Power Rankings

DGC is proud to introduce a new feature: The Power Rankings. Who is on a hot streak? Who's skills have atrophied from lack of use?

1. The Champ - (Previous Rank, 1) He has been pretty consistent of late. While he did manage to drop one round to Mike at Tyler and another to Dave at Wickham this summer he has otherwise dominated, including sweeping the recent three course event hosted by Shankar as well as two hard fought rounds at Norwalk this past weekend. Excellent distance off the tee combined with a veteran short game make The Champ still the man to beat on tour.

2. Mike M. - (Previous Rank, 3) Mike M has taken over the number two spot from champion contender Maddog. The last time these two played head to head Maddog got the worst of it. Fans are clamoring for a rematch. Is this a short term shift or has Millsbury finally edged ahead of Maddog for good? His forehand is looking extremely sharp, his approaches are dead on. Once the backhand becomes more consistent he may have the complete game.

3. Maddog - (Previous Rank, 2) While always dangerous, Maddog has not quite been as consistent as he has been in the past. Aside from one narrow victory in the rain at Whickham recently, he has not been able to best Mike or Ben in head-to-head competitions this summer. Still, Dave has proven time and time again he deserves to be considered amongst the sports most elite players, and there is perhaps no player more feared. Still, it is going to take a few W's for Dave to reclaim past glory.

4. Saito - (Previous Rank, 5) Disc golf's new wonder boy has been turning heads of late. He has shown flashes of brilliance both in his drives and around the greens which hint at his ability to compete directly with the sports elite. Just this past weekend he clipped the Raven's wings, comfortably finishing ahead of Shankar by six strokes. Saito can no longer be ignored as a threat. Watch out Maddog - Saito is not done climbing.

5. Shankar (Previous Rank, 4) The sports resident wild child, Shankadilly, has fallen on hard times on the course. His once feared putting stroke was not present during his latest foray with the big boys. While he has spent plenty of time beating up on the Sports C Tier, we have not seen him make any sort of threat to the top of the division and is the first of the old school to fall victim to Saito's emergence. Perhaps it is the off the course distractions what with beautiful baby Samara, or perhaps the skills have simply reached a plateau? One thing is sure, the competitive fire remains and you can bet Shankar will be working hard towards regaining his former stature.

6. Bruen (Previous Rank, 7). While Greg has been spending most of his time in the bush leagues, reports indicate ample playtime and increasing skills being honed deep in the blue ridge mountians. We shall see how he stacks up at the upcoming Charlottseville Invitiational.

7. Tomoko (Previous Rank, 8) Gushing recent bride Tomoko has all the tools necessary to make a big push in the ranks: a beautifully smooth stroke, a fanatical coach, and a wonderful attitutude out on the course.

8. Wiesburgler (Previous Rank, 6). The Burglar has been absent of late, preferring winter's lack of foliage. Nevertheless he has been playing with increasing skill and could present a challenge for the likes of Bruen, Tomoko and Shankar when in top form. Hopefully he will get back on the course soon.

Not Currently Ranked due to inactive status: Bernstein, Chester