2015 is shaping up to be one memorable year for professional disc golfer Nate Sexton. While Sexton has been able to make many of the big National Tour and Major Tournaments on the PDGA schedule, 2015 will be the first year he tours full time.

Sexton will be partnering with three-time World Champion Paul McBeth to travel not only across the country, but around the world to compete in the best disc golf tournaments and host a series of clinics this coming season. We recently caught up with Sexton to learn more about his plans in 2015.

While many who follow the PDGA tour will recognize your name, there are many who don’t know who you are. When did you first start playing disc golf and what got you hooked?

“I played Ultimate with my family and in city and high school leagues as a kid. We would play “disc golf” with Ultimate discs on camping trips with trees for targets. I started formally disc golfing in 2000 when I was 15 years old. The first course in my hometown of Corvallis, OR was built in 1999. I got hooked pretty quickly playing rounds with my Dad, soon my step-mom and younger brother were hooked as well.”

One place that might remind people who you are is this video of your memorable ace at the 2010 USDGC on hole 7. Is it nice having such a great shot captured on video?

“Yes it is! I was really lucky that the camera man happened to be there for that shot. I was playing on the 4th card in the final round of the USDGC. I doubt anyone filmed us on any other hole that day so to happen to make an ace then was cool. The great story about that shot is that I had made birdie the first 2 rounds on that hole (#7) but the previous day in round 3 I threw a great shot that flew in and hit the basket an inch or two low of being an ace. It rolled backwards BETWEEN the 2-3 inch gaps in the bamboo fence and I was forced to pitch back over to save par. Hitting the ace the next day felt like justice had been done, in fact in the long version of the video you can hear Ken Climo near the end say to me ‘That’s Justice!'”

Beyond the ace, what has been your favorite disc golf memory since you started playing?

I have so many great memories from disc golf. Some highlights include:

Traveling to Japan for the Japan Open in 2008. It was something I will never forget, to see a part of the world I had never been to and to play on such a beautiful course.

Getting 9 consecutive 2’s in tough shot doubles with my younger brother Colin in 2014. It was amazing as we kept throwing in huge putts; couldn’t pick anyone I would rather share that excitement with than my brother!

All the camping and hotel trips with my good friends at home in Oregon for tournaments all over the country.

You’ve spent time in both Oregon and North Carolina, correct? Which coast do you love the most for disc golf?

“I have been in North Carolina for 6 months now and I enjoy the disc golf scene here and all the new people I am meeting. However, after 14 years playing on the west coast in Oregon I would have to say I like golf there better. Part of that is about the style of the courses, I think another part of it is about missing my friends and family back home.”

You recently made an announcement that you were hitting the road with Paul McBeth in 2015 and touring full time! How excited are you to travel the country and play disc golf?

“Very excited! I have never played enough National Tour events in one year to qualify for the year end points. I am looking forward to playing in almost every big tournament in the world next year! I am really excited to experience disc golf in Scandinavia as well!”

Talk a bit about traveling with McBeth. Have you guys taken shorter trips together in the past? He has quite the rig for 2015!

Picked up this monster today! I can't wait to see what the future has in store. @innovadiscs @gripeq @supremeflightofficial @crush_clothes @thinkferguson @redbullpdx A photo posted by Paul McBeth (@paul_mcbeth) on Nov 11, 2014 at 5:02pm PST

“We have not taken any trips together before. We are friends though and have known one another for quite a while. I think we are both pretty laid back, level-headed people and we both want to do our part to help grow the sport. As far as the rig, just wait until you see the finished product!”

You also announced that you were promoted to Innova’s Team Star! Congratulations on the move. How much has their support meant to you?

“Innova’s support has allowed me to reach for my disc golf goals at every stage of my professional career. I turned pro in late 2004 and Innova offered me sponsorship in 2005. I have been with Innova (and Discmania) through my whole career and have slowly climbed up the ranks as I became a better player. I had a great season last year after choosing to play more full time once I knew I would be quitting my job and moving out to North Carolina. When Paul offered me the chance to commit myself even more fully to disc golf Innova was right there to support me and my goals again.”

Will we see a Tour Series disc from you? Any ideas on what it might be?

“Yes! I have been working with Innova on getting the artwork ready and I am waiting for final confirmation on the type of disc before I can announce that. If everything works out how I think it will, it will be an exciting disc release, a plastic/mold combination we have not seen before!”

What are you looking forward to the most in 2015?

“I am looking forward to competing against the best, practicing with the #1 player in the world, and playing in Europe!”

As part of this tour, you’re also looking to host some clinics with McBeth. Tell us about this. How can people help?

“We are doing a University Tour to help spread excitement about disc golf. We hope to make 5-10 stops in this first year and do some combination of a demo/clinic/appearance. Our target audience is new players and people who have not tried the sport yet. We need help from all the experienced golfers to get the word out and bring a friend to come see us so that we can make these events as big and impactful as possible! We hope to have giveaways and contests at our stops so it should be a fun time. If you get the chance, please come out and meet us!”

Just like any disc golfer, you’re likely working on something this off season. What are the main things you’re currently working on?

“This offseason my main goal is physical fitness. I want to put myself in the best possible position to make some waves next year. I am also working on putting (as always) and versatility/accuracy with my backhand drive.”

Outside of disc golf, what do you do?

“I used to teach PE classes at Oregon State University, though my degree is in Environmental Science. Since moving to NC in July I have been playing disc golf full time. In my free time I like to be with my wife, Brianna (who is in her first year of medical school here in Chapel Hill) and my dog Joby. I also like playing card and board games with friends and hiking trails to see waterfalls, I am a sucker for waterfalls!”

While Innova is a big supporter, who else makes it possible for you to hit the National Tour?

“My other sponsors are Discmania, huk lab, Grip Equipment, and Keen Footwear. I truly feel I have the best discs, clothes, bags, and shoes available today.”

A big thank you to Sexton for talking with us. Our conversation started right when he made his announcement he would be hitting the tour and we could easily tell how excited he was.

Be sure to follow Sexton on Facebook for all the latest during his 2015 tour.