Disc Golf Around presents the 2024 Fantasy Disc Golf Power Rankings! May they serve you well!
2024 Fantasy Disc Golf Power Rankings – Introduction
Finally, the disc golf season, and by extension, the fantasy disc golf season, have arrived!
The merger of these two things is a beautiful thing and we always look forward to it.
That’s not to say, we have all the answers. Not even close. But we love putting in the research, watching DGN, and making moves on the fantasy chess board.
Hopefully, in the end, this “work” will result in a comprehensive list of players, MPO and FPO (grouped together and separate), that will help guide you in your fantasy draft.
It’s definitely worth stating that this is NOT a ranked list of we we think are the best players. This is a list of who we think will give you the most fantasy value.
As always, if you feel differently about our rankings, be sure to put them in the comments or on our instagram. And of course, if you agree with anything, we definitely want to hear about that too.
Before we get into it, let’s take a quick look at how we arrive at these rankings…
Our Goal for this Year’s Fantasy Disc Golf Power Rankings!
Simply put, our goal for this year is to create a draft list that somebody who knows nothing about disc golf could follow and still be successful in their fantasy season.
For those with more background in the sport, we will also have some tools you could use to add a little nuance to your draft.
For example, if we think a player could potentially fall past their value, we will let you know that so that you can draft accordingly.
Otherwise, we hope to have a guide you can follow and do well for yourself on draft night without any knowledge of the pro game at all!
Fantasy Disc Golf Fantasy Platforms
This year, we will continue to use the long-standing, fan favorite fantasy disc golf platform skipace.com. They have been working tirelessly during the offseason to update both the aesthetic of the site, as well as the fantasy experience.
They also have new formats that place more value on things like higher birdie rates. We are looking forward to trying it out!
Who’s Hot, Who’s Not? Stay up to Date!
As the season rolls on, certain players emerge that can bring great value to your team mid-season. Other players might be injured or are underproducing.
This year, we plan to outline those players on a monthly (or so) basis.
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How we created our 2024 Fantasy Disc Golf Power Rankings!
There are a lot of factors that go into our rankings. And let’s be honest, some of them are personal bias (If we like player X more than player Y and they’re close then it will probably be reflected subconsciously in the rankings).
But essentially, we use a few key metrics that we’ll highlight below. Some are obvious. Some, not as much. Here they are!
Availability – Would you rather a player play 8 events and win every one or 23 events and average 14th place? These are the questions we mull. But, availability is very important to us! You can’t score points when a player doesn’t play. Even worse, if they’re good, you can’t drop them and pick up a new player.
Statistics – This is the obvious one. We look at their past statistics and use it to project future statistics. Obviously, past performance is not a sure-fire indicator of future success, but it’s still one of the best indicators we’ve got! For stats we lean heavily on PDGA.com, Statmando and this page on Udisc! We encourage you to check them out as well! Some of the stats we like are C1X putting, Circle 2 Putting, Birdie rate, and OB rate (among others).
Other – World Ranking, Age, Injury risk, Volatility, Consistency, Dominant Hand, Dominant Throwing Style, and more are also factored in! For more information on our approach, check out last year’s fantasy power rankings.
Lessons from Previous Years to Dramatically Affect Winning!
Here are a few things that we have found that could dramatically increase your chances of winning! If you have other ideas, let us know in the comments!
1. Draft Well!
That’s obvious and presumably why you’re here.
2. Check/Change Your Linups
A lot of fantasy points are lost because people don’t check to see who is playing on a given weekend and leave point scorers on their bench. Taking that step can really make a difference, especially in the middle to late stages of the season. This ties into step 3!
3. Stay the Course!
You know what is the worst when you are in the lead for fantasy? Having the people you are beating breathing down your neck and not letting you off the hook. If you are in the lead, there’s a good chance you’ll be motivated to keep on your lineup and not give up. But if you are trailing, you can make up a lot of ground by continuing to put in good lineups every week and letting the leaders feel the heat!
4. Be Active on the Waivers!
A lot of fantasy seasons are won or lost by what players do on waivers. If someone drops a player you like, or a newer player starts trending incredibly positively (Cole Redalen or James Proctor are great examples from last year) then snatch them up, hop on their backs and ride them to victory!
Victory Laps and First Availables from Last Year!
Speaking of victory and just to give you a feel for how we did last year (and whether you should trust us), here are a few wins from last year for your consideration.
To see our unchanged rankings from 2023, just check out our 2023 MPO Fantasy Disc Golf Power Rankings and 2023 FPO Fantasy Disc Golf Power Rankings.
But here’s a brief overview of some hits and misses from last year (note: last year I did MPO and FPO separately)
Victory Laps from Last Year!
Isaac Robinson – Last year, We had him 7th on the MPO rankings and that was considered pretty controversial and “hot takey”. But the stats/age/putting suggested he was ready to take a leap and we stuck to our guns to a nice result. This year, spoiler, he’s even higher!
Holyn Handley – Handley was not a tried and true performer last year, but given her athletic background, age, stats and experience we had a hunch. Personally, I grabbed her at the end of the 3rd round and she was an absolute key to my draft league victory.
The Crush Boys. – Both Lizotte and Eagle were shrouded in doubt. Could Simon repeat anything close to his former year (6 wins) with new plastic or was that a flash in the pan anyways? For Eagle, his injury was a source of uncertainty (and will be this year as well). Both turned in very strong years and were consistent performers to merit how high I had them on my MPO board (9 and 11).
Cole Redalen – Cole was my #1 in my “Rising Stars/Sleepers” section. I snagged him very late and leaned on him all year! Hopefully we can get you some more sleepers for this year as well!
