Meet the players representing Hazy Shade throughout the 2026 season. From seasoned competitors to rising names, each member brings a different style, story, and approach to the game.

Canopy Team

Tony Mo Reiss

Tony Mo Reiss

Huber Heights, OH | MPO | Rating 1014

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• 18 years playing
• Must-play: Iron hill
Go-to disc: Roc
  • Biggest accomplishment: Making the finals of Dayton matchplay 7 years straight
  • Advice for first tournament: Have fun and make friends
Brad Schick

Brad Schick

Galena, OH | MPO/MP40 | Rating 1008

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• 34 years playing
• Must-play: Northwood Black
Go-to disc: Nuke
  • Biggest accomplishment: Back to back US Masters Championships
  • Advice for first tournament: Don’t worry so much about score, try to have some fun.
Max Scheetz

Max Scheetz

Etna, OH | MPO | Rating 996

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• 5 years playing
• Must-play: Northwoods Black
Go-to disc: Zone
  • Biggest accomplishment: Top 5 at Am Major.
  • Advice for first tournament: Have fun. That’s it.
Luke Radloff

Luke Radloff

Milford, OH | MPO | Rating 991

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• 5 years playing
• Must-play: Idlewild
Go-to disc: Banzai
  • Advice for first tournament: Just treat it like a casual round. Try to play good but also just play your game
  • Favorite post-round treat: Mexican food
Ben Ruggles

Ben Ruggles

Germantown, OH | MPO | Rating 982

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• 10 years playing
• Must-play: Olympus in Florida
Go-to disc: Explorer
  • Biggest accomplishment: Winning the First Capital Open in Chillicothe OH
  • Advice for first tournament: Remember to have fun! You did pay to be here

Core Team

Ryan Almassy

Ryan Almassy

Powell, OH | MPO | Rating 984

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• 3.5 years playing
• Must-play: Obvious answer: Maple Hill Underrated pick: Bald Mountain in Orion, MI
Go-to disc: Zone
  • Biggest accomplishment: Career average of 1004 in A-Tiers!
Jonas Zupanic

Jonas Zupanic

Miamisburg, OH | MPO | Rating 979

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• 7 years playing
• Must-play: Echo Valley DGC
Go-to disc: Destroyer
  • Biggest accomplishment: Winning Lexington Open Ams
Dylan Trenum

Dylan Trenum

Franklin, OH | MPO | Rating 974

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• 6 years playing
• Must-play: Echo Valley
Go-to disc: Bagger
  • Biggest accomplishment: Winning a pro event
Ezra Calhoun

Ezra Calhoun

Beavercreek, OH | MPO | Rating 974

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• 6 years playing
• Must-play: Kensington Toboggan
Go-to disc: Saint Pro
  • Biggest accomplishment: Placing 6th at US Ams. Althought I left some shots out there I learned a lot about my game in that tournament.
Tyler Silliman

Tyler Silliman

Worthington, OH | MA1 MPO | Rating 972

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• 5 years playing
• Must-play: Echo Valley
Go-to disc: Anax
  • Biggest accomplishment: I was on chase card at AM Nats final round last year.
Matt Rosier

Matt Rosier

Pittsburgh, PA | MP40 MPO | Rating 969

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• 19 years playing
• Must-play: Moraine State Park
Go-to disc: Swan 2
  • Biggest accomplishment: I have been the tournament director for 25 tournaments including 7 A-tiers.
Doug Zupanic

Doug Zupanic

Kettering, OH | MA40 | Rating 942

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• 6-7 years playing
• Must-play: Echo Valley
Go-to disc: Banger-gt
  • Biggest accomplishment: Winning Wright Brothers Open three years in a row
John Cox

John Cox

Tipp City, OH | MA40 | Rating 921

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• 17 years playing
• Must-play: Echo
Go-to disc: Teebird
  • Biggest accomplishment: Staying with it, and staying competitive. I’m old.
Nikki Backherms

Nikki Backherms

Indianapolis, IN | FA1 | Rating 826

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• 6 years playing
• Must-play: Punderson State Park (Newbury, OH)
Go-to disc: Fireball
  • Biggest accomplishment: Winning FPO at the 2026 Bloomington Iceberg Challenge
Sara Pelfrey

Sara Pelfrey

Hillsboro, OH | FA1 | Rating 825

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• 3 years playing
• Must-play: Paint Creek
Go-to disc: Wave
  • Biggest accomplishment: Winning the NADGT national championship

