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Disc Golf: Who Is Ron Russell? Wikipedia, Insane Pool Costs Go Viral

Ron Russell is the World Champion of Disc Golf who switched from semi-professional racquetball. 

Disc Golfer Ron Russel, who had no idea that his hometown River Bends, Michigan, had a Disc Golf course, ended up winning World Champion in 1999 and won $4000 prize money.

The sweet discovery happened when his friend took him out to play a round of disc golf, and soon Ron had realized that he was a natural in the game.

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Who Is Ron Russell From Disc Golf? Wikipedia And Bio

The Pro World Champion of Disc Golf 1999, Ron Russell was a professional racquetball player who switched sports and got more fame for his raw talent.

Despite his fame and success, he has yet to be published by Wikipedia, but he has some details.

Initially, a professional racquetball player, Ron Russell, chose to switch sports when his friend introduced him to Disc Golf.

He added the mechanics of the two sports are the same, the run-up, the shoulder roll and wrist snap, everything.

After a week, he threw discs, a smaller, heavier version of a conventional Frisbee more than 400 feet.

Ron then participated in the 1997 Disc Golf World Champion of PDGA, which happened in Charlotte, North Carolina, but he became a second runner-up that year.

Finally, his hard work and dedication became the 1999 World Champion in Rochester, New York, beating Ken Climo and Barry Schultz.

He was the only player to beat the great Ken Climo at Pro Worlds in the ’90s.

After this, he again participated in the 2002 championship in Houston, Texas but could not beat Ken Climo and had the place of second runner-up.

He last played a PDGA event in 2007 at the Florida Disc Golf Championships in Highbridge, Wisconsin.

Ron Russell Net Worth: How Rich Is The Jacksonville Florida Native?

The Jacksonville, Florida native Ron Russell’s net worth is still under review, but his career earnings are said to be in the millions.

Furthermore, he owns a company that holds a Building Business Intelligence license and three other licenses under the Florida licensing board, Ron Russell Roofing, Inc., 228 News St, Jacksonville, Florida.

Ron must have a good earning from his company as well.

How Much Did Ron Russell Insane Pool Cost?

Ron Russell’s insane pool cost is $1, and it is by far the world’s largest swimming pool.

The mega project was led by Chilean company Crystal Lagoons which was carried over five years and cost the staggering US $1.

Lucas Lagoons, who has been filming for Insane Pools, has custom-designed the pool for Russell.

The custom permitted and engineered Lucas Lagoons pools start with a base cost of approximately $250,000 within 50 miles of Sarasota, Florida.

The projects beyond 50 miles but within the state of Florida require a minimum budget of $350,000.

The Pools outside the state of Florida require a minimum budget of $500,000.

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Update: 2023-11-10