First Availables from Last Year! (our bad picks)
Valerie Mandujano, Paige Pierce, and Drew Gibson – This speaks to the availability issue. And sure, some of this is just bad injury luck. But we had Mandujano at #4, Pierce at #2 and Drew Gibson at #16. Those are high rankings and it hurt your team if you listened to us. In the world of fantasy, that’s a miss (it’s a cruel world in fantasy land!). Here’s to healthier seasons for them and the rest of the pro field!
James Proctor – I don’t know how many people had this one, but Proctor was a monster this past year. If you had him high, I’d probably ask for proof. Nevertheless, at #37 he is our biggest miss and you can bet he will be higher this year!
Time to stop dwelling in the past. Let’s get ranking!
Draft Strategy – You Might Want to Read!
Another change we are doing this year, is adding a thought on draft strategy.
If you value a player at 5th, but think your opponents value them at 12th, then you can probably afford to draft a more coveted player, and get that player the next round. We give our thoughts on where we think they’ll get drafted, but every league is different so take it with a grain of salt. We also gave players with sleeper tags if we think they might fall very far past their value.
Secondly, if you are doing mixed division fantasy, we think you should consider the idea of “draft runs”. If, for example, there is a run on FPO players (lots of FPO players get drafted consecutively) in your draft, then you might consider taking an MPO player out of your queue, so you don’t get stuck with a lineup of FPO players you don’t feel confident in.
The reverse can also be true, but it also ties into the next point.
The MPO division is currently deeper and there is a lot more variance week to week. As a result, there are usually more MPO slots in a given league. For this reason, we think it’s wise to look towards the end of the draft and decide whether you feel more confident that you can find value in the MPO field or the FPO field. Then, with that answer, draft accordingly at the top.
For example, If you know MPO better and think you can find more diamonds in the rough on the MPO side, then maybe you should target more tried and true FPO players near the top and middle of the draft…
Okay, with all that said, let’s get ranking!
2024 Fantasy Disc Golf Mixed Power Rankings
This year, because it is the most common (and in our opinions the best) format, we are mixing the MPO and FPO divisions and ranking them together.
But, fear not. If you are doing an exclusive MPO or FPO fantasy league, we have those power rankings as well below.
2024 Fantasy Disc Golf Power Rankings (mixed)!
# 1 – Calvin Heimburg
2023 Avg. Finish: 3.8th place
PDGA Rating: 1052
2023 C1X Putting: 86%
Availability Projection: High – 85% of events
Age: 28
Draft Strategy: If he’s there, draft him.
Reasoning and Thoughts: An average finish of 3.8 in a loaded MPO field is like a cheat code in fantasy. I don’t think it’s reasonable to expect that again. But I also see no reason to expect much of a drop off either. Calvin is #1 in birdie rate, in his athletic prime, super competitive and plays a lot. I’ll take that all day!
#2 – Kristin Tattar
2023 Avg. Finish: 2nd place!
PDGA Rating: 999
2023 C1X Putting: 77%
Availability Projection: 70% of Fantasy Events
Age: 31
Draft Strategy: Throw Availability stats out!
Reasoning: With an average finish of 2nd, she’s almost a guaranteed podium in every event. Her only fantasy downside is that she spends part of the season in Europe, which is very understandable given that she’s European.
#3 – Gannon Buhr
2023 Avg. Finish: 12th place
PDGA Rating: 1044
2023 C1X Putting: 87%
Availability Projection: High (Over 90%)
Age: 18
Reasoning: Buhr lead the field last year in Circle 2 putting so if you are worried about him changing plastics this year, let that allay your fears. Otherwise, he’s an elite talent, young, healthy, gaining experience, has no controversy this year, and plays a ton because he loves the game. He can play for my team any day.
#4 – Missy Gannon
2023 Avg. Finish: 6th place
PDGA Rating: 978
2023 C1X Putting: 79%
Availability Projection: High (Over 90%)
Age: 36
Draft Strategy: Look for her to slide a bit in drafts!
Reasoning: Missy checked all the boxes last year. She played a ton of events, finished at or near the top in most of them, and she shows no signs of taking her foot off the brakes. She provides consistent, weekly, high fantasy points!
# 5 – Ricky Wysocki
2023 Avg. Finish: 13th place
PDGA Rating: 1047
2023 C1X Putting: 87%
Availability Projection: Somewhat High (80+%)
Age: 30
Draft Strategy: Wysocki could slide a touch!
Reasoning: Once he got over his slow start due to Lyme disease, Wysocki was a top tier player. If you’re worried about the availability we can’t blame you. We’re just betting on a healthy, hungry season!
# 6 – Holyn Handley
2023 Avg. Finish: 7th place
PDGA Rating: 974
2023 C1X Putting: 76%
Availability Projection: High (Over 90%)
Age: 29
Draft Strategy: We don’t see her sliding past the 2nd round in most drafts.
Reasoning: Similar to Gannon, Handley is consistently top 10 (75%) and plays a lot of events. I also like the fact that she’s an accomplished athlete in another sport and relatively new to disc golf. Her arrow could still be pointing up!
# 7 – Isaac Robinson
2023 Avg. Finish: 16th place
PDGA Rating: 9
2023 C1X Putting: 86%
Availability Projection: High (Over 90%)
Age: 23
Draft Strategy: With his big wins last season, don’t expect Robinson to fall.
Reasoning: Robinson won some very high profile events last season. He’s also an absolute dynamo at lacing wooded fairways and more than holds his own on open courses. The versatility mixed with the ice water in his veins, makes this a rock solid pick.
