2003
The series started in 2003 as a single event. The event was held at Fairfield Park in Round Lake on August 10, 2003. 95 players attended this one day event. Approximately 15 players had to be turned away. We then realized that PDGA events are in high demand in this area.
August 2003, Fairfield Park, Round Lake, IL (95 players)
2003 Illinois Open Champions
Open Kris Hutter
Open Women Barrett White
Maters Rob Schoenhoft
Advanced Sean Butler
Advanced Masters Pat McFarland
Intermediate Josh Gaughran
Intermediate Women Becky Brakel
Intermediate Masters Mitch Wallace
Recreational Christian McClellan
Junior Neal Swanson
2004
In 2004 the Illinois Open Series was established. Along with the Fairfield event, Shady Oaks Park in Streamwood and Lippold Park in Crystal Lake were added. Everyone involved with running the series loves to play disc golf. All 3 events were split day so everyone that volunteered could play.
June 2004, Shady Oaks Park, Streamwood, IL (78 Players)
July 2004 Lippold Park, Crystal Lake, IL (80 Players)
August 2004, Fairfield Park, Round Lake, IL (97 Players)
2004 IOS Champions
Pro2 Brian Karnov
Adv Master Adrian Gutierrez Sr.
Int Women Diana Brakel
Intermediate Eric Doty
Recreational Jon Brakel
Junior Adrian Gutierrez Jr.
Open Kris Hutter
Pro Master Roy Carey
Pro Women Barrett White
Advanced Justin Schandelmeire
Adv Women Jeannine Rice
2005
2005 saw HUGE growth! UW Parkside-Kenosha WI, Madison Meadows-Lombard IL, Anna Page Park-Rockford IL, & Bevier Park-Waukegan IL, expanded the series to 7 events. Not only did the number of events increase, attendance boomed. There were over 140 players at 4 of the 7 events. Rockford is listed in the top 10 of most attended events in 2005. 167 players attended Rockford. Round Lake had one of the biggest Recreational fields of the year with 42 players. The year ended with an average of 128 players at each event over 7 events.
April 2005, UW-Parkside, Kenosha, WI (101 Players)
May 2005, Madison Meadows Park, Lombard, IL (140 Players)
June 2005, Lippold Park, Crystal Lake, IL (155 Players)
July 2005, Anna Page Park, Rockford, IL (167 Players)
August 2005, Shady Oaks Park, Streamwood, IL (118 Players)
September 2005, Bevier Park, Waukegan, IL (77 Players)
October 2005, Fairfield Park, Round Lake, IL (140 Players)
2005 IOS Champions
Open Kurt Raffensperger
Masters Spike Walker
Grandmsters Ron James
Open Women Barrett White
Advanced Dan Michler
Advanced Masters Adrian Gutierrez Sr.
Advanced Grandmasters Johnese Holt
Advanced Women Kelsey Brakel
Intermediate Kevin Lenth
Intermediate Women Kiralyn Brakel
Recreational Jason Poole
Recreational Women Jennifer Fox
Junior <19 Steven Guther
Junior<16 Michael Apostolou
Junior<13 Billy Dickenson
2006
WOW! 2006 was a huge success. There was an average of 187 players per event. There were 200+ players at 4 of the 7 events and they were some of the largest in the country. Many of the Advanced players that qualified for Am Nationals made the trip. This area was represented with Dustin Fee, Sergio Correa, Randall Bruemmer, & Jeremy Bogan finishing in the top 10.
April 2006, UW-Parkside, Kenosha, WI (203 Players)
May 2006, Madison Meadows Park, Lombard, IL (202 Players)
June 2006, Lippold Park, Crystal Lake, IL (209 Players)
July 2006, Anna Page Park, Rockford, IL (224 Players)
August 2006, Shady Oaks Park, Streamwood, IL (163 Players)
September 2006, Jericho Lake Park. Aurora, IL (143 Players)
October 2006, Fairfield Park, Round Lake, IL(162 Players)
2006 IOS Champions
Open Brett Comincioli
Masters Rob Strasser
Grandmsters Randy Jacobson
Open Women Barrett White
Advanced Juan Lopez
Advanced Masters Bruce Brakel
Advanced Grandmasters John Jordan
Advanced Sr. Grandmasters Bill Keel
Advanced Women Michele Johnson
Intermediate Adam Luxich
Intermediate Women Diana Brakel
Recreational Kelsey Brakel
Recreational Women Becky Brakel
Junior <19 Bryan Schumann
Junior<16 Brian Earhart
Junior<13 Jacob Loper
Junior Girls<13 Jaclyn Schumann
2007
Another fantastic year in 2007 with an average of 169 players per event. Another year of huge payouts and cheap entry fees.
