§ 01 — Ranked by players
The best disc golf courses in Chicago
Ordered by player rating across verified rounds. Filter by what you're in the mood for.
The Canyons, the Oaks, and a deep bench of park gems — Chicago's disc golf lives in the suburbs and it is seriously good. We're publishing the metro's best first.
Chicago's disc golf scene is a suburban circuit with a superstar: The Canyons at Dellwood Park in Lockport, a 27-hole championship layout with variant holes, water hazards, and an on-site pro shop that draws players from across the Midwest. The Oaks in Mokena offers another 27-hole marathon through giant oaks, free and friendly.
Katherine Legge in Hinsdale is the gentle park-style course with a dog park attached, and Highland Park in Joliet rounds out the top tier with wooded-and-open variety. The Birdbrain Disc Golf Club runs weekly events, and Play It Again Sports is the local gear shop. Nearly all of Chicago's mapped courses are free to play.
New here? Start at Katherine Legge, then work your way up to The Canyons — it's a full day.
Ordered by player rating across verified rounds. Filter by what you're in the mood for.
Hand-picked shortlists from our Chicago editors, for whatever today's round calls for.
Chicago's disc golf community runs deep. Here's what's on this week, plus the clubs and shops that keep it going.
Weekly doubles at Black Bear. One of the Chicago area's most popular events.
Morning league rotating across suburban courses. All skill levels.
PDGA A-tier at The Canyons. Divisions from Novice to MPO.
Chicago's spread out — find the chains closest to your side of town.