#8 – Eagle McMahon
2023 Avg. Finish: 15th place
PDGA Rating: 1049
2023 C1X Putting: 88%
Availability Projection: Somewhat High (75%)
Age: 26
Draft Strategy: With surgery and injury concerns this is somewhat of a wildcard. We’re guessing he won’t fall far with his talent and name recognition.
Reasoning: By all accounts he’s healing from offseason surgery right on schedule and will be ready to go part way into the season. If he drops and he’s healthy, you’ve got a steal. Still, risk is a bit higher on this pick.
# 9 – Matty O! (Matt Orum)
2023 Avg. Finish: 14th place
PDGA Rating: 1047
2023 C1X Putting: 85%
Availability Projection: High (Over 90%)
Age: 36
Draft Strategy: With High name recognition and fan approval, We don’t expect him to fall in drafts.
Reasoning: Orum was second only behind Gannon Buhr last year in circle 2 putting. Add that to the fact he plays a lot and is super consistent and you’ve got a rock in your fantasy lineup.
# 10 – Valerie Mandujano
2023 Avg. Finish: 11th place
PDGA Rating: 966
2023 C1X Putting: 77%
Availability Projection: Relatively High (80+%)
Age: 25
Draft Strategy: I could see her sliding in drafts because she was out of the spotlight due to injury last season.
Reasoning: Valerie showed very promising signs at the end of last season. Drafting her high is an upside play that she’s back to her previous, elite-trending form.
# 11 – Simon Lizotte
2023 Avg. Finish: 14th place
PDGA Rating: 1044
2023 C1X Putting: 87%
Availability Projection: Somewhat High (80%)
Age: 31
Draft Strategy: If you want him, draft him. He won’t drop.
Reasoning: Lizotte is uber-talented and deservedly loved in the disc golf community. He’s also really come on in the last few years and we don’t see it ebbing. Our only concern with drafting him is how many events he’ll play. The more he plays, the better off you are!
# 12 – Ohn Scoggins
2023 Avg. Finish: 8th place
PDGA Rating: 982
2023 C1X Putting: 84%
Availability Projection: Somewhat High (80+%)
Age: above 40
Draft Strategy: Scoggins has a high degree of variability in any given draft. We’ve seen her go in the 2nd round and the 6th. If she slips, you could benefit!
Reasoning: She’s a top 10 machine (83%) and the best FPO putter in the world many years running. Our only concerns are with some nagging injuries she showed signs of at the end of last year (but does look to have moved past.)
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#13 – James Proctor
2023 Avg. Finish: 16th place
PDGA Rating: 1034
2023 C1X Putting: 90%
Availability Projection: High (Over 90%)
Age: 28
Draft Strategy: Everyone knows he had a huge season last year, but that doesn’t mean he’ll get drafted so high up… Look for him to fall a bit.
Reasoning: Proctor is either playing or caddying. He looks like he lives and breathes disc golf so expect him to play a lot of events. And if he matches last year’s production, you’ve got yourself a rock!
#14 – Anthony Barela
2023 Avg. Finish: 22nd place
PDGA Rating: 1035
2023 C1X Putting: 82%
Availability Projection: High (Over 90%)
Age: 23
Draft Strategy: He’s high profile, young and has big upside. He won’t slide far.
Reasoning: Barela, has steadily improved each season and earned his status as an elite player. Is this the year he puts it all together and breaks out? It could very well be!
#15 – Aaron Gossage
2023 Avg. Finish: 20th place
PDGA Rating: 1032
2023 C1X Putting: 76%
Availability Projection: High (Over 90%)
Age: 26
Draft Strategy: Given his tour rank of 29, I would expect Gossage to drop a bit past his value.
Reasoning: Gossage is another that seems to live and breathe the sport. Expect him to play a whole lot, be a consistent scorer, and make some serious runs at a few W’s this year.
#16 – Ella Hanson
2023 Avg. Finish: 8th place
PDGA Rating: 966
2023 C1X Putting: 69%
Availability Projection: High (Over 90%)
Age: 28
Draft Strategy: I’d expect to see Hanson go in rounds 3 – 6.
Reasoning: Hansen’s arrow is still pointing up. While her putting was about the same as the previous year, her top 10 finishes and podiums went up. She also plays a whole lot!
#17 – Kyle Klein
2023 Avg. Finish: 22nd place
PDGA Rating: 38
2023 C1X Putting: 87%
Availability Projection: High (Over 90%)
Age: 22
Draft Strategy: With youth, upside, talent and name recognition, don’t expect Klein to drop in drafts.
Reasoning: Klein started and finished his 2023 campaign very strongly. If he can iron out some of the middle and avoid some of the really down tournaments, he’s a top 10 worthy pick.
#18 – Chris Dickerson
2023 Avg. Finish: 17th place
PDGA Rating: 1041
2023 C1X Putting: 87%
Availability Projection: Moderately High (70%)
Age: 30
Draft Strategy: If you think he’ll play a full season with more consistency, grab him higher.
Reasoning: Dickerson, with 35% top tens last year, is coming off a down season. If he plays less events like last year, his value drops. Still, he’s a tried and true player so don’t be afraid to get him at a draft spot you like!
#19 – Alden Harris
2023 Avg. Finish: 20th place
PDGA Rating: 1034
2023 C1X Putting: 85%
Availability Projection: High (Over 90%)
Age: 23
Draft Strategy: Harris will likely slide a bit.
Reasoning: Harris plays a lot and cashes every event. He’s incredibly consistent and well-rounded. Throw in the fact that he’s young and probably hungry with his new contract and you might have yourself a fantasy steal!
