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JohnE McCray wins his fifth Masters world title

JohnE McCray throwing at Eureka Temp during the 2022 Masters Worlds

JohnE McCray tees off at Eureka Temp during the first round of the 2022 Masters Worlds. Photo: Conrad Meyer / PDGA, July 13, 2022.

JohnE McCray won the Mixed Pro 50+ division at the 2026 PDGA Masters Disc Golf World Championships in Peoria, Illinois, September 22–26. He finished 37 under par, nine strokes ahead of joint runners-up Brian Schweberger and Shasta Criss.

The victory was his fifth Masters singles world title, following wins in 2016, 2022, 2024 and 2025. PDGA’s championship recap confirms that this is his third consecutive MP50 title.

A Florida milestone

PDGA lists McCray’s home as Zephyrhills, Florida. His 2026 victory adds another world championship to the state’s flying-disc record.

This is a documented season milestone. The Hall has not announced its 2026 All-Star finalists or recipients.

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