Nate Doss — Player Bio

Updated: August 27, 2025

Nate Doss is a legendary figure in the disc golf world, best known for his three PDGA World Championship titles and smooth forehand/backhand balance. Born on May 17, 1985 in Santa Cruz, California, Doss turned professional in 2000 and went on to become one of the most accomplished players in the sport’s history.

He retired from full-time touring in 2018 but remains active in the sport through media and business ventures, including co-hosting commentary for JomezPro and co-owning Bevel Craft Brewing in Bend, Oregon with his wife and fellow disc golf champion Valarie Jenkins Doss. Over his elite career, Nate Doss competed in 381 PDGA events, earning 38 career wins and collecting $302,883.02 in PDGA-sanctioned earnings. His peak PDGA rating was 1042, and he remained among the top-ranked MPO players for more than a decade.

His greatest achievements include winning the PDGA World Championship three times (2005, 2007, 2011), capturing the United States Disc Golf Championship (USDGC) in 2008, and earning multiple NT and Major victories throughout the 2000s and early 2010s.

Key Highlights & Notable Achievements

• Full Name: Nathan “Nate” Doss
• Birthdate / Age: May 17, 1985 (Age 40 as of 2025)
• Hometown: Santa Cruz, California, USA
• Turned Pro: 2000
• Retired: 2018 (from full-time touring)
• PDGA Number: 11794
• Career Events: 381
• Career Wins: 38
• Career Earnings: $302,883.02
• PDGA World Champion: 3-time (2005, 2007, 2011)
• USDGC Champion: 2008
• Peak PDGA Rating: 1042
• Post-Career: Co-founder of Bevel Craft Brewing; Disc Golf Commentator for JomezPro