Roots Team

Steve Wisecup

Steve Wisecup

Englewood, OH | MP60

1989 PDGA World Champion
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• 49 years playing
• Must-play: Winthrop
Go-to disc: Roc
Martin Wheeler

Martin Wheeler

Carlisle, OH | MA3 MA50 | Rating 860

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• 6 years playing
• Must-play: Echo Valley in Ohio - Alto Lake in New Mexico
Go-to disc: Berg
Kevin Brun

Kevin Brun

Beavercreek, OH | MPO | Rating 965

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• 6 years playing
• Must-play: Echo Valley
Go-to disc: MD5
Andrew Watt

Andrew Watt

Cuyahoga Falls, OH | MA1/MPO | Rating 958

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• 9 years playing
• Must-play: Brewster Ridge
Go-to disc: Inner Core
Masyn Dallio

Masyn Dallio

Harrison, OH | MA1 | Rating 950

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• 3 years playing
• Must-play: Lake Eureka is a very beautiful and challenging course. I love being able to play it at Ledgestone every year
Go-to disc: MD3
Ethan Shotts

Ethan Shotts

Eglin AFB, FL | MA1/MPO | Rating 942

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• 4.5 years playing
• Must-play: The Admiral - Semmes, AL
Go-to disc: Hex
Josh D'Anna

Josh D'Anna

Dayton, OH | MPO | Rating 940

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• 5 years playing
• Must-play: Echo Valley
Go-to disc: Kaxe
Aaron 'Sizzle' Carroll

Aaron 'Sizzle' Carroll

Troy, OH | MA50 MP50 | Rating 938

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• 6 years playing
• Must-play: Handyman in Fairborn, OH.
Go-to disc: Range
Matt Butcher

Matt Butcher

Dayton, OH | MA1, MA40 | Rating 932

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• 10 years playing
• Must-play: Handyman Ace Hardware. In Fairborn, Ohio
Go-to disc: Wizard
BJ Burke

BJ Burke

Kettering, OH | MA40 | Rating 923

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• 25 years playing
• Must-play: Oak Grove - Where it all began!
Go-to disc: Aviar
Chris Mahaffey

Chris Mahaffey

Canton, OH | MA1 | Rating 920

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• 13 years playing
• Must-play: Maple Hill
Go-to disc: Emac Truth
Israel Bland

Israel Bland

Dayton, OH | MA2 | Rating 903

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• 3 years playing
• Must-play: Echo
Go-to disc: Tempo
Andrew Mowry

Andrew Mowry

Huber Heights, OH | MP40 | Rating 898

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• 30+ years playing
• Must-play: Echo Valley
Go-to disc: Bagger
Ricky Glunt

Ricky Glunt

Cincinnati, OH | MA2 | Rating 897

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• 2 years playing
• Must-play: Mt.Airy!!
Go-to disc: Jàrn
Kirk Jones

Kirk Jones

OH | MA40 MP40 | Rating 895

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• 20+ years playing
• Must-play: If they haven’t played the redesign at Sycamore Trails, you need to add that to your to do list!
Go-to disc: Roadrunner
Hunter Burnett

Hunter Burnett

Beavercreek, OH | MJ15 MA3 | Rating 867

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• 12 years playing
• Must-play: Sycamore gold to gold
Go-to disc: Clozer
Stephen Drosdek

Stephen Drosdek

Fairborn, OH | MA50, MA3 | Rating 851

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• 8 years playing
• Must-play: Echo valley
Go-to disc: Hype
Allissa Thacker

Allissa Thacker

New Lebanon, OH | FA2 | Rating 796

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• 4 years playing
• Must-play: Whispering Oaks DGC in Eaton
Go-to disc: Vortex
Bill Struhar

Bill Struhar

Dayton, OH | MA75 | Rating 728

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• 15 years playing
• Must-play: Maple Hill
Go-to disc: Diamond
Craig Caswell

Craig Caswell

Stuttgart, Germany | MA2

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• 13 years playing
• Must-play: Kensington Toboggan. Play the FPO layout for a good mix of fun and challenge!
Go-to disc: Beast
Nathan Metz

Nathan Metz

New Bremen, OH | MA40

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• 25 years playing
• Must-play: Panther Creek in TN or North Boundary in Pittsburgh PA
Go-to disc: Comet
Nick Pierre

Nick Pierre

Piqua, OH | MA2

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• 10 years playing
• Must-play: I still have a ton on my wish list but I'd have to say Idlewild. Long 24 holes there makes you use every shot and manage fatigue on an awesome track
Go-to disc: Detour