CLAYTON, MO (April 1, 2026) — Eric Harvey and Desi Edmunds pulled off incredible victories at the 2026 Gator Cup Championships at Back Woods Quail Club in Georgetown, South Carolina. For Harvey, this is his second consecutive Gator Cup championship.
“Congratulations to Eric and Desi on their championships. It’s beyond impressive to see Team Winchester and Team White Flyer claim the championship in both the Men’s and Lady division,” said Jason Gilbertson, Senior Director of Marketing for Winchester Ammunition. “The Gator Cup is a premier sporting clay event that draws some of the most competitive shooters in the country. To have multiple shooters from Team Winchester and Team White Flyer secure top finishes is a testament to skill, dedication, and the effectiveness of Winchester AA® shotshells.”
Team Winchester and Team White Flyer results:
- Eric Harvey: Main Event HOA, Thursday Prelim Runner Up, Friday Prelim 1 Master Class 3rd, Friday Prelim 2 Master Class Runner Up
- Desi Edmunds: Main Event Lady HOA, Super Sporting Lady HOA
- Zach Kienbaum: Main Event Master Class Runner Up, 5-Stand Master Class 3rd, Super Sporting Master Class 3rd
- Connor Daniel: Main Event Junior 4th, FITASC Junior 4th
Team Winchester and Team White Flyer rely on Winchester AA® shotshells for champion level performance. Eric Harvey won the 2026 Gator Cup using AA® Diamond Grade 1 1/8 oz, #7.5 and AA® Diamond Grade 1 oz, #7.5. Desi Edmunds won the Lady HOA using AA® Xtra-Lite 1 oz, #7.5. Since 1965, AA has been recognized as one of the finest quality target shotshells ever developed, continuing the Winchester tradition of legendary excellence with unparalleled target-breaking performance that revolutionized the target shooting industry.
Congratulations to all competitors and a special thank you to Rick Hemingway and the Backwoods Quail Club team for hosting an incredible event.
About Winchester Ammunition
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Winchester: Committed to Safe, Legal and Responsible Firearm Use
As a global leader in the shooting sports and hunting industry, and a brand of 160 years, Winchester is committed to safe, legal and responsible firearm use. Winchester works with key groups like the National Shooting Sports Foundation on a variety of topics important to our industry, including training and education, and on specific programs such as Gun Owners Care® and Project ChildSafe®. Winchester will continue to support programs, organizations and individuals who promote hunting and shooting sports activities in a positive and responsible environment. Any use of firearms by youth participants should be done under the direct supervision of a parent, guardian or other responsible adult.
About Gun Owners Care®
Gun owners care. You care about safety. You care about preventing unauthorized access to firearms. You care about bettering your community, helping those in need, and conserving wildlife and wild places for generations to come. It’s time for gun owners to tell their stories and to show how they’re making a difference. NSSF®, the trade association for the firearms industry, has established the Gun Owners Care® campaign to unite gun owners and the firearms industry in this common cause. Visit gunownerscare.org for more information.
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