J. Gary Dropcho

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PLAYER INFO

BIO

Division: MP60

PDGA#: #2734

Rating: 951

Career Wins: 39*

Career Earnings: $31,091.60

Height: 5' 11"

Wingspan: 72"

Dominant Hand: Right

Number of Aces: 25+

Longest Measured Throw: 810' downhill

Year Born: 1957

Hometown: Indiana, PA

Titles

First PDGA Amateur Champion 1989, Laurel Springs NC; first pro win -1993 Edgewood Electric Open, Cincinnati, OH (Master division); first MPO win 2001 Shoot the Breeze Open, Ashtabula, OH; 2014/2016 GrandMaster Champion Pittsburgh Flying Disc Open.

Website: gripitandripitdiscgolf.com

Q&A

Memorable Win:

1989 Am Nationals at Boylan Farms in Laurel Springs, NC.

Advice:

Practice both backhand and forehand with all of your discs, including putters. Exhibit good spirit and sportsmanship. Work on your weaknesses.

Goals:

Short term — get stronger, more flexible and mentally resilient. Long Term — play competitive disc golf to 70 years old

Additional Comments:

Marvel at and cheer for all great disc golf play.