O Captain! My Captain! | Paul Ulibarri Takes Down his First Disc Golf Pro Tour Event
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Wins change a season. Others feel like they confirm something everyone already knew.
This past weekend at the DGPT+ Barbasol Open at Austin, Paul Ulibarri earned his first Disc Golf Pro Tour victory, a milestone moment in a career already filled with history, respect, leadership, and undeniable impact. For Team Discraft, this win was a moment of pride. It was a reminder of who Uli is, what he has given to this sport, and why his name has carried weight for so many years.
For anyone who has followed Paul Ulibarri’s career, this victory feels long overdue. Uli has been winning for a long time. From capturing the 2006 PDGA Amateur World Championship to building a professional career filled with major moments, elite-level battles, and unforgettable performances, he has never been defined by one weekend alone.
He has been defined by consistency. By grit. By the ability to stay relevant, stay competitive, and keep showing up in a sport that continues to evolve around him.
Trust from teammates. Trust from fans. Trust from the next generation of players looking for guidance. Trust from a company that saw not only the competitor he was, but the Captain he could become.
When Paul Ulibarri returned to us at Discraft, his role quickly became bigger than throwing discs. He became a leader for Team Discraft, helping shape the culture, direction, and standard of what it means to represent our brand. He has been a voice players listen to, a mentor players lean on, and a competitor who continues to prove that leadership does not mean stepping away from the fight. It means carrying more with you every time you step onto the course.
For us at Discraft, this is a proud moment. We're proud of the player. Proud of our Captain. Proud of the person. Proud of someone who has given so much to Team Discraft and continues to write new chapters in a career that already means so much.
Congratulations, Uli. This one felt earned long before it became official!
The Discs Behind the Celebration
This Victory Edition lineup brings together three meaningful releases, each carrying its own connection to the moment, the players, and the molds they trust.
The Paul Ulibarri Victory Edition Zone celebrates Uli’s first DGPT victory with one of the most iconic approach discs in the game. The Zone has long been a staple for controlled forehands, reliable approaches, and confident upshots when placement matters most. For a player known for precision, experience, and competitive fire, the Zone feels like the perfect mold to mark a career-defining win.
The Brad Hammock Victory Edition Zone SS highlights Brad’s continued excellence with a disc built for touch, control, and workable approach lines. The Zone SS offers a straighter, more finesse-focused take on the classic Zone flight, giving players dependable control without requiring the same amount of force or overstability. It is a fitting celebration disc for a player whose game has always been built on experience, execution, and clean decision-making.
Rounding out the release is the Paul x Brad Collab Edition Captain’s Raptor, bringing two respected competitors together on one of Discraft’s most trusted overstable drivers. The Captain’s Raptor is built for power, wind resistance, forced flex lines, and confident utility shots when the fairway demands something dependable. As a collaboration piece, this release connects two veteran voices in the sport with a mold designed to handle pressure, torque, and big moments.
Together, these three discs give fans and collectors a chance to celebrate more than just a win. They represent the players, the shots, and the competitive moments that make these releases worth remembering. The Paul Ulibarri Victory Edition Collection will be available on the Discraft Factory Store Friday 5/15 at 3 PM EST and available for retailers on the stock order form.