24 hours to go. The buzz is real as we get closer to the 2024 US Open Sporting Clays Championship. Northbrook Sports Club in Hainesville, Illinois is ready for nearly 1200 competitors. Richard Faulds is this year’s target setter. If you know sporting clays, you know Richard—he’s a legend with world championships and an Olympic gold under his belt. His expertise and creativity are sure to make the courses both challenging and fun, testing the skills of every shooter out there. Over six days of intense shooting, an estimated 700,000 targets, across 14 events, will be shot. It’s a massive effort that showcases the dedication and talent of the Northbrook staff.
Photo credits: Charlie Faulds
With top shooters going head-to-head in the Super Squad and Richard Faulds crafting the courses, this year’s US Open Sporting Clays Championship is shaping up to be unforgettable. Whether you’re planning to be at Northbrook or follow along online, you won’t want to miss it.
Good luck to all the shooters, and may the best shooter win!

