USDGC — United States Disc Golf Championship 2025
Odds to Win: USDGC — United States Disc Golf Championship (Oct 9–12, 2025)
Updated: September 13, 2025
Event Overview
Location: Winthrop University Disc Golf Course (Rock Hill, South Carolina)
Dates: October 9–12, 2025
USDGC is a PDGA Pro Major held on the Winthrop (Gold) layout—famous for OB-lined fairways, water carries, and pressure-packed finishing holes. Success here demands disciplined placement off the tee, precise angle control into guarded greens, and elite putting under stress.
Ranking Sources & Methodology
Projected odds to win are based on this weighted composite:
- PDGA Rating — 35%
- StatMando Ranking — 30%
- PDGA World Ranking — 20%
- DGPT Standings — 15%
Note: All ratings/rankings are cited; the odds below are a model projection (fantasy analysis), not facts.
Top Rated Players (from the PDGA USDGC roster)
| Player | PDGA Rating |
|---|---|
| Gannon Buhr | 1062 |
| Calvin Heimburg | 1050 |
| Ricky Wysocki | 1049 |
| Paul McBeth | 1048 |
| Niklas Anttila | 1048 |
| Isaac Robinson | 1047 |
| Kyle Klein | 1044 |
| Chris Dickerson | 1039 |
| Corey Ellis | 1036 |
| Eagle McMahon | 1036 |
Source: PDGA USDGC roster/ratings on the event page linked above.
Projected Odds to Win (Model Output)
| Player | Projected Odds | Reasoning (weighted by Rating/StatMando/PDGA WR/DGPT) |
|---|---|---|
| Gannon Buhr | 22% | Highest event-page rating (1062) plus top-tier DGPT/StatMando profile; win equity boosted by Major pedigree. |
| Calvin Heimburg | 17% | Elite rating and season-long consistency; PDGA World Rankings snapshot supports high baseline performance. |
| Ricky Wysocki | 14% | 1049 rating; forehand/putting combo thrives on OB-heavy Winthrop; strong standings/ranking blend. |
| Paul McBeth | 11% | Major veteran with proven closing ability; rating and long-term form keep the ceiling live. |
| Isaac Robinson | 9% | Woods/placement specialist; strong ranking signals and mistake avoidance raise median outcome. |
| Niklas Anttila | 8% | 1048 rating; upward trend on StatMando/DGPT; clean shot shapes translate to Winthrop scoring. |
| Kyle Klein | 7% | 1044 rating; balanced tee game reduces OB; live if C2 putting cooperates. |
| Eagle McMahon | 6% | Ceiling play—elite power creates eagle chances but variance rises with Winthrop’s OB corridors. |
| Chris Dickerson | 4% | Line-hitting technician with Major mettle; conservative lines can yield a late charge. |
| Field (others) | 6% | Deep roster with multiple podium routes; leverage if favorites stumble into OB. |
Course Fit / Profile — Winthrop Gold
- Placement first: OB lines and islands punish misses; controlled distance beats raw power.
- Shot shaping: Reliable forehand/backhand angles to hit guarded greens and avoid hazard strokes.
- Pressure putting: Endgame holes amplify variance; C1X and confident C2 runs swing titles.
- Composure: Managing wind and crowd energy at a Major is a genuine skill at Winthrop.
Fantasy Picks Advice
Top Favorite — Why Gannon Buhr is the Clear Play
For Fantasy Disc Golf, Buhr offers the strongest blend of ceiling and floor at USDGC 2025. He comes in with the highest PDGA event-page rating (1062), a top StatMando profile, and premium positioning in the DGPT Standings. Winthrop rewards disciplined aggression—attack when the landing zone is wide, lay up when OB pinches—and Buhr has developed into one of the tour’s best decision-makers in exactly those spots. The course’s OB density, island greens, and closing pressure make putting stability and angle control non-negotiable; Buhr’s current form checks those boxes. Our weighted model (35/30/20/15 across PDGA Rating, StatMando, PDGA World Ranking snapshot, and DGPT Standings) consistently places him atop the win-equity curve, with the best median finish and the most scenarios where he separates on moving day. If you prioritize one anchor in builds this week, it’s Buhr.
Safe / Consistent Alternatives
- Calvin Heimburg — Elite rating and season-long steadiness. His placement-first tee game minimizes OB, making him a high-floor lineup core.
- Ricky Wysocki — Forehand precision and confident putting fit Winthrop’s risk profile. Strong across StatMando/DGPT signals.
- Paul McBeth — Major-proven closer; if circle-2 heats up, his win path is always live despite tighter fairways.
Dark Horses
- Isaac Robinson — Woods precision and conservative game plan translate to clean Winthrop rounds; podium equity rises if the putter holds.
- Niklas Anttila — 1048 rating with upward trend; controlled lasers and balanced forehand/backhand keep him in bounds and in the hunt.
- Kyle Klein — Shotmaker with OB discipline; if early birdies land, he becomes a final-round factor.
Past MPO Winners (Recent)
| Year | Champion |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Gannon Buhr |
| 2023 | Kyle Klein |
| 2022 | Gannon Buhr |
| 2021 | Paul McBeth |
| 2020 | Chris Dickerson |
Final Thoughts
Winthrop rewards players who can stay in bounds, shape precise lines, and putt under pressure. Our model places Buhr at the top for win equity, with Heimburg and Wysocki as the safest high-finish anchors. If you’re chasing leverage, consider Robinson, Anttila, or Klein—each has a clean, OB-averse path to a Sunday push. Build around one anchor, one stable alternative, and one dark horse to balance floor and ceiling at USDGC.
Photo credit: DGPT – dgpt.com
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