#20 – Kat Mertsch
2023 Avg. Finish: 13th place
PDGA Rating: 962
2023 C1X Putting: 78%
Availability Projection: High (85-90%)
Age: 23
Draft Strategy: We don’t anticipate Mertsch sliding much in drafts.
Reasoning: She’s young, plays a lot, got her first win last year, and is very consistent (64% top ten). There’s no reason to think she won’t improve again.
#21 – Paige Pierce
2023 Avg. Finish: 12th place
PDGA Rating: 971
2023 C1X Putting: 76%
Availability Projection: Somewhat High?
Age: 33
Draft Strategy: Don’t expect Pierce, with her high name recognition and elite history, to fall in drafts.
Reasoning: Prior to her horrific injury to her ankle last year, Pierce was not off to the start she had probably envisioned (though she was trending up). Now she has an ankle injury to contend with both physically and mentally. She’s playing events and doing well coming into the season, but we don’t blame anyone who is a little squeamish either. Factoring it all in, we think she’s appropriately placed here.
#22 – Catrina Allen
2023 Avg. Finish: 13th place
PDGA Rating: 958
2023 C1X Putting: 76%
Availability Projection: High (85-90%)
Age: 39
Draft Strategy: She’s too much of a pillar in the game to draft this low. If you want her, you’ll have to go higher than this.
Reasoning: Allen backslid a bit last year (80% top 10 to 50%). Our guess is that she’ll find middle ground this year, but we’re reluctant to bet on her returning to her absolute peak form.
#23 – Hailey King
2023 Avg. Finish: 9th place
PDGA Rating: 977
2023 C1X Putting: 76%
Availability Projection: Moderate (65-70%)
Age: 22
Draft Strategy: She won’t fall very far.
Reasoning: If you have intel that King is going to play more, then draft her. She’s one of the most talented players in the game. Even if she plays about 65% of events, she’s still got great value.
#24 – Paul McBeth!
2023 Avg. Finish: 20th place
PDGA Rating: 1049
2023 C1X Putting: 87%
Availability Projection: Low (last year was less than 40%)
Age: 33
Draft Strategy: He’s the GOAT and I don’t think you’ll get him unless you really extend…
Reasoning: Not going for a hot take here. He just played less than 40% of the fantasy events last year because of his European Tour. This year he’s still targeting Europe AND he has a baby(Congrats to the McBeth family!). Throw in the fact that his play dropped last year and it’s a big risk drafting him where he’s bound to go. Could he prove us wrong? Yup! I root for it! But I value availability too much and I’m worried you’ll be forced to keep him on your roster all year and have him on the bench for most of the events. If you find out he’s got a more robust schedule planned, up the draft board he goes!
#25 – Cole Redalen
2023 Avg. Finish: 23rd place
PDGA Rating: 1038
2023 C1X Putting: 85%
Availability Projection: High (85-90%)
Age: 20
Draft Strategy: Redalen went mostly undrafted last year (he was my top sleeper) but he had a big year. I’m guessing high variability on his draft spot.
Reasoning: Redalen looked to have unlocked a few elements of his game and it amounted to a very successful and consistent season. There’s no reason to think he can’t continue this upward trend.
#26 – Ezra Robinson *Sleeper*
2023 Avg. Finish: 18th place
PDGA Rating: 1036
2023 C1X Putting: 84%
Availability Projection: High (85%)
Age: 22
Draft Strategy: We’re slapping the “sleeper” tag on him! We think he could slide but be a great pick!
Reasoning: Ezra put together a rock solid season last year (38% top ten) and flew under the radar. I expect him to continue this upward trend!
#27 – Kevin Jones
2023 Avg. Finish: 31st place
PDGA Rating: 1030
2023 C1X Putting: 86%
Availability Projection: High (85-90%)
Age: 27
Draft Strategy: Jones, a fan favorite, will not drop very far in drafts.
Reasoning: Jones put fantasy owners on a roller coaster last year. He had more top 10’s and podiums, but a lot more out of the cash as well. If you think he can find more consistency this year, he’ll be a very nice addition to your squad.
#28 – Ezra Aderhold
2023 Avg. Finish: 27th place
PDGA Rating: 1028
2023 C1X Putting: 86%
Availability Projection: High (90+%)
Age: 26
Draft Strategy: Aderhold is very popular and I doubt he slides very far in drafts.
Reasoning: Aderhold made a significant jump in C1X putting (78% to 86%) he also found the podium a few times unlike the prior year. On the flip side, he cashed less. Despite all this, the ride isn’t as bumpy and you’ve got a consistent fantasy option here!
#29 – Chris Clemons
2023 Avg. Finish: 27th place
PDGA Rating: 1028
2023 C1X Putting: 87%
Availability Projection: High (90+%)
Age: 33
Draft Strategy: Chris Clemons is higher profile and probably doesn’t drop much past his value point.
Reasoning: After dropping 8 points in average finish, and moving down in top 10’s and podiums, you could say it was a down year. But Clemons plays a lot, and after a rough start he was pretty consistent. Will moving sponsors gives him a jolt as well? This could be a fun upside pick.
#30 – Joel Freeman
2023 Avg. Finish: 19th place
PDGA Rating: 1035
2023 C1X Putting: 81%
Availability Projection: Moderate (about 70%)
Age: 29
Draft Strategy: Freeman was ranked higher last year and that reputation might carry over. He could go higher than his value rank.
Reasoning: I had Freeman last year and he was good when he played. If he plays more he still cashes a lot. If you don’t think he’ll play as much, let him drop to you later.
