IL SR1055

Disc golf is a health-focused sport providing upper and lower body conditioning, aerobic exercise, and mental stimulation played on courses with 9 or 18 holes.

Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) had 107,853 active members worldwide as of April 26, 2023, with the sport played in approximately 40 countries.

Illinois has 369 disc golf courses, ranking it 4th best state for course availability and 13th best for course variety in the United States.

Notable Illinois disc golf venues include The Canyons in Lockport (ranked 17th best course worldwide in 2024), Jackson Park in Chicago (first 18-hole course in the city), and Northwood Black in Morton (home to The Ledgestone Open, one of the world's biggest disc golf events).

Disc golf is accessible to all age groups and socioeconomic classes and provides exercise, outdoor recreation, and health benefits while being quick to learn yet offering lifetime enjoyment.