Team GRIPeq: Touring Team
Our GRIPeq Touring Team subject our disc golf bags to the ultimate test by competing weekly and traveling across the globe to participate in the most prestigious events. The skilled professional disc golfers below understand the importance of having the best equipment to perform at their best, and we are proud to be a part of their disc golf careers.
The 2024 GRIPeq Touring Team
The Disc Golf Pro Tour continues to host the most elite disc golf athletes at their tournaments. We are proud to provide equipment and support to the disc golfers below as they compete for championship wins and tour points. These athletes have inspired us to be our best, and we hope they continue to encourage young athletes and disc golfers to stay active and participate in this wonderful sport.
The best of the best; give it up for the 2024 GRIPeq Touring Team!
Scott Withers
Throwing a 1105-rated round in December, the highest rating in MPO in 2023, we’re thrilled to have Scott Withers as a part of GRIPeq’s Touring Team. Scott has been actively playing in tournaments this off-season, already sporting a 2nd place finish. We are looking forward to seeing what he can accomplish this year!
Jacob Courtis
Welcome back to the team, Jacob Courtis! Newer to the Disc Golf Pro Tour but a name we’ve seen pop off at big events, Jacob Courtis, also known as Cupcake, will represent Team GRIPeq out on the course this year. With enough power to throw 600′ and the skills to have podium finishes at top events, placing 2nd at The Challenge at Goat Hill in 2023, we’re thrilled to see where this season takes him.
Macie Velediaz
Next, give Macie Velediaz a big welcome to the GRIPeq Touring Team! We’re excited to have Macie’s support this season. With three top-five finishes at Elite Series events last season and a notable 7th place finish at Worlds, we know her talent is the real deal. And be sure to watch her compete at the All-Star event for two in February 2024.
Andrew Fish
We’re welcome Andrew Fish to the GRIPeq Touring Team in 2024! Known as one of the best woods players in the world, Fish had three A-Tier wins last season, which puts him at an astounding 17 A-Tier wins total for his career.
He also hosts a disc golf podcast called “The Fish Golf Brah-Dcast. You can find information about the podcast, including where to listen to the latest episodes, here.
Holly Finley
Another outstanding pro disc golf athlete, we welcome Holly Finley back to the GRIPeq Touring Team! Holly had four top-10 finishes at Disc Golf Pro Tour events last season. She also shot a hot 1009 round at the MVP Open, which Ace Run Productions filmed! Holly earned 2nd place at the 2023 PDGA Masters World Championships and is currently ranked fourth in FP40 globally. And with back-to-back A-Tier wins in November of 2023, we can’t wait to watch how her 2024 touring season unfolds!
Austin Turner
Next up on the Touring Team is Austin Turner! We’ve been waiting to see him on the tour again since Ledgestone last year, as he suffered an injury to his arm that cut his season short. Even with a shortened 2023 season, Austin had two Elite Series Top 10 finishes and an 18th-place finish at Champions Cup. Let’s go, Austin!
Jennifer Allen
Ranked second in the Global Masters Series FP40 division and 12th on Udisc World Rankings, we’re thrilled to watch Jennifer Allen crush the course again this year with her GRIPeq disc golf bag. Jennifer had eight top 10 Disc Golf Pro Tour finishes, including a win at the Beaver State Fling and 2nd place at the Music City Open. We can tell it will be an incredible year on tour for Jenn!
Evan Scott
Let’s give it up for Evan Scott! This young disc golfer has plenty of talent and showed the competition he has what it takes to win. In 2023, he became the champion at the Disc Golf Por Tour Zoo Town Open and had an impressive 15th place finish at Worlds. We can’t wait to see what 2024 has in store for Evan and are thrilled to support him on the GRIPeq Touring Team!
Ali Smith
If you didn’t recognize her name last year on tour, you do now. Ali Smith is back for her second season with the GRIPeq Touring Team! With an incredible ace at Worlds last year and a win in her hometown at the GRIPeq Kansas City Wide Open, we’re thrilled to see Ali’s hard work pay off and get the recognition she deserves. She’s starting the tour with a new disc sponsor, Thought Space Athletics and Infinite Discs; we’re looking forward to cheering on Ali during her 2024 season!
Patrick Brown
Next, we’re welcoming Patrick Brown back to the touring team. He is currently ranked #1 globally in MP55 and earned four wins last year, making his total career wins 118; we know he’s a force to be reckoned with on the course. He’s also created unique custom-painted artwork on GRIPeq bags and merch; make sure you’re following along to view all his work in 2024!
Cynthia Ricciotti
We’re thrilled to have Cynthia Ricciotti with us for her second year on the GRIPeq Touring Team! Ranked 50th globally for FPO and competing since 2015, we can’t wait to see what she can accomplish in 2024. Always cheerin’ Cynthia on and enjoying her disc golf content on social media!
Chris Clemons
New to GRIPeq, Chris Clemons is signing onto our Touring Team for the 2024 season, as well as starting his first year with Discraft! We’re thrilled to have one of the best lefties, the best hair, and one of the best players on tour. Chris is ranked 23rd on Udisc World Rankings as of January of 2024 and had a great 2023 season, including 7th place at Champions Cup and 9th at USDGC. Let’s go, Clemonade!