#31 – Bradley Williams
2023 Avg. Finish: 26th place
PDGA Rating: 1032
2023 C1X Putting: 83%
Availability Projection: Somewhat High (80+%)
Age: 37
Draft Strategy: Look for him to drop and grab him later!
Reasoning: Williams had a nice season with a few high profile podiums. Still, his steady even-keeled demeanor and consistent top 30s doesn’t generate buzz… This makes him a perfect sleeper!
#32 – James Conrad
2023 Avg. Finish: 29th place
PDGA Rating: 1027
2023 C1X Putting: 85%
Availability Projection: High (90+%)
Age: 33
Draft Strategy: Expect high degrees of variability.
Reasoning: Compared to 2022 when he didn’t miss cash, this past year was a bit bumpier (74% cash). His average finish nearly doubled as well. Conrad will still get you top 10’s but it can be hit or miss. If you think he steadies the ship this year, this great value.
#33 – Jessica Weese
2023 Avg. Finish: 14th place
PDGA Rating: 959
2023 C1X Putting: 65%
Availability Projection: High (85-90%)
Age: 29
Draft Strategy: Look for Weese to fall in drafts.
Reasoning: I drafted Weese last year and was glad I did. She played a ton and had a 50% top 10 rate. She’s a true pro, and really good value as a consistent producer in your fantasy lineup.
#34 – Nikko Locastro
2023 Avg. Finish: 28th place
PDGA Rating: 1029
2023 C1X Putting: 77%
Availability Projection: High (85-90%)
Age: 35
Draft Strategy: Target in mid to late rounds.
Reasoning: If Locastro continues the productivity of last year, he’s a rock solid pick. I’m not certain, given the fact that he’s designing his own course, if his work load will be as robust. If you think he’s repeating from last year, he’s still got good value.
#35 – Corey Ellis
2023 Avg. Finish: 35th place
PDGA Rating: 1030
2023 C1X Putting: 86%
Availability Projection: High
Age: 28
Draft Strategy: Ellis will go higher than his assigned value. If you want him, he won’t be there at 35.
Reasoning: Ellis is the the super-talented player that gives fantasy owners fits. He’s the guy you bench because he finished 41st, then goes ahead and wins the European Open. Then, obviously you put him back in and then he finishes 136th! If you think he can iron out wrinkles, he’s got huge upside!
#36 – Jennifer Allen (*Sleeper*)
2023 Avg. Finish: 8th place
PDGA Rating: 958
2023 C1X Putting: 59%
Availability Projection: Moderate (About 50%)
Age: 40+
Draft Strategy: It feels pretty safe to target her in mid to late rounds.
Reasoning: Jennifer Allen Cashed 100% of the events she played in last year and had 77% top tens. The only reason she’s not ranked higher is she didn’t play close to a full schedule. She looks to have a pretty robust schedule at the start of the season and could be an excellent candidate for a later round sleeper that helps you jumpstart your scoring early in the season!
Foreign Finnish Super Talents Section!
Around this point in the draft (but you choose for yourself!) I’m starting to think about taking one of these Finnish Phenoms. The only question I have is availability. Otherwise, from a scoring and placing perspective, they are rock solid.
Given the fact that their scheduling can be tricky to factor in, I would recommend only taking one for any given team. Certainly you could take more than one, but it’ll just take a bit more work to figure out your lineups on a weekly basis.
| Name | Age | Avg. Finish | C1X % | % Played | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #37 Vaino Makela | 25 | 25th | 80 | 65% | 1030 | Very Consistent Player! |
| #38 Niklas Anttila | 22 | 24th | 87 | 60% | 1040 | Higher Upside! |
| #39 Henna Blomroos | 23 | 9th | 55 | Sub 50% | 968 | Top 10 talent. Putting and availability are low. |
| #40 Evelina Salonen | 25 | 15th | 57 | Sub 50% | 970 | Top 10 talent. Putting and availability are low. |
Extended Value Section!
#41 – Sarah Hokom
2023 Avg. Finish: 13th place
PDGA Rating: 955
2023 C1X Putting: 65%
Availability Projection: Somewhat High (80%)
Age: Over 40
Draft Strategy: I think Hokom could drop past her value in most drafts.
Reasoning: While Hokom’s putting and average finish definitely dropped, that’s not our main concern. She did a nice job announcing and I’m “concerned” she’ll play even less than her typical 80%. If you think she’ll keep her pace, draft her and enjoy some pretty consistent top ten (55%) play!
#42 – Ali Smith (*Sleeper*)
2023 Avg. Finish: 15th place
PDGA Rating: 952
2023 C1X Putting: 69%
Availability Projection: Very High (90+%)
Age: 29
Draft Strategy: We bet she drops in most drafts and could be a very sneaky key for your squad! (Shhh!)
Reasoning: When we pulled up her numbers we have to admit we were surprised! Smith, in her first full year on tour, played a ton and played well cashing 91% of the time. Sometimes a name like “Smith” can fly under the radar. You can bet we’ll be targeting that name in the later rounds!
#43 – Robert Burridge
2023 Avg. Finish: 36th place
PDGA Rating: 1021
2023 C1X Putting: 79%
Availability Projection: Very High (90+%)
Age: 22
Draft Strategy: Burridge is young and recognizable and will be drafted higher.
Reasoning: With 1 top 10 last season, some fantasy players might not jump at the chance to draft him. But he’s young and hungry and in his first full season on tour his avg. finish jumped 30 spots from the previous year. Arrow is pointing up!
