Tournament | Tier | Stroke Margin | Winning score | Runner up | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | US Disc Golf Championship | M | -2 | (61-63-56-64=244) | Nikko Locastro | $12,000 |
| 2012 | Stockholm Open | M | -4 | -24 (55-62-52-59=228) | David Feldberg | $4,050 |
| 2012 | US Disc Golf Championship | M | -2 | -48 (59-57-53-55=224) | Richard Wysocki | $7,500 |
| 2013 | Memorial Championship | NT | Playoff | -48 (49-42-48-45=184) | Paul McBeth | $3,700 |
| 2013 | Beaver State Fling | NT | -2 | -35 (50-53-51-55=209) | Nathan Doss | $3,600 |
| 2014 | US Disc Golf Championship | M | Playoff | -19 (62-59-62-66=249) | Paul McBeth | $8,000 |
| 2015 | St. Jude Disc Golf Charity Invitational | XA | -2 | -9 (57-60=117) | Steve Rico | $1,600 |
Major, NT playoff record (2-1)
| Year | Tournament | Opponent(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Memorial Championship | Paul McBeth | Won with birdie on first extra hole 6 |
| 2014 | US Disc Golf Championship | Paul McBeth, Johne McCray | Won with birdie on second extra hole; McCray eliminated after first extra hole 7 |
| 2015 | Beaver State Fling | Paul McBeth | Lost to birdie on third extra hole 8 |
Summary
| Competition Tier | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Top-5 | Top-25 | Events |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 |
| Other Majors | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 20 |
| National Tour | 2 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 43 | 51 |
Annual statistics
| Year | Events | Wins | Top 3 | Earnings | $ / Event | Rating† | World Ranking† |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 | 0 | 0 | $0 | $0.00 | 949 | - |
| 2007 | 8 | 0 | 3 | $827 | $103.38 | 975 | - |
| 2008 | 33 | 10 | 16 | $11,041 | $334.58 | 1002 | - |
| 2009 | 20 | 3 | 5 | $5,753 | $287.65 | 1013 | 27 |
| 2010 | 32 | 10 | 16 | $23,976 | $749.25 | 1020 | 19 |
| 2011 | 39 | 12 | 21 | $24,957 | $639.92 | 1032 | 2 |
| 2012 | 35 | 8 | 22 | $38,089 | $1,088.26 | 1044 | 1 |
| 2013 | 34 | 14 | 25 | $33,850 | $995.59 | 1043 | 3 |
| 2014 | 32 | 7 | 18 | $27,916 | $872.38 | 1027 | 8 |
| 2015 | 29 | 10 | 20 | $31,633 | $1,090.79 | 1027 | 3 |
| 2016 | 25 | 3 | 6 | $15,415 | $616.60 | 1013 | - |
| Career | 289 | 77 | 152 | $213,457 | $738.61 | - | - |
†At Year End
Equipment
Schusterick is sponsored by Prodigy Disc. He commonly carries a combination of the following discs:910
Distance Drivers
- D1 (400g, 400s)
- D2 (400g)
- D3 (400g)
- D4 (400g)
- X1 (750)
Fairway Drivers
- H1 (750)
- H3 (750)
- F1 (400)
- F2 (400)
- F3 (400s)
- F5 (400)
Midranges
- A2 (400g)
- M2 (200, 750)
- M3 (750)
Putters
- PA1 (300s, 750)
- PA3 (200, 300s, 350g)
- PA4 (200)
References
References
- "Driving Instruction- Will Schusterick". YouTube. Retrieved 20 December 2019.
- "Will Schusterick #29064".
- "About Will Schusterick". Archived from the original on 2016-03-05.
- "Will Schusterick, Team Prodigy, 2010, 2012 & 2014 US Champ". prodigydisc.com. Archived from the original on 2015-10-26.
- "Changing Of The Guard - Will Schusterick Named CEO of Prodigy Disc". Prodigy Disc. Retrieved 2025-01-24.
- "Will Schusterick claims 2013 Memorial Championship". 3 March 2013. Archived from the original on 15 May 2018. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
- Michalowski, J. (6 October 2014). "Schusterick needs playoff for third USDGC, Pierce claims Performance Flight".
- Goldner, B. (14 June 2015). "McBeth tops Schusterick in 3-hole sudden death playoff, Weese gets first NT win at 2015 Beaver State Fling".
- "Prodigy Pro In the Bag".
- "Schusterick in the bag and BP-3 review". YouTube.