Core Team 2024
Year Established: 2015
In 2015, Celestial Discs introduced Team Celestial Discs to enhance our presence in retail and support the expansion of disc golf. While there have been times when we did not actively maintain a team, dedicated members remained steadfast through various challenges, embodying an integral, core part of Celestial Discs. When we resurrected the team and welcomed new players, we marked the occasion with a Phoenix-themed disc, symbolizing renewal.
In 2023, with the introduction of Team Celestial Rising Stars, we rebranded the existing team, integrating more fresh faces into the fold and renaming it the Team Celestial Core Team. Over the years, our focus has been cultivating a diverse and inclusive Core Team, encompassing individuals of all ages, skill levels, geographic regions, and representing multiple manufacturers. We've fostered a close-knit disc golf community dedicated to advancing the sport.
We value contributions on and off the disc golf course, actively seeking individuals who positively impact their communities while sharing our passion for disc golf and positively serving others. Our Team Celestial Core Team is comprised of educators, veterans, entrepreneurs, students, musicians, other professionals, and even a former major league baseball player.
Our team is more than just a team; it is a family that is growing and learning to work together and support one another with many exciting new opportunities on the horizon.
Core Team Captains
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Britney Espinoza #57574
Co-Captain
Out of Texas
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Favorite Discs:
Prodigy X5
Prodigy H7
Prodigy Fx3
Britney is also a member of Team Prodigy.
Favorite Disc Golf Moment:
"My Ace at the 2014 World Championship in Portland, OR. I tied for the longest ace of the week with Matt Orum.
Also, another memorable moment was my very First Ace EVER! It was a tournament Ace while 9 months pregnant. 10days before welcoming our first child!"If you'd like to support Britney, any purchase made from the following link will directly help her out:
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Brandon Redmond #47316
Co-Captain
Out of Michigan
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Favorite Discs:
Lat 64 Mercy
Lat 64 Core
Lat 64 Grace
Brandon is also a member of Team Latitude 64.
Favorite Disc Golf Moment:
"My favorite moment happened back in 2012. It was December 31st, my birthday. I had woken up an email from Latitude64 from Svante Erikson informing me that I had been one of five players chosen to represent the company as a regional team member. Here I am now 12 years later still proud to be wearing them on my back."
If you'd like to support Brandon, any purchase made from the following link will directly help him out:
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Harper Thompson #60259
Out of Tennessee
Favorite Discs:
Prodigy Fx-4
Prodigy Pa3
Prodigy A3
Harper is also a member of Team Prodigy.
If you'd like to support Harper, any purchase made from the following link will directly help him out:
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Ben Van Dusen #27905
Out of Iowa
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Favorite Discs:
Innova Gator
Innova Destroyer
Innova Teebird
Ben is also a member of Team Innova.
Favorite Disc Golf Moment:
"The 2023 Tim Selinske was a magical tournament for me. Getting to see friends from across the country, have my dad’s caddy for me, and playing again in the Pacific Northwest. It’s a tournament full of memories that I will always cherish."
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Don Newhauser #68850
Out of Florida
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Favorite Discs:
Lat 64 Bolt
DD Renegade
Lat 64 Fuse
Don is a former major league pitcher who pitched for the Red Sox.
Favorite Disc Golf Moment:
"2018 worlds"
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Richard Reister aka Caddyman PDGCA #001
Out of Hawaii
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Favorite Discs:
Discraft Zeus
Discraft Hades
Innova Leopard
Richard is also the CMO/Co-Founder of the Professional Disc Golf Caddies Association.
Favorite Disc Golf Moment:
"Caddying Ragna Bydge to 3rd place finish in Worlds 2014"
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Reid Olgin #174210
Out of Oregon
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Favorite Discs:
Prodigy Pa3
Prodigy Fx2
Prodigy D1
Reid is also a member of Team Prodigy.
Favorite Disc Golf Moment:
"I won the Winter Time Open back to back years"
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Tyler Isbell #105569
Out of Minnesota
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Favorite Discs:
Discraft Zone
Discraft Zeus
Discraft Raptor
Favorite Disc Golf Moment:
"General disc golf moment, how can it not be the “Holy Shot” ? Seeing that coverage and watching the live scoring seeing James dig his feet in the dirt with Paul right there was incredible.
Personal disc golf moment, maybe my first win? I won my first event in the rain and crazy wind of Emporia. Ended up cancelling half of the second round and we had to “seek shelter” at the retail store. I was tied with 2 other guys that I felt I didn’t stand a chance against. We had a play off “long putt” to break the tie. 60 footer, drained it and the other two did not and I had my first career win!"If you'd like to support Tyler, any purchase made from the following link will directly help him out:
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Eric Mullaly #70996
Out of Iowa
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Favorite Discs:
Prodigy F3
Prodigy Pa5
Prodigy Fx2
Eric is the team owner of Celestial Discs and a member of Team Prodigy.
Favorite Disc Golf Moment:
"My biggest win! It came from a tournament we ran and I played in at Tom Pearce in Grants Pass, Oregon. It was our largest tournament we ever hosted, capped at 90 people. I was in the largest division for the tourney which was MA2. I didn't have the greatest round the first round and was on the chase card for the second round. After throwing a stellar round 2, I was in a 3 way tie for first. Ended up taking the win in OT holes, took 2 holes to secure it."