#44 – Stacie Rawnsley (*Sleeper*)
2023 Avg. Finish: 18th place
PDGA Rating: 953
2023 C1X Putting: 72%
Availability Projection: High
Age: 32
Draft Strategy: Look for Rawnsley to slide!
Reasoning: Rawnsley, a former athlete in another sport, is still relatively new to disc golf. Last year she cashed in 84% of her events and we think she could do even better this year. We’re also looking for her to slide under people’s radars for late-round value!
#45 – Lykke Lorentzen (*Sleeper*)
2023 Avg. Finish: 20th place
PDGA Rating: 948
2023 C1X Putting: 76%
Availability Projection: Somewhat High (about 75%)
Age: 31
Draft Strategy: Target her in late rounds
Reasoning: Lorentzen, a decorated athlete in other sports prior to disc golf, has come onto the disc golf scene and made her stamp last year. We see room for improvement. She showed it last season with a strong finish. And despite being European (Norway) she still plays a good amount of fantasy events.
#46 – Drew Gibson
2023 Avg. Finish: 41st place (25th in 2022)
PDGA Rating: 1027
2023 C1X Putting: 83%
Availability Projection: Somewhat High (85%)
Age: 28
Draft Strategy: Given his year off last year, I’m expecting Gibson to slide.
Reasoning: Gibson looks to be recovered from any lingering injuries and plans to play a full season. Will last year’s hiatus affect this year’s performance? If you think not, there’ s good value to be had.
#47 – Adam Hammes
2023 Avg. Finish: 39th place
PDGA Rating: 1028
2023 C1X Putting: 83%
Availability Projection: High (90+%)
Age: 24
Draft Strategy: You’ll probably need to extend yourself to get Hammes. Don’t expect him to slide!
Reasoning: Hammes’s 39th place average finish is skewed by a few tough tourneys and one in which he finished 216th. He still cashed in 75% of his events and finished top 10 in 21%. For the most part, he was more consistent than some of the numbers indicate and you should feel good about him on your fantasy squad!
#48 – Garrett Gurthie
2023 Avg. Finish: 33rd place
PDGA Rating: 1028
2023 C1X Putting: 77%
Availability Projection: High (85-90%)
Age: 33
Draft Strategy: If he’s your guy, I think you can safely target him in later rounds.
Reasoning: Double G didn’t have a strong finish to his 2023 campaign, but everything before that was rock solid. If he can get back to his midseason consistency, he’ll be a good pick for you.
#49 – Ben Calloway
2023 Avg. Finish: 32nd place
PDGA Rating: 1029
2023 C1X Putting: 82%
Availability Projection: Fairly High (85%)
Age: 36
Draft Strategy: Could be a nice late-round rock!
Reasoning: Callaway improved considerably in his average finish and top 10’s (from 1 to 5). Once he started rolling in April he was a must-start for most of the year. If you get similar production he could be a great find late in the draft.
#50 Lisa Fajkus
2023 Avg. Finish: 17th place
PDGA Rating: 953
2023 C1X Putting: 77%
Availability Projection: High
Age: 39
Draft Strategy: Look for her to slide in drafts and provide good value in later rounds.
Reasoning: Fajkus is a pro’s pro and she plays a lot of events. With 78% Cash, 22% top-10s and 10% podiums there’s plenty to like about having her in your lineup.
#51 – Natalie Ryan
2023 Avg. Finish: 22nd place
PDGA Rating: 951
2023 C1X Putting: 67%
Availability Projection: Somewhat High (80-90%)
Age: 29
Reasoning: With all the court dates and legal distractions, Ryan clearly had a tumultuous season and it looks to have affected her scores in the events she did play last season. Will she be able to tune out the inevitable distractions this year and return to the 2022 form (Avg. finish of 18th, 50% top ten)? If so, that’s a very valuable fantasy contributor.
#52 – Sai Ananda
2023 Avg. Finish: 18th place
PDGA Rating: 951
2023 C1X Putting: 68%
Availability Projection: Moderately High (65-70%)
Age: 22
Draft Strategy: Target her in late rounds.
Reasoning: Ananda had a stretch in the middle of the season when she got a bunch of podiums and she looked unstoppable. It was her disc golf coming out party. If you think she can return to that form and hover near it more consistently, she could add great value to your fantasy lineup.
#53 – Macie Velediaz
2023 Avg. Finish: 13th place
PDGA Rating: 963
2023 C1X Putting: 67%
Availability Projection: Low (40%)
Age: 25
Reasoning: Macie shared her exciting pregnancy news and we are very happy for her indeed! Still. she has mentioned that she plans to play around 10 events this year. If those events are consecutive, that’s great value. If not, she could definitely be a pickup when you know she’s playing. Her 94% cash rate might be too good to pass up.
#54 – Maria Oliva
2023 Avg. Finish: 19th place
PDGA Rating: 948
2023 C1X Putting: 62%
Availability Projection: Somewhat High (75%)
Age: 27
Draft Strategy: Look to target her in the later rounds.
Reasoning: Oliva dipped a little in a lot of metrics this past season and one of them was events played. She’s got loads of talent and I think it’s very reasonable to bet on an uptick in an already productive player for this season.
#55 – Eric Oakley
2023 Avg. Finish: 34th place
PDGA Rating: 1023
2023 C1X Putting: 84%
Availability Projection: High (85%)
Age: 35
Draft Strategy: Target him in late rounds if you feel you need a player that plays a lot and won’t blow up a tourney.
Reasoning: Oakley jumped 10 whole points in average finish from 2022 and showed a lot of consistency and rock solid scoring. We like having a player on our roster that will cash (77%) and plays a lot so you don’t have to deliberate too much.
