Baton Rouge man becomes professional disc golf world champion
"The most nervous I've ever been," 2026 PDGA Pro World Champion Silas Schultz talked about the pressure.
In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, disc golf enthusiast Silas Schultz has achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the 2026 PDGA Pro World Champion. This victory came at the prestigious PDGA Pro Worlds tournament held in Milford, Michigan. Despite being ranked outside the top 20 globally prior to the competition, Schultz made history by becoming the lowest-ranked player ever to clinch this title, as confirmed by the Baton Rouge Disc Golf Association.
The champion's triumph was rewarded with a substantial prize of $30,000. To celebrate his achievements, a welcome home party for Schultz was organized at Highland Road Park's Disc Golf Course on September 6. Schultz shared his experiences leading up to the competition, describing the intense nervousness he felt, even though it was not his first win and it was the most significant tournament of the year.
The Baton Rouge native's journey to world championship status is a testament to his skill and determination in the realm of professional disc golf.
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