Kennel Lake

Disc golf course in Morton, IL

Overview

Kennel Lake is a private, pay-to-play course with a nature preserve feel. The layout circles a scenic lake, blending park-style golf with tight, technical lines and several open stretches. The finishing holes along the lake make it one of the most picturesque settings in the Ledgestone rotation.

Highlights

  • Used exclusively for Ledgestone AM divisions
  • Moderately wooded holes mixed with open fairways
  • Finishing stretch along the lake provides both beauty and challenge

Signature Holes

  • Hole 9: Deadly tunnel where a single tree hit often turns par into bogey
  • Hole 17: 300+ ft water carry to a peninsula green surrounded by water

Amenities

  • Portable restrooms during events
  • Private clubhouse on site
  • Playgrounds nearby

Events

  • Spectator access limited to Ledgestone
  • Exclusive to AM divisions during the event

Course Conditions & Maintenance

  • Course prep by Ledgestone crew before the event
  • Maintained by Kennel Lake volunteers year-round

Ratings & Reviews

  • UDisc rating: 4.4/5 (event only)
  • “You feel like you’re playing in a different world—tight and quiet.”

Local Tips

  • Bring stable fairway drivers and be ready to shape lines
  • Don’t forget a water disc

Driving Directions

Kennel Lake
22172 Kennel Lake Dr
Morton, IL 61550

Take I-74 to Morton Avenue on the Northbound exit. Turn right onto Courtland Street and then turn left onto Main Street. Turn right onto E Lakeland Road. E Lakeland Road becomes Hirstein Road after about .5 of a mile after the curve of the road to the left. Make the next right onto Lakeland Road and then turn left onto Kennel Lake Lane.

🏆 Tournament History: Featured in the 2015 2020-2025 Ledgestone Open.

Course Details

Designed by: Nate Heinold; Kip Taufer

Year Established: 2015

Course Type: Pay-to-play, $5 entry fee

Number of Holes: 18

Par: 59

Length: 6100-6700 ft

Elevation Category: Moderate

Basket Types: Discraft Chainstar Pro

Tee Pad Type: Disc Golf Park turf pads, permanent signage