EAST ALTON, IL (May 14, 2025) —The full roster of elite sporting clays athletes from Team Winchester and Team White Flyer competed at the 2025 National Sporting Clays Association (NSCA) U.S. Open. Held at Providence Hill Sporting Club in Jackson, Mississippi, the NSCA U.S. Open is the official kick-off event of the 2025 NSCA Championship Tour, Powered by Winchester.
Team Winchester and Team White Flyer placements include:
- Theo Ribbs: Main Event 3rd
- Mike Wilgus: Main Event Vet Runner Up, Prelim Vet Runner Up
- Desi Edmunds: Bank Plus Prelim Ladies 3rd, Prelim Ladies Runner Up, Super Sporting Lady Runner Up
- Connor Daniel: 5-Stand Junior 3rd
“Congratulations to Theo on his 3rd place finish and the rest of Team Winchester and Team White Flyer on their tenacity at the 2025 U.S. Open,” said Jason Gilbertson, Senior Director of Marketing for Winchester Ammunition. “The NSCA Championship Tour, Powered by Winchester is officially underway and the team is ready compete.”
Winchester is committed to growing female participation in the shooting sports and designed the first sporting clays competition specifically for women that shoot on the NSCA Championship Tour, Powered by Winchester – The Winchester Ladies Cup. The Winchester Ladies Cup provides $6,750 in added payout dollars to the top five lady competitors in the Main Event at each championship tour stop. The highest overall lady will receive an additional pay out of $3,000, runner-up will receive $1,500, third place will receive $1,000, fourth place $750, and fifth place $500. The additional payout that Winchester provides totals almost $50,000 in incentive for women competing in the NSCA Championship Tour. Winchester is the only ammunition brand offering additional incentives to female competitors further proving their commitment to growing the shooting sports.
“Having a competition geared towards women that isn’t a separate event, but intertwined with each tour stop’s main event is invaluable to female competitors,” said Desi Edmunds, Team Winchester Member. “The Winchester Ladies Cup is unique to this sport and provides an opportunity for female shooters to compete alongside men making the NSCA Championship Tour, Powered by Winchester a truly inclusive event.”
For six years, Winchester has powered the NSCA Championship Tour. The tour includes five regional championships as well as the U.S. Open and National Sporting Clays Championship. Winchester is dedicated to aligning The American Legend brand among the millions of shooting sports enthusiasts. Sporting clays is one of the most popular shooting sports and Winchester is honored to position the famous AA® shotshell as the official brand and ammunition of the NSCA Championship Tour, Powered by Winchester.
Winchester AA® target shotshells and White Flyer® Targets continue to be the top choice among competitors with pallets of product on the grounds. Congratulations to all participants of the 2025 U.S. Open and good luck to all competing in the Northeast Regional in June.
About Winchester Ammunition
Winchester is the leading small caliber ammunition brand for hunting, recreational shooting, and law enforcement, and the largest supplier to the U.S. military. The legendary Winchester® brand, with its 159-year history, is founded on principles of integrity, hard work, and a strong commitment to its loyal customers. As a division of Olin Corporation, Winchester shares Olin’s purpose to deliver materials and solutions that enhance and protect lives. Learn more about Winchester and the responsible use of its products by visiting Winchester.com or connecting with us on Facebook at Facebook.com/WinchesterOfficial.
Winchester: Committed to Safe, Legal and Responsible Firearm Use
As a global leader in the shooting sports and hunting industry, and a brand of 159 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 White Flyer Targets
White Flyer Targets serves more shooting sports participants and gun clubs than any other target manufacturer in the world. Utilizing state of the art production methods, White Flyer Targets continues to make technical advances that allow it to maintain its position as the best target on the market. The 132-year-old White Flyer® brand is built on the commitment to produce the best clay target possible and deliver a consistent quality product that exceeds customer needs. Learn more about White Flyer Targets by visiting whiteflyer.com or connecting with us on Facebook.
White Flyer Targets: Committed to Safe, Legal, and Responsible Firearm Use
As a global leader in the shooting sports, White Flyer Targets is committed to safe, legal and responsible firearm use. White Flyer Targets 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®. White Flyer Targets will continue to support programs, organizations and individuals who promote 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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