Mining for Value #’s 56 – 76 (in no particular order)
There is plenty of fantasy value to be had in the table below! We’ll give you some of the raw stats and you can decide if you want to target these players in the draft. Last year, James Proctor was somewhere in there as well. If you can find that diamond in the rough, you’ve got yourself a great fantasy squad.
This might be a good list to refer to when you need a spot starter as well. Some of these players can put in some pretty high finishes and their floor is a lot higher than others in the field.
More Men’s Fantasy Players to Consider
| Name | Avg. Finish | Percent Played | C1X% | Rating | Cashed/Top10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Ford | 30th | 70% | 84% | 1028 | 78%/22% |
| Emerson Keith | 40th | 85% | 83% | 1023 | 64%/18% |
| Evan Smith | 25th | <50% | 83% | 1026 | 92%/8% |
| Brodie Smith | 45th | 90% | 85% | 1019 | 61%/9% |
| Jake Hebenheimer | 45th | 90+% | 72% | 1016 | 57%/17% |
| Paul Ulibarri | 46th | 90+% | 89% | 1019 | 54%/4% |
| Andrew Marwede | 35th | 80% | 93% | 1030 | 68%/11% |
| Gavin Babcock | 41st | 100% | 80% | 1021 | 64%/12% |
| Andrew Presnell | 31st | 80% | 82% | 1030 | 68%/23% |
| Parker Welck | 46th | 95% | 82% | 1020 | 54%/4% |
More Women’s Fantasy Players to Consider…
| Name | Avg. Finish | Percent Played | C1X% | Rating | Cashed/Top10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heidi Laine | 11th | 40% | 68% | 961 | 100%/44% |
| Madison Walker | 24th | 75% | 70% | 943 | 58%/5% |
| Deann Carey | 20th | 100% | 78% | 943 | 52%/20% |
| Juliana Korver | 18th | 75% | 50% | 944 | 79%/21% |
| Alexis Mandujano | 19th | 60% | 77% | 950 | 75%/25% |
| Hanna Huynh | 21st | 90% | 65% | 942 | 61%/17% |
| Rebecca Cox | 23rd | 80% | 51% | 940 | 57%/14% |
| Holly Finley | 19th | 100% | 68% | 948 | 72%/28% |
| Emily Beach | 20th | 80% | 76% | 942 | 67%/29% |
| Vanessa Van Dyken | 20th | 80% | 67% | 945 | 62%/14% |
| Anniken Steen | 20th | 40% | 72% | 940 | 73%/18% |
Shoot for the Rising Stars !
Each year more young players come onto the scene, and it’s a lot of fun to watch them develop and grow as players and people.
It’s also exciting to watch.
So, with that in mind, we’ve got some rising stars highlighted below.
Given inconsistencies in scheduling and too many unknown variables, these players are not ranked, but that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be.
Last year Cole Redalen and Ezra Robinson were on this list.
If you can find this year’s version of those players, it could be the difference for your team!
Sullivan Tipton (Rising Star/Sleeper)
2023 Avg. Finish: 32nd place
PDGA Rating: 1025
2023 C1X Putting: 82%
Availability Projection: High
Age: 22
Reasoning: When you hear pros with massive forehands marveling about Sullivan’s forehand, you know there’s something there. Tipton is looking to put in a full season on tour and showed a lot of promising signs in events last season (75% cashed). I’d expect the normal ebbs and flows with a lot of scoring potential if you catch him on the right week.
Evan Scott (Rising Star/Sleeper)
2023 Avg. Finish: 36th place
PDGA Rating: 1021
2023 C1X Putting: 82%
Availability Projection: High
Age: 19
Reasoning: At the end of last season, Evan Scott’s name kept appearing on leaderboards. He more than held his own against some thick fields. With a full year of experience under his belt, look for Scott to be in the mix again!
Eliezra Midtlyng (Rising Star/Sleeper)
2023 Avg. Finish: N/A
PDGA Rating: 926
2023 C1X Putting: 69%
Availability Projection: High
Age: 16
Reasoning: I’m not sure you necessarily need to draft Midtlyng. Last season, at age 16, she got her feet wet and only played a handful of events. She might be a year away from being a year away in terms of fantasy scoring. But she’s a bright, young talent and they don’t always adhere to timelines. Keep an eye on her and add her if she starts to make a run.
Zach Arlinghaus (Rising Star/Sleeper)
2023 Avg. Finish: 40th place
PDGA Rating: 1018
2023 C1X Putting: 85%
Availability Projection: High
Age: 20
Reasoning: Arlinghaus got a lot of experience in his first full year on tour and flashed his talents all over the place. He’s scheduled to play another full tour this season and that could certainly spell an improvement on his already impressive 68% cashes in his age-19 year.
Aria Castruita (Rising Star/Sleeper)
2023 Avg. Finish: 19th place
PDGA Rating: 941
2023 C1X Putting: 72%
Availability Projection: High
Age: 17
Reasoning: Aria did not play a lot of events last year. The events she did play were impactful, however, garnering her a rookie of the year award. It’s reasonable to hope, with the experience under her belt and an increased workload, that she could be a serious contributor to your squad.
Luke Taylor (Rising Star/Sleeper)
2023 Avg. Finish: 31st place
PDGA Rating: 1031
2023 C1X Putting: 82%
Availability Projection: Moderate?
Age: 18
Reasoning: Taylor really showed last year in his age 17 season. He cashed 89% of his events and grabbed 11th in a loaded field at MVP. One difficulty in assessing his fantasy value is his availability. Last year he played less than 40% of fantasy events. Keep an eye on him make the move if he goes on a run!
