This past week Elk Creek Hunt Club was honored to host the U.S. Open Sporting Clay Championships. The US Open is the sport’s second-largest annual competition, behind the Nationals, which are held at the NSCA’s headquarters in San Antonio. This was the first time the U.S Open had been held in Kentucky; and what better setting than Elk Creek Hunt Club!
The week was filled with over 1000 shooters from all over the country looking to become the HOA (high over all) Champion in the main sporting clay event. There were other events as well that had the shooters vying for first place; All-American Preliminary event, 5-Stand, FITASC and small-guage competition.
The Elk Creek Winery made for a beautiful backdrop for the week long event hosting a wine-tasting Friday night and a dinner and gala on Saturday night. After long days of competitive shooting, the evenings were filled with relaxing under the stars on the deck of the winery while enjoying excellent Estate Wine from Elk Creek Vineyards.
Vender booths were set up along the lake selling everything from prescription shooting glasses to leather barrel rest toe pads.