Jessica Weese
We’re looking forward to having Jessica Weese with us on Team GRIPeq for another year! With a hot 1010-rated round at the Open at Austin and eight top-10 finishes at Disc Golf Pro Tour events in 2023, we can’t wait to see what the new season has in store for Jessica!
Silas Schultz
Next, we have Silas Schultz joining us for his second year on the GRIPeq Touring Team! We watched his electric performance at Champions Cup in person in 2023. We also know he can crush 500+ feet easily, and his content creation skills and creativity are elite level. We know the 2024 season is waiting for Silas; let’s go!
Ben Callaway
Ranked 24th in the world by Udisc as of January 2024, let’s give it up for Ben Callaway! Ben is representing Team GRIpeq for the 2024 season, and we’re proud to have his talent on our Touring Team. He finished 2nd at Jonesboro and made moves in Finland with an 8th-place Major finish at the European Open last year. And he had a 31% putting stat from C2 in 2023; crazy skills on the putting green! Watch out for Ben this season!
Alexis Mandujano
Next on our team, we’re excited to continue to support Alexis Mandujano! Alexis ended 2023 with an incredible 7th place finish at Throw Pink Women’s Disc Golf Championships and came in 6th overall in C2 putts throughout her season. Looking forward to a fantastic 2024 year ahead for Alexis as she continues to trust our equipment throughout the Disc Golf Pro Tour!
Adam Hammes
Carrying an elite disc golf bag for an elite+ champion, we’re thrilled to have Adam Hammes on Team GRIPeq. We love seeing his hard work pay off, and what better way to win than to win at the first-ever Disc Golf Pro Tour Elite+ event, the 2023 Portland Open! The competition is getting tough, and we’re looking forward to rooting for Adam as he continues to come out on top.
Henna Blomroos
Ranked 6th in the World on the Udisc World Rankings as of January of 2024, we’re welcoming back Henna Blomroos to the Touring Team! Henna ended her season with back-toback podium finishes at Throw Pink Womens Disc Golf Competition and the US Women’s Disc Golf Championships. And she was first in parked percentage, parking 13% of holes played on the Pro Tour in 2023!
Eveliina Salonen
We are excited to announce that Eveliina Salonen will continue to represent us on tour in 2024! Her positive attitude on the course makes us root for her even more. With eight top-five finishes last season and being first in circle one in regulation, we are confident that she has the skills to maintain her top position on the tour. Go, Eveliina!
Anthony Barela
Let’s go! We’re stoked to watch Anthony Barela compete all season long. He’s currently ranked 15th in the world and had a killer 2nd-place finish at Worlds in 2023. Did you know he is also a 3X Mini World Champion and crushed a Nuke mini 500+ feet!? We know Anthony is a force to be reckoned with on the Disc Golf Pro Tour this year.
Kyle Klein
Next, we have the reigning United States Disc Golf Championship Champ, Kyle Klein, continuing to carry the disc golf bag of champions. Kyle also won at Wavo early in the 2023 season and had a 45% birdie rate throughout the Pro Tour and PDGA Majors. We’re thrilled to support this young talent on our Touring Team; keep an eye on him this season!
Ohn Scoggins
Now, a beloved personality and the second-best player in the world rankings as of January 2024, Ohn Scoggins will continue representing Team GRIPeq on the Touring Team! We’re incredibly proud of all her accomplishments last year, including her victories at DGLO and Masters Worlds. It’s no secret that her putting skills are world-class, and the statistics back it up, as she finished number 1 in both C1X and C2 putts in 2023. Let’s go, Ohn!
Eagle McMahon
#1 in the World Rankings to start 2024, Eagle McMahon is continuing his relationship with Team GRIPeq, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to have his support. Eagle had a fantastic 2023 season with seven podium finishes, including Beaver State Fling and Discmania Open wins. His passion for disc golf is undeniable, and we are excited to see him bounce back after his surgery in his first year with his new disc sponsor, MVP.
Missy Gannon
With two Disc Golf Pro Tour Finale wins and back-to-back Ledgestnoe Open Champion, we couldn’t be prouder to support Missy Gannon on our GRIPeq Touring Team! With her positive attitude and incredible mental game, we are excited to see where the 2024 season takes her. You know we will be cheering for Big Money Missy every step of the way!
Simon Lizotte
Let’s give it up for Simon Lizotte! Simon had a killer 2023 season, winning the Music City Open and DGLO. He impressed us again with his off-season vlogmas videos and continues to be a positive ambassador of the sport. We are honored to support Simon and eagerly anticipate his 2024 season highlights!
Paige Pierce
An incredible person, disc golfer, and ambassador for the sport, Paige Pierce is all set to join the 2024 tour with her GRIPeq bag! Despite having a shortened season in 2023, this 5X World Champ managed to secure two first-place finishes on the Pro Tour, The Open at Austin, and the OTB Open. We’ve been following her recovery and off-season progress and are eagerly looking forward to supporting Paige throughout the year!
Paul McBeth
Finally, we are excited to announce our support for 6X World Champion Paul McBeth as he takes on the course for the 2024 season! With a 1st place rank in the Euro Tour and five 1st place finishes on his 2023 Tour, we can’t wait to see him compete in this new season, especially with the latest addition to his family. This is the McBeth year, we can sense it, and we know he’s ready to make moves.