Joseph Anderson (Rising Star/Sleeper)
2023 Avg. Finish: 34th place
PDGA Rating: 1031
2023 C1X Putting: 82%
Availability Projection: Moderate?
Age: IDK
Reasoning: Anderson played 9 fantasy events last season but cashed in 78% and grabbed top 10 in 22%. He placed 17th in the competitive field at the MVP Open and he’s definitely worth keeping an eye on to see if he can add to your team for spurts this season as well.
Silva Sarrinen (Rising Star/Sleeper)
2023 Avg. Finish: th place
PDGA Rating: 9
2023 C1X Putting: 83%%
Availability Projection: Below 50%
Age: 20
Reasoning: If anyone is going to give Ohn Scoggins a run on her putting title it’s Sarrinen. Silva is 1 percentage point shy of the world’s best putter in both C1X and C2%. Add in the fact that she’s already cashing at a 70% clip and all you can see is upside. If there were a downside, it would simply be centered around how many tourneys she actually plays in the U.S.
Paul Krans (Rising Star/Sleeper)
2023 Avg. Finish: 30th place
PDGA Rating: 1023
2023 C1X Putting: 89%
Availability Projection: Somewhat High
Age: 18
Reasoning: Krans is not your classic up-and-comer young smasher. He’s a tight lines, elite putting, tireless pursuit type of player. But I’ve heard enough pros marvel at his technique and his overall game to believe he’s going to be a player. Whether it comes together this year in the fantasy sense remains to be seen. But he’s going on his first full year on tour and is worth watching.
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Exclusive MPO and FPO rankings are below.
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MPO Only Easy Rankings!
If you are in an MPO only league, we made a table for you to follow with our fantasy draft rank order.
| MPO Player Draft Rank | MPO Player Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Calvin Heimburg |
| 2 | Gannon Buhr |
| 3 | Ricky Wysocki |
| 4 | Isaac Robinson |
| 5 | Eagle McMahon |
| 6 | Matt Orum |
| 7 | Simon Lizotte |
| 8 | James Proctor |
| 9 | Anthony Barela |
| 10 | Aaron Gossage |
| 11 | Kyle Klein |
| 12 | Chris Dickerson |
| 13 | Alden Harris |
| 14 | Paul McBeth |
| 15 | Cole Redalen |
| 16 | Ezra Robinson |
| 17 | Kevin Jones |
| 18 | Ezra Aderhold |
| 19 | Chris Clemons |
| 20 | Joel Freeman |
| 21 | Bradley Williams |
| 22 | James Conrad |
| 23 | Nikko Locastro |
| 24 | Corey Ellis |
| 25 | Vaino Makela |
| 26 | Niklas Anttila |
| 27 | Robert Burridge |
| 28 | Drew Gibson |
| 29 | Adam Hammes |
| 30 | Garret Gurthie |
| 31 | Ben Calloway |
| 32 | Eric Oakley |
For More MPO players that we think highly of and could add value to your team, go back to the section titled Mining For Value and find more players that could fill out your roster!
You can also look for gold in the Rising Stars section as well!
FPO Only Easy Rankings!
If you are in an FPO only league, here is a table below to help you in your draft.
| FPO Player Draft Rank | FPO Player Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kristin Tattar |
| 2 | Missy Gannon |
| 3 | Holyn Handley |
| 4 | Valerie Mandujano |
| 5 | Ohn Scoggins |
| 6 | Ella Hansen |
| 7 | Kat Mertsch |
| 8 | Paige Pierce |
| 9 | Catrina Allen |
| 10 | Hailey King |
| 11 | Jessica Weese |
| 12 | Jennifer Allen |
| 13 | Henna Blomroos |
| 14 | Evelina Salonen |
| 15 | Sara Hokom |
| 16 | Ali Smith |
| 17 | Stacie Rawnsley |
| 18 | Lykke Lorentzen |
| 19 | Lisa Fajkus |
| 20 | Natalie Ryan |
| 21 | Sai Ananda |
| 22 | Macie Velediaz |
| 23 | Maria Oliva |
For More FPO players that we think highly of and could add value to your team, go back to the section titled Mining For Value and find more players that could fill out your roster!
You can also look for gold in the Rising Stars section as well!
2024 Fantasy Disc Golf Power Rankings – In Summary!
There you have it. Those are our 2024 Fantasy Disc Golf Power Rankings!
We had a lot of fun doing them and we hope they serve you well.
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We also want to hear your thoughts in the comments. What do you think we got wrong? What, if anything, did you like? Are you new to fantasy disc golf and leaned heavily on these? Or, are you a veteran that consulted them here and there?
As long as you keep it civil (which disc golfers almost always do) we’ll post it. And if you give a take that makes us look bad and you look good, it’ll be memorialized for all eternity (or less)!
We hope you have a fantastic fantasy draft and a great disc golf season. Enjoy!
As promised, here are the recent posts to check out!
- RPM Discs: From New Zealand Straight to Your Bag!
- Best, Top-rated Glow Discs in Disc Golf!
- Disc Golf’s 50+ Best, Top-Rated Forehand Discs!
- Ohn Scoggins: A Disc Golf Destiny!
- Best Midrange Discs in Disc Golf by EVERY Category!
- Best Disc Golf Discs at a Cheap Price!
- Best Beginner Disc Golf Discs That Stay In The Bag!
- Eurodisc Disc Golf Complete Review!
- Disc Golf’s 30 Best, Top-Rated Discs With High Glide!
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