Compiled By Brian Hoeniger / PDGA
Photos: Brian Sullivan

Based on 1999 season performance, the following six players were selected as the candidates for 1999 Male Player of the Year. Players are listed by PDGA number.

Al Schack
#3407, Ann Arbor, Michigan

In 1999 "Sugar Shack" proved that touring all year in a 1973 Winnebago is good for your game.

1999: Played 38 events (ties record) for 2564 points (2nd) and $12875 (4th). In the money: 95%.

Best: 5 wins including Mad City Open, 2nd at United States DGC.

Worlds: T4th

Scott Stokely
#3140, Fort Collins, Colorado

World distance record holder (693' 3") and runner-up at the 1997 and 1998 World Championships.

1999: Played 20 events for 1559 points (12th) and $9976 (6th). In the money: 100%.

Best: 7 wins including Bob West Memorial and World Doubles, 2nd at all four Texas SuperTours and Kansas City Wide Open.

Worlds: Tie, 4th

Ken Climo
#4297, Clearwater, Florida

Nine-time World Champion, seven time Player of the Year, Disc Golf Hall of Fame, etc, etc. PDGA database shows Climo has cashed in at least 176 straight events (1992-99).

1999: Played 22 events for 2017 points (5th) and $22839 (1st). In the money: 100%.

Best: 16 wins including 9 SuperTours, and the United States DGC where he won by 15 strokes.

Worlds: 2nd

Mike Moser
#5557, Wilmington, Delaware

"The Mose" has finished in the top 10 at four of the last six Worlds. In 1999 he married fellow player Amy Cridland and continued his extensive touring and stellar play.

1999: Played 30 events for 1839 points (7th) and $11,095 (5th). In the money: 100%.

Best: Eight wins including Seneca Creek and Eric Yetter SuperTours, tied 5th at United States DGC.

Worlds: 9th

Barry Schultz
#6840, Sheboygan, Wisconsin

This smooth thrower has been on fire since winning the Veterans Park Open in late 1998. In 1999 he won $1000 or more 6 times.

1999: Played 17 events for 1637 points (11th) and $13,388 (3rd). In the money: 100%.

Best: Seven wins including Alfaro's Masters Cup, Fort Steilacoom Open, Brent Hambrick Memorial and Texas States SuperTours. $1200 in Millenium Skins.

Worlds: 3rd

Ron Russell
#9999, St Clair Shores, Michigan

1999 World Champion, 1997-98 Tour Points leader, 1995 Rookie of the Year. Crazy 9's: In '99 #9999 ended Ken Climo's consecutive World titles streak at nine.

1999: Open - Played 28 events for 2638 points (1st - record) and $21,419 (2nd). Master - Played 1 event for 228 points and $1250. In the money: 100%.

Best: Eight wins including Bowling Green Open. Four SuperTour 2nd place finishes. Played both Open and Master at Alfaro's Masters Cup, winning as a Master.

Worlds: 1st

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