How Good Is Ken 'The Champ' Climo?

Ken Climo Is a pioneer in the disc golf world and widely considered to be the greatest disc golfer of all time (GOAT).

Starting all the way back in 1987 ken climo hit the ground running and started winning everything!

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Time Stamps:

0:00 Intro
0:18 Ken Climo's First Tournoment
1:22 Racking up early Wins
1:35 Fist World Championship
1:52 90s Complete Dominance
3:40 When a Legendary Streak comes to an end
4:58 Climo statistics
5:10 Reclaiming the Crown
6:16 Is Ken Climo the GOAT?
7:14 Outro

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[Arexasaurus]

"I didn't lose, I got beat" words of a real champion.

[memonsounror]

"I didn't lose, I got beat" I just love that line. He knows he played well but his opponent just played better and he gave it the recognition it deserved.

[Mrusdad]

You cannot compare different eras. Ken was the most dominant player. He was a trailblazer and he created every skill that he had. The players today have many videos of players to watch and learn from. They also have totally different discs. The discs back then did not have speed ratings. I remember when the Viper came out. We could not believe how stable it was! It only has a speed rating of 6 now. I played doubles against Ken in 1991 in Augusta. I was not in his league it was just random draw. Ken was a nice guy and an incredible player.

[thatdudewelove]

It's just so amazing to see how the sport has evolved over the years! Gotta respect the folk who paved the way and made disc golf what it is today!

[mawage]

I started playing in 1998 at the age of 19 and been addicted ever since. One of my favorite discs is my Ken Climo Wraith!

[jamesdefriese]

Y'all also can check ratings from back then. Ratings became official in 1998, and he was the first 1040 rated disc golfer in like, 1999. If he was in his prime throwing those same discs from 25 years ago, he would be rated the same at Matty O and only 5 players would be rated higher than him. (Dickerson, Heimberg, Eagle, Ricky, Paul). He is absolutely the GOAT. Paul is obviously better than Ken was, but no denying that Ken was WAY ahead of his time. Thank you for setting the standard then all but a few will ever reach in ratings alone, and for setting a standard that no one will ever match in titles.

[frankhaula]

I once asked him if he could fix my putt and he got so mad when he saw my form that he spent the next 30 minutes chainsmoking, swearing and telling me that I'll "never make it in disc golf with a sissy putt like that".

[Saculmit]

"What he was able to accomplish along the way will most likely never be achievable again in today's game." The fact that this comment can be made during this video is why there is a debate about GOAT status. No disrespect to the competitors of the time, but they weren't the caliber of Paul, Ricky, Calvin, Eagle, Chris, etc. Do I think Ken would have still been a force to reckon with, for sure, just probably would have had a whole lot less 1s on his PDGA page.

[dustinheese]

KC was still shooting 1020+ rounds 5 years ago.

[Truckinganddawg]

Met him about 10 years ago and he was a very cool dude and yes he is the GOAT MAN

[RickRobichaudDG]

So interesting to hear how they did not have overstable or high speed discs back then. I love the history and the thought process back then compared to now.

[daxmusix]

What a great person, attitude and champ. An inspiration for those who follow.
I would love to see what he could do with the modern discs, courses and competition. I imagine he would be right up there with the best ones now.

[Beaglefaust]

Comparing eras in sports is always tough. But I'm sure Climo in his prime would have thrown faster discs better than almost anyone else and McBeth can shape shots with understable discs. They both deserve a mention in the best ever conversation.

[SPINNINGMYWHEELS]

Great video thanks for the history and commentary by Ken. Great example of classic skills and great for him to dominate for so many years.

[kviper]

I used to play at his home course in Clearwater. When he was practicing it was all day! And I mean all day from sunrise til dark.

[catchmyscoober]

It's hard to compare eras. Climo was definitely the goat of his time.

[bubbawatson]

Most underrated putter inside 35, I knew I was in trouble in his group when, I started off round 3 under after 9, which was my best start on that course.
But this 8ft wingspan,
Waa 9 for 9.
And his furthest putt on front 9. Was about 10ft.. after the round,
I felt really good about my progress.
And was surprised the champ knew all my stats and wins, which I told me my ratings, my last time out finish, my city, my home course,
Then named 5 guys in my town he knew.
I was shocked, this guy, knew all his comp.
Their strength, and weaknesses. I'll always cherish the champ, knowing he told me several times, great putt, are good throw. Being a athlete, it wa as like Jordan are bird saying that to me.
And while hes talking to me after the round, a grown man walks up and ask him to sign a disc, I was like damn, and then the guy handed it to me, and ask me too.
It was that moment.
I had to push my seat all way back, to fit my head in. I had arrived.
Not really, but in my mind. All the daily 4hr practices showed their fruits. Lots of hard work...
Then month later, I'm at another gig. And champ comes over and ask if he can practice with me.
And my folk.
So it went from getting dialed in, to, a whole other level of preparation.

[orion]

dude, Kenny does a fantastic Gregg Barsby impression!!! lol!

[Big-G-man]

Jack Nicklaus(Ken) or Tiger(Paul)? All were/are great.