Welcome to the Ledgestone Open

About the Open

The Ledgestone Open was started in 2011 by Nate Heinold. By 2015, the event grew into the largest payout in disc golf history. See more about the history of the LIS Open.

2023 Ledgestone Open Logo

Tee Off Thursday, August 03, 2023

Central Illinois

Local time: 3:37 PM

Event Info

Behind the Scenes

What goes into running a Pro Tour event? Hannah McBeth takes us behind the scenes of the 2020 Ledgestone Open with TD Nate Heinhold as they navigate storms, the pandemic, and 1,200+ disc golfers.

St. Jude Logo

The Ledgestone Open, with the enormous support of Discraft, is proud to continue to work with St Jude Children's Research Hospital. Their monumental efforts to end childhood cancer are incredibly necessary. Consider donating and supporting them today!

Total Contribution Since 2014

$400,000

Recent News

Discraft Disc Equivalents

Discraft has a disc that can fill every slot in your bag.

Ledgestone Wave 1 Preview

For Wave 1 we have 15 molds available with several highlights to note from the most vibrant Discraft swirls, to first time plastic runs, to out-of-production cult favorites.

Choosing the best disc golf bag for your game

These specialized disc carriers come in a variety of designs, sizes and shapes, but the best products have three key elements: comfort, durability and capacity.

Top 10 Things to do in Peoria

We’ve compiled a list of the Top 10 things to do in Peoria so you can stay entertained and enjoy your time in Central Illinois, both on and off the disc golf course.

Behind the Bag: Paige Shue

The popularized video segment known as an “In the Bag” has given fans a look into what their favorite pros are carrying around on the course. Next up: Paige Shue

Behind the Bag: Sullivan Tipton

The popularized video segment known as an “In the Bag” has given fans a look into what their favorite pros are carrying around on the course. Next up: Sullivan Tipton

Preparing for Lynchburg: Heinold Relives the Iconic 2019 Worlds

Nate walks through the 2019 World Championships in Peoria, Illinois when McBeth held off Ricky Wysocki in a final round battle that will be long remembered.

Behind the Bag: Alexis Mandujano

The popularized video segment known as an “In the Bag” has given fans a look into what their favorite pros are carrying around on the course. Next up: Alexis Mandujano

About the Ledgestone Shop

One of the most common questions we got in the last few years was, “Where can we buy Ledgestone discs and apparel?”

Read more about the Ledgestone Store »

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From the Shop

Mon, Aug 7, 2023

MPO Final Round Recap

Sun, Aug 6, 2023

FPO Final Round Recap

Sun, Aug 6, 2023

FPO Round 1 Recap

Sun, Aug 6, 2023

MPO Round 3 Recap

Sat, Aug 5, 2023

FPO Round 3 Recap

Sat, Aug 5, 2023

MPO Round 2 Recap

Sat, Aug 5, 2023

FPO Round 2 Recap

Fri, Aug 4, 2023

MPO Round 1 Recap

Fri, Aug 4, 2023

FPO back at Ledgestone

The Ledgestone Open, with the enormous support of Discraft, is proud to support disc golf and the local community.

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Total Charitable Contributions Since 2014

$634,000

Ledgestone In The News

August 2023

At Ledgestone, A Title Defense and Another First Time Winner

It was Saturday evening in Peoria, Illinois, and Cole Redalen had just spent four and half hours in the rain and mud on what most say is the toughest woods course on the tour.

Read more at Ultiworld Disc Golf »

August 2023

2023 DGPT – Ledgestone Open Final Recap

Cole Redalen and Missy Gannon would not be denied on Sunday to capture wins at the 2023 DGPT — Discraft Ledgestone Open presented by Merrell.

Read more at DGPT »

August 2023

Disc Golf Tournament Profiles: 2023 Ledgestone Open

MPO played two rounds each at Northwood Black and Lake Eureka. FPO played two rounds each at Northwood Black - Shorts and Sunset Hills.

Read more at UDisc »

August 2023

The 13th Ledgestone Open brings thousands to Central Illinois from across the country and world

People have traveled across the country and the world for the Ledgestone Open.

Read more at CIProud.com »

August 2023

Local disc golf tournament brings in tourism money during 13th year

It’s a sport you may or may have not heard about before, but one of the largest pro disc golf tournaments in the world is right here in Central Illinois

Read more at 25News Now »

August 2023

What to know about the 2023 Ledgestone Open as central Illinois becomes a disc golf mecca

The 2023 Ledgestone Open comes with questions, some serious, some fun, as one of the elite Professional Disc Golf Association events arrives for its annual run in central Illinois.

Read more at Peoria Journal Star »

August 2023

2023 Ledgestone Open: The Final Elite+ Disc Golf Tournament with Record Purse & Top Players

The 2023 Ledgestone Open is entering the home stretch as the disc golf season heads towards the World Championships.

Read more at BVM Sports »

August 2023

2023 Ledgestone Open Preview: Entering the Home Stretch

The Discraft Ledgestone Open has been a premiere event longer than the Disc Golf Pro Tour’s inception, making a splash on the 2015 PDGA National Tour with a record setting $117,453 purse.

Read more at Ultiworld Disc Golf »

August 2023

Disc Golf Network Expands Ledgestone Open Coverage Thanks To New Cellular Technology Investments

Northwood Black will see full live coverage for the first time ever!

Read more at DGPT »

August 2023

Thousands make way to Central Illinois for Ledgestone Open

The owner of Rock It Discs said he has seen an increase in sales and calls as well as more out of state people out on local disc golf courses.

Read more at CIProud.com »

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