Preserve Open 2026

⚠️ IMPORTANT EVENT UPDATE: This event has been rescheduled from October 2–4, 2026 to September 11–13, 2026 due to a scheduling conflict with the South Central Regional Championship. We believe the new dates will better accommodate attendees who have reached out with scheduling concerns. For any squadding changes, or accommodation adjustments, please contact Caroline@thepreserveri.com THE PRESERVE OPEN September 11-13, 2026 Targets set by Gebben, Karen & Tim Miles alongside Richard Frisella Jr. Introducing the 4th Annual Preserve Open Brought to you by BLASER USA A world-class sporting clays experience at The Preserve Sporting Club in Richmond, Rhode Island. We’re thrilled to welcome back the legendary **Miles Family—Tim, Gebben, and Karen—**as they return to The Preserve to once again craft unforgettable target presentations across our property’s dramatic terrain, elevation changes, and natural beauty. Working alongside our longtime Sporting Clays Superintendent and Hunt Master, Richard “Richie” Frisella Jr., this powerhouse team delivers nothing short of excellence. The Event This year’s Preserve Open will span over 300 acres of extraordinary shooting grounds—some of which will be brand new to the sporting clays community. Main Event Course The main events will be held on our championship 18-station competition course, designed to test every aspect of your game. • Begin in the woods, where precision and focus reign • Step into the spotlight at Station 6, our signature valley presentation, featuring a shooting platform 80 feet above select trap locations • Watch the course open up as you move deeper into the property • Arrive at the legendary Station 15 – “The Meadow”, a multi-acre field often showcasing an 86-foot lift—a must-see, must-shoot experience • Finish strong at our two-story covered Station 17, followed by the dramatic hillside Station 18 This is not just a course—it’s a journey. Additional World-Class Events • 100-Bird 5-Stand set in our Gravel Bank, with a traditional New England wooded backdrop • FITASC, introduced in a new location, utilizing portions of our Driven Hunt Arena with an incredible 210 feet of elevation change—a true standout event • Super Sporting on 100-target course on the backside of the property, featuring sweeping views, cliffs, open fields, and stunning New England Mountain Laurel **What’s Coming Changes Everything** We’re currently designing and installing THREE brand-new, permanent sporting clays courses at The Preserve Sporting Club. If completed in time for the 2026 Preserve Open, this will elevate the event to a truly world-class, next-level experience. Our team is working tirelessly to make it happen. This is a teaser only and subject to change — but any change will be only bigger, better, and more exciting. Stay tuned. 🚀 Warm-Up Course & Extras This year’s warm-up course is bigger and better than ever—featuring lifts, diverse target presentations, and a short course designed to challenge shooters of every level. Expect creativity, variety, and plenty of “wow” moments. Target presentation. Landscape. Elite target setters. That’s what defines The Preserve Open. The Biggest Purse Yet For the 2026 Preserve Open, we’re proud to introduce our largest purse ever—$31,350 in total payouts. Event breakdowns will be announced shortly. Ask last year's winners how it was—we’re confident many will be back to defend their titles and chase the trophy once again. Event Details • Registration & warm-up open daily at 8:00 AM • Lunch available for purchase each day • All shooters are invited to stay for dinner and enjoy the bar (pay-as-you-go) at our Double Barrel Steak Restaurant Shoot-offs for HOA and In-Class payouts and trophies will be announced soon. Winners will be determined via a tie-breaker station. Overnight Accommodations — Comfort, Convenience & Exclusive Savings We’re excited to announce that exclusive overnight lodging will be available to tournament guests right at The Preserve Sporting Club & Resort — a luxury four-season destination nestled across 3,500 acres of pristine natural landscape. For the first time during the 2026 Preserve Open, guests will have the opportunity to stay in the resort’s brand-new tiny home village — a community of finely appointed units set amid the serenity of Blueberry Hill. These stylish homes offer guests the perfect combination of comfort and nature immersion, just minutes from the heart of all the competition. Best of all, deeply discounted room rates and event-exclusive promo codes available below — making it easier than ever to turn your tournament weekend into a complete getaway experience. Whether you’re traveling with family, friends, or fellow competitors, our onsite lodging will keep you close to the action and part of the unforgettable Preserve Open atmosphere. Stay tuned for full details on rates and discount codes — and get ready to book your stay at The Preserve’s excitin