PEORIA, Ill. — It’s a big week for disc golf enthusiasts.
Area courses hosted the Jr. and Masters World Championships just a few weeks ago.
The Ledgestone Open, which begins Thursday, is now bringing another 2,200 players to Central Illinois, many who are already here ahead of the practice rounds.
Organizer Nate Heinold tells WMBD’s “The Greg and Dan Show”, the winners take home a lot of cash.
“The pros are playing for a total purse north of $140,000,” Heinold says.
The Men’s divisions begin play Thursday at Lake Eureka, and Northwood Park in Morton for the women,” Heinold says.
Many of the players arrive days ahead of the practice rounds, staying in hotels and eating at our restaurants.
With well over 2,000 participants and many more spectators, the Ledgestone Open will have a huge impact on our local economies through Sunday.
The Ledgestone Open has come a long way from its beginning in 2011, when 105 players showed up.
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