Recap: 2022 Autumn Grand at Tucson Trap & Skeet Club

The 19th annual Autumn Grand took place November 2–13, 2022, at the Tucson Trap & Skeet Club in Arizona. Known as a great escape from northern winters, the tournament once again attracted shooters from across the U.S. and Canada. The event began with the Pre-Autumn Grand (Nov. 2–6) before the main Autumn Grand started on November 7.

Pre-Autumn Grand Highlights

• Old Ajo Highway Singles: Four perfect 100s, including Anna Rawe and Sean Hawley, topped the opener.

• Premier Singles: Sandra Jo Jack, David Womack, and Joe Sudbury broke 100 straights.

• Class Doubles: Mike Grady posted a 98 to win AAA; Art Peyton edged Eli Walker in a Veteran shoot-off.

• Tucson Singles Championship: Art Peyton stood alone with a perfect 200 straight.

• Tucson Doubles Championship: Harlan Campbell Jr. and Sean Hawley both shot 100s, with Hawley claiming the championship.

• Tucson Handicap Championship: Art Peyton won with a 99 after a shoot-off.

Art Peyton dominated, winning Singles, Handicap, and Doubles en route to the High All Around (396×400). Bruce Davis claimed High Over All (948×1000) by one target over Mike Grady.

Autumn Grand Week

• Ben Avery Singles: 22 shooters posted 100s; Sean Hawley took AAA.

• Casa Grande Doubles: John Mullins topped AAA after a shoot-off; Carl Chadwell and Wyatt Debrie also earned category wins.

• Tucson Class Championships: Sean Hawley (AAA) and Logan Engelman (AA) won after perfect scores.

Championship Events

• Autumn Grand Doubles Championship: Chris Vendel beat Wyatt Debrie in a shoot-off after both shot 100.

• Singles Championship: David Womack won among 13 perfect 200s with 75 straight in a shoot-off.

• Handicap Championship: Cole Henning and Elaina McCarthy tied with 99s; Henning edged her out in the second shoot-off round.

Top Awards

• High All Around: Cole Henning (396×400).

• High Over All: Cole Henning again (1079×1100), six birds ahead of Chris Vendel.

Final Take

The Autumn Grand once again lived up to its reputation: first-class facilities, mild November weather in Tucson, and high-level shooting across all classes. For anyone looking to escape the cold and shoot in a top-tier event, it remains a can’t-miss on the ATA calendar.