Sylmar, California

Early Disc Golf Roots

• Lifelong Disc Golfer: Steve and his brother Bamba fell for disc golf as kids—Steve at age 7 and Bamba at 11. Over the next 30 years, they immersed themselves in the sport through serious play and promotion. (discsunlimited.net).
• Professional Involvement: Steve has been a registered PDGA professional since 1988, with a current rating of 1008. He has competed in over 600 events, earning 162 career wins and roughly $338,000 in prize money. As of 2025, he’s ranked #17 in the Global Masters Series. (Professional Disc Golf Association).

Legacy Discs: The Brand He Built

• Foundation Story: Inspired by decades of playing and unmet needs in the market, Steve and Bamba launched Legacy Discs in 2011. The mission: create the discs players want but can’t find elsewhere. (Legacy Discs).
• Family-Run Ethos: Legacy is rooted in family connection and hands-on involvement. The website emphasizes their journey from players to manufacturers over a 30-year arc. (Legacy Discs).
• Core Values:
  • “Discs by the player, for the player” — emphasizing real-player input and practical design. (Legacy Discs).
  • High-quality standards— “We stop at nothing.” (Legacy Discs).
  • A creative, step-by-step production approach—“We love to explore,” “We take it step-by-step.” (Legacy Discs).
  • Simplicity and dedication underpinning the brand’s ethos. (Legacy Discs).
• Brand Recognition: The company is recognized among growing disc golf manufacturers. Rotadiscgolf highlighted Legacy Discs as a lesser-known but solid California-based brand with staying power. (rotadiscgolf.com).

Achievements & Impact

• Hall of Fame Recognition: In 2021, Steve was inducted into the Southern California Disc Sports Hall of Fame—an honor reflecting his influence both in playing and growing the sport. (Facebook).
• Broader Influence: Steve’s impact extends beyond competitorship—he’s widely acknowledged for growing disc golf from a manufacturing and business perspective. (Facebook).

Summary Snapshot

The Legend

“Steve Rico is a true disc golf lifer—he began throwing as a kid in California, turned pro in 1988, and over a career spanning hundreds of events and hundreds of thousands in winnings, he’s left an indelible mark on the game. But his legacy isn’t just in trophies—it’s in the gear. In 2011, he and his brother Bamba founded Legacy Discs, a family-run manufacturer built on the belief that discs should come from players, for players. Their brand stands for quality, creativity, and simplicity, carving out a niche in a competitive market. Named to the SoCal Disc Sports Hall of Fame in 2021, Steve’s combined impact as a player and an industry builder makes him a standout figure in the sport.”