Niklas Anttila has quickly become one of disc golf’s standout players. In 2024, he made history at The Open at Austin, becoming the first Finn to win an MPO Elite Series event on the Disc Golf Pro Tour. He returned the following year and went back-to-back, cementing his “Finnish Cowboy” nickname. His historic run continued in 2026, when he captured his first Major title at the PDGA Champions Cup, becoming the first Finnish man to win a Major! As the PDGA celebrates its 50th anniversary, we’re looking back at the players and organizers who helped shape the world of professional disc golf. From its grassroots beginnings in 1976 to the next generation of competitors and fans, #PDGA50 is a celebration of the sport’s past, present, and future.