Introducing the 4th Annual Preserve Open
Brought to you by BLASER USA
Join us at The Preserve Sporting Club in Richmond, Rhode Island for a world-class sporting clays experience across more than 300 acres of extraordinary shooting grounds.
We are 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
The 2026 Preserve Open will feature an exceptional lineup of NSCA-registered events, championship target presentations, and one of the most scenic sporting clays settings in the country.
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.
- 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 50 introduced in a new location using portions of our Driven Hunt Arena, with an incredible 210 feet of elevation change.
- Super Sporting 100 on the backside of the property, featuring sweeping views, cliffs, open fields, and stunning New England Mountain Laurel.
What’s Coming Changes Everything
We are 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 next-level, world-class experience.
This is a teaser only and subject to change — but any change will be 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 are proud to introduce our largest purse ever — $31,350 in total payouts.
Event Details
- Registration and warm-up open daily at 8:00 AM.
- Lunch will be 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
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 the perfect combination of comfort and nature immersion, just minutes from the heart of the competition.
Deeply discounted room rates and event-exclusive promo codes are coming soon. Stay tuned for full details on rates and discount codes.
Trailer & RV Parking Information
- Day-use trailers will have plenty of space and are welcome throughout the event.
- Overnight RV parking is limited and will be handled on a case-by-case basis.
- Shooters with RV needs must request approval in advance.
Please email cparker@thepreserveri.com for availability and additional information.
Event Awards Breakdown
200 Bird Combo Main
Judged event. To qualify for prize money payouts and trophies, shooters must shoot both Saturday and Sunday main events, Part 1 and Part 2. Punches will still be awarded for those who only shoot one event in the combo, but those scores will not count toward HOA scoring.
- Part 1 Main — Squadded Saturday rotations at 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
- Part 2 Main — Squadded Sunday rotations at 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Total Payouts: $21,800
Out of Class
- HOA: $5,000
- RU: $3,500
- 3rd: $2,500
In Class
- 1st: $700
- 2nd: $600
- 3rd: $500
Prelim 100
No judges. European start. Available 9:00 AM–2:00 PM Friday and Saturday, and 9:00 AM–12:00 PM Sunday.
Total Payouts: $3,550
Out of Class
- HOA: $1,000
- RU: $500
- 3rd: $250
In Class
- 1st: $300
FITASC 50
Judged event. Squadded Friday, Saturday, and Sunday with three rotations each day at 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 1:00 PM.
Total Payouts: $2,000
Out of Class
- HOA: $500
In Class
- 1st: $250
5 Stand
Judged event. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday with three rotations per day at 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 1:00 PM.
Total Payouts: $2,000
Out of Class
- HOA: $500
In Class
- 1st: $250
Super Sporting 100
No judges. European start. Available 9:00 AM–2:00 PM Friday and Saturday, and 9:00 AM–12:00 PM Sunday.
Total Payouts: $2,000
Out of Class
- HOA: $500
In Class
- 1st: $250
Important Event Update: The Preserve Open 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 reached out with scheduling concerns. For squadding changes or accommodation adjustments, please contact Caroline@thepreserveri.com.
No refunds or schedule changes after August 28, 2026.
All changes/cancellations are subject to a $35 fee.
All trophies must be picked up within 30 days.
Management reserves the right to change the program at any time. The Preserve also reserves the right to correct any typos, misprints, or errors.
