Some of my favourite top Pros that I've had the fortune of competing with (in no particular order)
Micah Dorius - doesn't play much anymore, but he's one of the best players I've met, and I've enjoyed playing with him through the years. Also, Micah's form is right up there with Shultz as far as nearing perfection.
Cary Trotter - Cary was nice to me before I knew who he was. I've enjoyed talking with him over the years when our paths cross, and I especially appreciate he patient approach to difficulty in his game. He's had some hurdles, but always manages to be polite and respectful to the game, and other competitors
Eric McCabe - For how good he is, he's way too nice. Most golfers at his level are disconnected from reality and forget how fortunate they are to make a living doing something as cool as DG. I've never seen Eric show frustration or malice toward anyone. I've had the fortune of playing a few warm up rounds with Eric before the Beaver State Fling the past couple years, he was even nice enough to let me keep the box for a few holes, lol.
Coury Coates - Coury is a local player who's been hanging in the 995-1005 range for a few years. I appreciate his admiration of the game and his humble willingness to always want to learn more and get better. I hope he starts to hit the tour a little more someday as he definitely has the composure and skill to move up a level.
Chris Vilmorin - Chris is out of San Diego and doesn't play so much anymore either. I have never seen ANYONE with more potential in our sport, ever! Chris has occasion attitude problems, which probably has to do with the ppl who influence him. Chris has always been polite to me and I've enjoyed the rounds we've played simply so I could watch him. He could easily be the best player in the world if he pulled his head out...
Jay Reading - One of the few people who totally "gets it". Great advocate of our sport. Great player. And always fun to play with.
Garrett Gurthie - I've never met Garrett, but after watching how he's dealt with scenarios regarding Brad Williams, and a few other adverse conditions, I'm very impressed with his composure and attitude. He chose to be the bigger man in an interview that I watched that he had every right to just go off, and that's impressive. Especially from someone of his age.
Paul McBeth - I met Paul when he was a kid playing in the AM divisions. At some point he and I ended up playing a few ADV AM events together. Really quiet, but good natured kid. For the record, I used to squash him, lol! Now he's a big timer and I'm really happy to see him retain his good natured outlook. Go Paul!
Barsby - I've know Greg for a number of years and the guy makes me laugh all the time. For such a joker it's hard to imagine he takes anything seriously, until you see him play and realize that his skill can't be an accident. I don't know too many people that are equally good FH and BH, but Greg is dangerous!
Mike Leslie - Mike is one of the most dominant players of Washington State. If you ever get to meet him his appearance will likely scare the crap out of you. He's 6'5"ish, and around 250' pure muscle. Big grizzly beard, and most of his clothes are patchworkesque. Looks like he could rip someone in half and eat their heart for breakfast. Anyhow, the guy is awesome and is an impressive golfer. He's willing to tell you his life story and is so excited about DG changing his life around. Good guy, scary guy, but good guy
Dion Arlyn - Dion has been moving up in the ranks the past couple of years, and minus a couple of attitude bumps, he's been an incredible solid individual. He puts at least as much back into the sport as he takes out, and his hard work has been greatly appreciated by the Oregon DG community. Dion's going on tour full time this year so if you have a chance to sneak out to an NT and watch him, do it! The guy throws further than Avery, and when he gets hot, he's unstoppable