April 2007, UW-Parkside, Kenosha, WI (172 Players)
May 2007, Madison Meadows Park, Lombard, IL (165 Players)
June 2007, Lippold Park, Crystal Lake, IL (186 Players)
July 2007, Anna Page Park, Rockford, IL (171 Players)
September 2007, Jericho Lake Park. Aurora, IL (161 Players)
October 2007, Fairfield Park, Round Lake, IL (158 Players)
2007 IOS Champions
Open Neal Swanson
Open Women Barrett White
Masters Dan Pastore
Advanced Scott Klatt
Advanced Monroy Gowens
Adv Masters Michael LaScola
Adv G-Masters John Jordan
Intermediate Ray Esquivel
Recreational Jack Waryk
Rec Women Becky Brakel
AM IV Mike Krupicka
Juniors < 19 Adrian Gutierrez Jr.
Juniors < 16 Spencer Holms
Juniors < 13 Jack Eisman
Junior Girls Maddisen Brakel
2008
2008 was unbelievable. With over $4.00 per gallon in gas the IOS thrived with an average of 192 players per event. The Rockford A-Tier was a big success.
April 2008, UW Parkside, Kenosha, WI (181 Players)
May 2008, Madison Meadows Park, Lombard, IL (217 Players)
June 2008, Lippold Park, Crystal Lake, IL(179 Players)
July 2008, Jericho Lake Park. Aurora, IL (210 Players)
September 2008, Anna Page Park, Rockford, IL (194 Players)
October 2008, Fairfield Park, Round Lake, IL (166 Players)
2008 IOS Champions
Open Todd Fanning
Open Women Barrett White
Open Grandmasters Bruce Pacey
Advanced Juan Lopez
Intermediate Mike Clark
Recreational Jesse Cahill
Am IV David Owens
Advanced Masters Carl Spray
Advanced Grandmasters John Jordan
Intermediate Women Becky Brakel
Recreational Women Stacy Tackett
Junior < 16 Spencer Wilken
2009
2009 was a little frustrating with the loss of Lombard as a venue. The IOS Team was burnt out a little but managed to pull off 4 solid events. Sinnissippi was a premier event last season for all of Illinois.
May 2009, Bevier Park, Waukegan, IL (109 Players)
June 2009, Lippold Park, Crystal Lake, IL (134 Players)
July 2009, Sinnissippi Park, Sterling, IL (196 Players)
September 2009, Fairfield Park, Round Lake, IL (115 Players)
2009 IOS Champions
Open Brett Comincioli
Open Women Barrett White
Open Masters Alex Bingman
Open Grandmasters Bruce Brakel
Advanced David Nelson
Adv Women Carla Correa
Adv Masters Carl Spray
Adv Grandmasters John Jordan
Intermediate Miguel Dominguez
Intermediate Women Becky Brakel
Recreational Benton Lindquist
Novice Stan Kosierb
Junior <19 Steven Jacobs
Junior <16 Danny Tejero
Junior <13 Andy Jacobs
2010
In 2010, new TDs were added to the IOS team. The IOS ran a record nine events, including one A-tier and four B-tiers.
May 2010, Community Park, Channahon, IL (Sat / Sun)
May 2010, Lemon Lake Park, Cedar Lake, IN (Sat-Sun)
June 2010, Eagle Ridge, Oswego, IL (Sat / Sun)
July 2010, Bevier Park, Waukegon, IL (Sat)
July 2010, Sinnissippi Park, Sterling, IL (Sat / Sun)
August 2010, West Park, Joliet, IL (Sat)
August 2010, Jericho Lake, Aurora, IL (Sat)
September 2010, Shady Oaks, Streamwood, IL (Sat / Sun)
October 2010, Fairfield Park, Round Lake, IL (Sat / Sun)
2010 Champions
Open Al Hermosillo
Advanced Bob Gorbold
Advanced Masters Glenn Gruenke
Advanced Grand Masters John Jordan
Advanced Sr Grand Masters John Cleaveland
Intermediate Duain Altepeter
Intermediate Women Becky Brakel
Recreational Kent Hengels
Novice Dag Grada
2011
After a record year in 2010, 2011 backed off a bit to focus on just a few events.
