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.

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)
Septemer 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

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