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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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,…
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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,…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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