May 2011, Community Park, Channahon, IL (Sat / Sun)
June 2011, Eagle Ridge, Oswego, IL (Sat / Sun)
July 2011, Sinnissippi Park, Sterling, IL (Sat / Sun)
August 2011, Jericho Lake, Aurora, IL (Sat / Sun)
October 2011, Fairfield Park, Round Lake, IL (Sat / Sun)
2011 Champions
Open Al Hermosillo
Open Masters Joe Tomecek
Open Grandmasters Bruce Brakel
Advanced Douglas Buettgen
Adv Women Becky Brakel
Adv Grandmasters Jake Jacobs
Intermediate Randy Moore Sr
Recreational Matt Jajko
Novice Aris Pashos
2012
In 2012 we celebrated 10 years of IOS events. The 50th IOS event was held at Eagle Ridge in Oswego, IL!
May 2012, Community Park, Channahon, IL (Sat / Sun)
June 2012, Eagle Ridge, Oswego, IL (Sat / Sun)
June 2012, Sinnissippi Park, Sterling, IL (Sat / Sun)
August 2012, Indian Oaks, Marengo, IL (Sat / Sun)
October 2012, Round Barn, Manhattan, IL (Sat / Sun)
2012 Champions
Open Al Hermosillo
Masters Dan Pastore
Advanced Douglas Buettgen
Advanced Grand Masters Damon Short
Advanced Sr Grand Masters John Cleaveland
Intermediate Jake Broughton
Intermediate Women Lindsay Truesdale
Recreational Blaine Schepp
Novice Dag Grada
2013
Another great year with seven events.
May 2013, Community Park, Channahon, IL (Sat / Sun)
June 2013, Eagle Ridge, Oswego, IL (Sat / Sun)
June 2013, Sinnissippi Park, Sterling, IL (Sat / Sun)
July 2013, Anna Page Park, Rockford, IL (Sun)
August 2013, Indian Oaks, Marengo, IL (Sat)
September 2013, Round Barn, Manhattan, IL (Sat)
October 2013, Bevier Park, Waukegan, IL (Sat)
2013 Champions
Open Al Hermosillo
Masters Joe Tomecek
Advanced Roman Korol
Advanced Grandmasters Ron Miller
Advanced Sr Grandmasters Mark Harston
Intermediate Tony Ciasto
Am III Gavin Rathbun
Am IV Noah Woolever
Juniors Freddy Beyersdorf
2014
After a three year hiatus, the IOS was back in Round Lake at the redesigned Fairfield Park (Squaw Creek). Two B-tiers this year.
May 2014, Community Park, Channahon, IL (Sat / Sun)
June 2014, Eagle Ridge, Oswego, IL (Sat / Sun)
June 2014, Sinnissippi Park, Sterling, IL (Sat / Sun)
July 2014, Anna Page Park, Rockford, IL (Sat)
August 2014, Fairfield Park, Round Lake, IL (Sat / Sun)
September 2014, Indian Oaks, Marengo, IL (Sat)
October 2014, Bevier Park, Waukegan, IL (Sat)
2014 Champions
Open Chris Brenholtz
Masters Joe Tomecek
Advanced Masters Randy Moore, Sr
Advanced Grandmasters Robert Grinnell
Advanced Sr Grandmasters John Cleaveland
Am I Roman Korol
Am II Kevin Barton
Am III Roger Tranoswki
Am IV Scott Dewig
Juniors Freddy Beyersdorf
2015
What a year! Multiple events sold out in advance. The team had to switch the Bevier event to a two day event to accomodate the demand.
May 2015, Community Park, Channahon, IL (Sat / Sun)
May 2015, Eagle Ridge, Oswego, IL (Sat / Sun)
June 2015, Sinnissippi Park, Sterling, IL (Sat / Sun)
July 2015, Anna Page Park, Rockford, IL (Sun)
August 2015, Fairfield Park, Round Lake, IL (Sat / Sun)
September 2015, Indian Oaks, Marengo, IL (Sun)
October 2015, Bevier Park, Waukegan, IL (Sat / Sun)
2015 Champions
Open Gavin Rathbun
Masters Charles Holz
Advanced Masters Paul Kenny
Advanced Grandmasters Roger Tranowski
Am I Dylan Lhotak
Am II Christopher Calvin
Am III Derrick Ross
Am IV Matthew Walker
Am Women III Cristina Carlstrom
Club Champion Discontinuum Disc Golf Club
2016
Another awesome year. Every event sold out, some more than a week before the event. First year using the Canyons (Dellwood) in Lockport. What a beautiful course.
