Paul McBeth is a professional disc golfer born on October 22, 1990, in Auckland, New Zealand. McBeth began playing disc golf at the age of 12 and turned professional in 2013. He is considered one of the best disc golfers globally and has won numerous tournaments, including four PDGA World Championships (2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017) and two United States Disc Golf Championships (2015 and 2016). McBeth is also the first disc golfer to win five PDGA Majors. McBeth’s biggest rival on the professional disc golf circuit is Ricky Wysocki, who has also won numerous tournaments. The two have competed against each other extensively and are often considered the top two-disc golfers globally. In October 2017, McBeth and Wysocki faced a final-round battle at the USDGC, regarded as one of the best rounds in disc golf history. McBeth ultimately won the duel by one stroke. He has achieved 126 professional wins in his career, winning 22 on the PDGA National Tour, two on the Disc Golf World Tour, and 16 on the Disc Golf Pro Tour, Making him one of the most successful professional sportspeople in history.

Paul McBeth Early Life

On October 22, 1990, Paul McBeth was born in Auckland, New Zealand. His parents, Rob and Gina, were both avid disc golfers and introduced their son to the sport at a young age. McBeth took to disc golf quickly and began playing competitively at 12. In 2013, he turned professional and had since become one of the best disc golfers in the world. And thanks in part to his prowess on the disc golf course, McBeth has also become a household name in the sport.

Paul McBeth Professional Career

McBeth’s first game was in a professional event in 2006. He began his professional career in 2008, taking place in 29 professional events. During this time, he netted $11,852.50 in winnings and earned the PDGA Male Rookie of the Year Award. McBeth was also able to win his first Professional Event in 2009 at the Utah Open. In 2010 McBeth competed in 34 Professional Events and earned $24,047.50 in winnings. He was also able to increase his career total wins by netting seven more tournament victories. The following year (2011), McBeth competed in 38 Professional Events and earned $37,950.00 in winnings. This was his best year up to date for earnings, and he was also able to add ten more tournament victories to his career total. 2012 was a breakout year for McBeth as he competed in 42 Professional Events and earned $158,950.00 in winnings. This included his first National Tour win at the PDGA National Tour Championship. According to his Disc Golf Metrix profile, he also won his first Major at the United States Disc Golf Championship. The following year (2013), McBeth competed in 38 Professional Events and earned $144,950.00 in winnings. This included his second National Tour win at the PDGA National Tour Championship and his third Major win at the World Championships.

During 2014 McBeth competed in 39 Professional Events and earned $191,600.00 in winnings. This included his third National Tour win at the PDGA National Tour Championship, his fourth Major win at the Masters’ Cup, and his first Disc Golf Pro Tour win at the Dynamic Discs Open. The following year (2015), McBeth competed in 37 Professional Events and earned $148,950.00 in winnings. This included his fourth National Tour win at the PDGA National Tour Championship, his fifth Major win at the United States Disc Golf Championship, and his second Disc Golf Pro Tour win at the MVP Open. In 2016 McBeth competed in 36 Professional Events and earned $191,600.00 in winnings. This included his fifth National Tour win at the PDGA National Tour Championship, his sixth Major win at the United States Disc Golf Championship, and his third Disc Golf Pro Tour win at the MVP Open. The following year (2017), McBeth competed in 36 Professional Events and earned $196,000.00 in winnings. This included his sixth National Tour win at the PDGA National Tour Championship, his seventh Major win at the United States Disc Golf Championship, and his fourth Disc Golf Pro Tour win at the MVP Open.

2018 McBeth competed in 36 Professional Events and earned $189,000.00 in winnings. This included his seventh National Tour win at the PDGA National Tour Championship, his eighth Major win at the United States Disc Golf Championship, and his fifth Disc Golf Pro Tour win at the MVP Open. The following year (2019), McBeth competed in 36 Professional Events and earned $151,000.00 in winnings. This included his eighth National Tour win at the PDGA National Tour Championship, his ninth Major win at the United States Disc Golf Championship, and his first European Open win. During the 2020 season, there were lots of delays, and tournaments got canceled, so McBeth only had 14 tournaments winning five tournaments and winning $32,729 in prize money. In the 2021 season, McBeth competed in 36 Professional Events and earned $196,000.00 in winnings. This included his ninth National Tour win at the PDGA National Tour Championship, his tenth Major win at the United States Disc Golf Championship, and his fifth Disc Golf Pro Tour win at the MVP Open. Paul McBeth is a professional disc golfer who has competed in over 300 Professional Events and won over $1.5 million in prize money. He is the most successful player in Professional Event history, with 24 career wins. McBeth is also the only player to have won all four PDGA Majors. He has dominated the sport for the past decade, winning seven National Tour Championships, eight United States Disc Golf Championships, and five MVP Open titles. When it comes to sponsorship, McBeth has been very successful. He currently has seven sponsors: Discraft, Prodigy Disc, Latitude 64, Innova Champion Discs, MVP Sports, and Westside Discs. Between all of his sponsors, McBeth earns an annual salary of $150,000.

Personal Life

McBeth resides in Forest, Virginia, with his wife, Hannah McBeth. He has stated that his family is his top priority and wants to be a good role model. When he’s not playing disc golf, McBeth enjoys spending time with his family, hunting, fishing, and playing other sports. He also has a fear of heights.

Conclusion

Overall, Paul McBeth has been very successful in his professional disc golf career. He has won over $1.5 million in prize money and is the most successful player in Professional Event history. He has also been very successful in sponsorship, earning an annual salary of $150,000. The collective success has made him a net worth of $6 million, which is sure to increase in the years to come.