Jeremy Koling
Jeremy Koling is a professional disc golfer from Charlotte, North Carolina. He competes on the sport's two main tours: the PDGA National Tour, and Disc Golf Pro Tour. Among his most notable accomplishments are his 2008 PDGA Amateur World Championship win and his 2016 United States Disc Golf Championship win.[1] Koling is the only male player to win the PDGA Amateur World Championships and earn the PDGA Male Rookie of the Year Award in back-to-back years (2008 and 2009).[2] Additionally, Koling became the first and only player to win a PDGA Major at both the amateur and professional level after his 2016 USDGC win. Koling has also won at every tier available in amateur and professional divisions throughout his career.
| Jeremy Koling | |
|---|---|
| — Disc Golfer — | |
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Jeremy Koling |
| Born | October 2, 1985 Charlotte, NC |
| Height | 6 ft 6 in (198 cm) |
| Weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Nationality |  |
| Residence | Charlotte, NC |
| Career | |
| Turned professional | 2009 |
| Current tour(s) | PDGA National Tour Disc Golf Pro Tour |
| Professional wins | 64 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| PDGA National Tour | 2 |
| Disc Golf World Tour | 1 |
| Disc Golf Pro Tour | 2 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| PDGA World Championships | 11th: 2012 |
| USDGC | Won: 2016 |
| European Masters | 5th: 2015 |
| European Open | 3rd: 2015 |
| Achievements and awards | |
| PDGA Male Rookie of the Year | 2009 |
| Disc Golf World Tour Champion | 2016 |
Professional career
Koling has 68 professional wins. As a professional, he has won two National Tour events and one Major, the 2016 USDGC. He finished 4th in the 2016 NT,[3] and 16th in the inaugural DGPT points standings. He has won two Pro World Mixed Doubles Championships with partner Paige Pierce.[4]
Notable wins
| Year | Tournament | Tier | Stroke Margin | Winning Score | Runner Up | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | PDGA Amateur World Championship | Am-M | -12 | (53-64-55-51-52-54-49-49-32=459) | Ryan Herzog | - |
| 2014 | Maple Hill Open | NT | -1 | -17 (57-56-57-53=223) | Richard Wysocki | $2,500 |
| 2015 | Memorial Championship | NT | Playoff | -41 (43-50-46-47=186) | Paul McBeth | $5,000 |
| 2016 | United States Disc Golf Championship | M | -4 | -17 (61-59-60=180) | Nikko Locastro | $10,000 |
| 2017 | Waco Annual Charity Open | DGPT | Playoff | -34 (54-58-55=167) | James Conrad | $2,810 |
| 2018 | Waco Annual Charity Open | DGPT | Playoff | Nate Perkins | $3,000 |
Summary
| Competition Tier | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Top-5 | Top-25 | Events* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 7 |
| Other Majors | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 16 |
| National Tour | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 40 | 44 |
*Through January 2017
Annual statistics
| Year | Events | Wins | Top 3 | Earnings | $ / Event | Rating† | World Rankings† |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | 0 | $0 | $0 | 968 | - |
| 2008 | 22 | 3 | 7 | $1,683 | $76.50 | 995 | - |
| 2009 | 26 | 7 | 14 | $6,894 | $265.15 | 1005 | 38 |
| 2010 | 32 | 6 | 15 | $11,315 | $353.59 | 1019 | 28 |
| 2011 | 38 | 14 | 21 | $13,298 | $349.95 | 1023 | 21 |
| 2012 | 38 | 9 | 23 | $15,093 | $397.18 | 1029 | 14 |
| 2013 | 33 | 5 | 10 | $15,814 | $479.21 | 1027 | 22 |
| 2014 | 32 | 10 | 17 | $19,993 | $624.78 | 1032 | 17 |
| 2015 | 26 | 5 | 11 | $21,206 | $815.62 | 1022 | 10 |
| 2016 | 27 | 5 | 9 | $26,625 | $986.11 | 1024 | 8 |
| 2017 | 33 | 5 | 10 | $24,605 | $745.60 | 1026 | 9 |
| Career | 275 | 64 | 127 | $131,921 | $479.71 | - | - |
†At Year End
Equipment
Koling is currently sponsored by Innova Champion Discs. He commonly carries the following discs: [5][6]
Drivers
- Champion Shryke
- Star Destroyer
- C-Line FD (Discmania)
- Champion Firebird
- Champion Eagle
- C-Line PD2 (Discmania)
- Champion Roadrunner
- Champion Thunderbird
- Star Thunderbird
- Star Wraith
- Pro Boss
Midranges
- Frontline X Mortar (Hyzer Bomb)
- C-Line MD2 (Discmania)
- C-Line MD3 (Discmania)
- Star Roc
Putters
- XT Nova
- P-Line P2 (Discmania)