May 2016, Community Park, Channahon, IL (Sat / Sun)
June 2016, Eagle Ridge, Oswego, IL (Sat / Sun)
June 2016, Sinnissippi Park, Sterling, IL (Sat / Sun)
July 2016, Anna Page Park, Rockford, IL (Sun)
August 2016, Fairfield Park, Round Lake, IL (Sat / Sun)
September 2016, Indian Oaks, Marengo, IL (Sat / Sun)
October 2016, The Canyons (Dellwood), Lockport, IL (Sat / Sun)
2016 Champions
Open Robert Martin
Pro Master Sang Park
Am Masters Mark Zalce
Am Grandmasters Carl Spray
Am Sr Grandmasters Robert Pitlock
Am I Frank Militello
Am II Nick Sustersic
Am III Justin Duckmanton
Am IV Paul Buss
Am Women II Kristi McCarthy
Am Women III Annie Oldenburg
Am Women IV Janet Hershey
Club Champion Discontinuum Disc Golf Club
2017
2017 was a very wet year. Started with a shortened Round 2 at Channahon and ended with a shortened Round 2 at Rockford due to storms. Rolling Knolls was used in place of the Canyons this year.
May 2017, Community Park, Channahon, IL (Sat / Sun)
June 2017, Eagle Ridge, Oswego, IL (Sat / Sun)
June 2017, Sinnissippi Park, Sterling, IL (Sat / Sun)
July 2017, Fairfield Park, Round Lake, IL (Sat / Sun)
August 2017, Rolling Knolls, Elgin, IL (Sat / Sun)
September 2017, Indian Oaks, Marengo, IL (Sat / Sun)
October 2017, Anna Page Park, Rockford, IL (Sun)
2017 Champions
Open Juan Lopez
Pro Master Joseph Tomecek
Pro Grandmasters Randy Moore Sr
Am Masters Mark Zalce
Am Grandmasters Tom McManus
Am Sr Grandmasters John Cleaveland
Am I David Nelson
Am II Matt Ryan
Am III Jon Carlson
Am IV Andy Paulausky
Am Women II Kristi McCarthy
Am Women III Heather Polfuss
Club Champion Bird Brain Disc Golf Club
2018
Two new courses as part of the series this year. Both from the I-80 Corridor. Great year with three B-tiers (Sinnissippi, Fairfield, Rockford). There have now been 95 Illinois Open Series Events.
May 2018, The Oaks, Mokena, IL (Sat / Sun)
June 2018, Eagle Ridge, Oswego, IL (Sat / Sun)
June 2018, Sinnissippi Park, Sterling, IL (Sat / Sun)
July 2018, Fairfield Park, Round Lake, IL (Sat / Sun)
August 2018, Highland Park, Joliet, IL (Sat / Sun)
September 2018, Indian Oaks, Marengo, IL (Sat / Sun)
October 2018, Anna Page Park, Rockford, IL (Sun)
2018 Champions
Open Danny Beauchamp
Pro Master Joseph Tomecek
Pro Grandmasters Randy Moore Sr
Am Masters Jonathan Glover
Am Grandmasters Carl Spray
Am Sr Grandmasters Don Ruben
Am I George Maltsiniotis
Am II Tito Denny
Am III Tim Jones
Am IV Mike Gingotta
Am Women I Heather Polfuss
Am Women II Janet Hershey
Am Women III Carolyn Hernandez
Am Women IV Genie Livingston
Club Champion Fox Valley Metro Disc Golf Club
2019
We paired down to just four events and focused on making these quality events three of which were B-tiers (Sinnissippi, Fairfield, Rockford). Many of these selling out in advance. There have now been 99 Illinois Open Series Events. Next year #100
June 2019, Fairfield Park, Round Lake, IL (Sat / Sun)
July 2019, Sinnissippi Park, Sterling, IL (Sat / Sun)
August 2019, Eagle Ridge, Oswego, IL (Sat / Sun)
September 2019, Anna Page Park, Rockford, IL (Sun)
2019 Champions
Open Mike Conlee
Pro Grandmasters Barry Maxwell
Am Grandmasters Brad Dimick
Am Sr Grandmasters Tom McManus
Am I David Nelson
Am II Jeffrey Cvikota
Am III Paul Buss
Am IV Jacob Cain
Am Women I Heather Polfuss
Am Women II Janet Hershey
Am Women III Nora Balayti
Am Women IV Alyssa Martinez
Junior < 15 Jimi Gosinski
Club Champion Discontinuum Disc Golf Club
2020
We were all set to open up the season and celebrate IOS #100 at Anna Page Park in Rockford in May as an A-tier. Unfortunately, the pandemic kicked in and threw everything for a loop. We were fortunate to be able to still run our other four events after adapting with the various restrictions in place. This is the first time we’ve been back to Lemon Lake since 2010.