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Matt Greinert #132157
Out of Iowa
Favorite Discs:
Discmania Instinct
Innova Destroyer
Innova Firebird
If you'd like to support Matt, any purchase made from the following link will directly help him out:
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Kirk Ovitt #121587
Out of Minnesota
Social Media:
Favorite Discs:
Lat 64 Grace
Westside Underworld
Lat 64 Pure
Favorite Disc Golf Moment:
"Just out playing!!"
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Benjamin Moeller #198131
Out of Minnesota
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Favorite Discs:
Lone Star Armadillo
Discraft Stalker
Prodigy M4
Favorite Disc Golf Moment:
"Winning my second ma2 tournament"
If you'd like to support Ben, any purchase made from the following link will directly help him out:
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Larry White #93417
Out of Oregon
Favorite Discs:
Westside Harp
Westside Bear
Westside Sword
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Anthony Spriggs #208975
Out of South Dakota
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Favorite Discs:
DD Trespass
DD Escape
Axiom Tempo
Favorite Disc Golf Moment:
"I was still very new to disc golf in 2022 I was on my first disc golf team and had a camping trip to Gavins Point Dam in South Dakota to compete in a NADGT event. The best part of the weekend was that my daughter was playing FJ12 and earned an invite to NADGT Nationals! We even got to be on the same card together both rounds as the TD appreciated all juniors playing and allowed them to play with their parents. It was an epic battle against mother nature all tournament, wind speeds were very high and gusting beyond belief. My daughter Evelyn never quit, never surrenderedand, learned so much that day."
If you'd like to support Anthony, any purchase made from the following link will directly help him out:
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Jarrett Fargher #186410
Out of Illinois
Favorite Discs:
Discraft Buzzz
Discraft Zone
Innova Wraith
If you'd like to support Jarrett, any purchase made from the following link will directly help him out:
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Marx Ramirez #51747
Out of Oregon
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Favorite Discs:
Innova Viper
DGA Squal
Innova Tern
Favorite Disc Golf Moment:
"Winning my first Dexter Eugene Celebration 🤙🏽"
If you'd like to support Marx, any purchase made from the following link will directly help him out:
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Terry Fraser #73847
Out of Minnesota
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Favorite Discs:
Lat 64 XXX
Prodigy P model S
DD Justice
Favorite Disc Golf Moment:
"Helping build and maintain one of the best free to play disc golf complexes in Minnesota."
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Taylor Lupton #53427
Out of Minnesota
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Favorite Discs:
Innova Groove
Anything from Franklin Discs
Quest AT Raging Inferno
Favorite Disc Golf Moment:
"My win at smutty bear in 2022 was terrible winds and rain was the only player to shoot under par for the whole tournament."
If you'd like to support Taylor, any purchase made from the following link will directly help him out:
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Trevor Snyder #102057
Out of Oregon
Favorite Discs:
Innova TL3
Innova Valkyrie
Thought Space Praxis
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Kristi Moon aka Kristi Lewis #159507
Out of California
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Favorite Discs:
AGL Douglas Fir
AGL Redwood
AGL Acacia
Favorite Disc Golf Moment:
"Winning the 2023 Santa Cruz Masters Cup and being invited to play with the pros the next weekend. My first round card mates were Juliana Korver and Catrina Allen. I also got to meet Amy Lewis, Sai Ananda and Ohn Scoggins!"
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Daniel Espinoza #57572
Out of Texas
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Favorite Discs:
Innova Destroyer
Innova Firebird
Prodigy Pa3
Favorite Disc Golf Moment:
"Being from Oregon, the BSF was one of my favorite events to play. My wife and I always play this event together, however in 2019 she was pregnant and couldn't compete so we decided to make it a family trip and bring our Son (age 6 at the time) so he could meet Ricky Wysocki for the first time. (This was a dream for him)"
If you'd like to support Daniel, any purchase made from the following link will directly help him out:
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Jon Youngbar #70055
Out of Oregon
Favorite Discs:
DD Felon
AGL Magnolia
Discraft Kratos
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Tawd Pawloski #96633
Out of Oregon
Favorite Discs:
Innova Shryke
Innova Mako3
Innova Dart
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Melanie SanLopez aka Melanie SanFilippo #65685
Out of Iowa
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Favorite Discs:
Innova Shryke
Discraft Hades
Axiom Envy
Favorite Disc Golf Moment:
"My favorite memory was winning 2022 PDGA Tim Selinske U.S. Masters Championships. This was here in the Quad Cities and was also my birthday weekend so I got to bring down the win on my home courses and also celebrate with my close friends who were in town for the tournament. My wife was able to be on my bag for the final round and was there to see me take down the win by 1 stroke."
If you'd like to support Melanie, any purchase made from the following link will directly help her out:
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Nick Wolter #94819
Out of Oregon
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Favorite Discs:
Prodigy Pa3
Discraft Buzzz
Discraft Cicada
Nick is also a member of Team Prodigy.
Favorite Disc Golf Moment:
"Winning the nui a tier last year. Got the water tank dump and everything."
