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 (396x400). Bruce Davis claimed High Over All (948x1000) 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 (396x400).

  • High Over All: Cole Henning again (1079x1100), 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.