July 2020, Sinnissippi Park, Sterling, IL (Sat)
June 2020, Fairfield Park, Round Lake, IL (Weekend)
August 2020, Eagle Ridge, Oswego, IL (Weekend)
October 2020, Lemon Lake, Cedar Lake, IN (Sun)
2020 Champions
Open Mike Conlee
Pro Grandmasters Chris Bianchi
Am Grandmasters Brian Usher
Am I Kiel Deine
Am II Isaias Solano
Am III William Borzick
Am IV Robert Morales
Am Women II Nora Balayti
Am Women III Valerie Wilbourn
2021
The pandemic still hung over everything, but we were able to host six events including two in the Peoria area. IOS #100 is still postponed until 2022.
May 2021, Lake Eureka, Eureka, IL (Sat, Sun)
June 2021, Sinnissippi Park, Sterling, IL (Sat, Sun)
June 2021, Northwood Park, Morton, IL (Sat, Sun)
July 2021, Fairfield Park, Round Lake, IL (Sat, Sun)
August 2021, Eagle Ridge, Oswego, IL (Sat, Sun)
September 2021, Lemon Lake, Cedar Lake, IN (Sun)
2021 Champions
Open Bryan Walter Opitz
Pro Grandmasters(50+) Roger PhotoGuy Tranowski
Am Sr Grandmasters (60+) Tim Cerven
Am Grandmasters(50+) Jay Oberg
Am I Jonathan Borzick
Am II Christian Adams
Am III William Borzick
Am IV Russell Smith
Am Women II Denise Carpenter
Am Women III Valerie Wilbourn
2022
We were finally able to run IOS #100. Six events this year, including 1 one A-tier, and 4 B-tiers. Scheduling mistakes put IOS events on both Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. Doh!
May 2022, Northwood Park, Morton, IL (Sat, Sun)
May 2022, Anna Park Park, Rockford, IL (A-tier)
June 2022, Sinnissippi Park, Sterling, IL (Sat, Sun)
July 2022, Fairfield Park, Round Lake, IL (Sat, Sun)
September 2022, Eagle Ridge, Oswego, IL (Sat, Sun)
October 2022, Lemon Lake, Cedar Lake, IN (Sun)
2022 Champions
Open Danny Beauchamp
Pro Grandmasters(50+) Joseph Tomecek
Am Sr Grandmasters (60+) Ron Huebner
Am Grandmasters(50+) William Borzick
Am Masters(40+) Daniel Schandelmeier
Am I Jonathan Borzick
Am II Gordie Roscher
Am III Paul Buss
Am IV Jonathan Rippe
Am Women III Maddi Haley
2023
Seven events this year, including 1 one A-tier, and 5 B-tiers. Brought on a new vendor this year: Smooth Disc Golf
May 2023, Northwood Park, Morton, IL (Sat, Sun)
June 203, Anna Park Park, Rockford, IL (A-tier)
June 2023, Sinnissippi Park, Sterling, IL (Sat, Sun)
July 2023, Fairfield Park, Round Lake, IL (Sat, Sun)
August 2023, Eagle Ridge, Oswego, IL (Sat, Sun)
September 2023, Kennel Lake, Morton, IL (Sat, Sun)
October 2023, Lemon Lake, Cedar Lake, IN (Sun)
2023 Champions
Open Collin Thompson* (No MPO players with the minimum 4 events)
Pro Grandmasters(50+) Joseph Tomecek
Am Legend (70+) Ron Huebner
Am Sr Grandmasters(60+) Roger Tranowski
Am Grandmasters(50+) Ken Sherlock
Am Masters(40+) Matt Anderson
Am I Ryan Stoneback
Am II Marcus Mann
Am III Louis Ohlendorf
Am IV Jay Noska
Am Women III Laverne Shaw