With more than 3 million people of all ages participating, “Sporting Clays” is now one of the fastest growing sports in America.
Families are participating in the sport because it provides wholesome family fun, and it gives you hours of excitement in the fresh air.
Described as “Golf with a Shotgun,” courses are designed to simulate field shooting, and competitors are challenged to a wide variety of targets that duplicate the escape tactics of wild game. Clays “flush” like quail, hop like rabbits, and fly across the sky as fast as the swiftest waterfowl.
Tournaments draw competitors to South Florida from all over the world, and recently, many avid shooters have been moving to South Florida so they can enjoy this outdoor sport year-round in the warm sunshine.
Charities have even been getting in on the fun, with organizations like Place of Hope children’s charity, breast cancer awareness nonprofit Knotty Girl, Ronald McDonald House, and the Mark Garwood SHARE Foundation planning clay tournaments to fundraise, among others.
Families are embracing clay shooting in our area because it is a safe, fun, and exciting way to bond with each other in Florida’s natural environment.
Here are some Clubs where you can shoot clay in our area:
Avid shooters move to the Jupiter area to live by the water and to shoot at this world-class facility, which hosts many nationally recognized National Sporting Clays Association tournaments.
This is a private club offering various types of memberships, and the club welcomes requests for charity and corporate events. The South Florida Shooting Club is located at 500 SW Long Drive in Palm City, less than 45 minutes north of Jupiter!
Located near the north shore of Lake Okeechobee at 9449 NE 48th Street, about one hour north of Jupiter, the OK Corral Gun Club is a destination unto itself. Stay in the deluxe “mining town” cabins while enjoying 350 acres of Florida land. Club memberships are available, and the ranch is open to the public 6 days a week. .
Also located in Okeechobee on hour north of Jupiter at 12399 Northeast 224th Street, Quail Creek Plantation offers two scenic sporting clays courses, and a covered 5 stand field, plus quail, turkey and pheasant hunts during their respective seasons. Between shooting and enjoying gourmet southern meals, relax in the dog-friendly cottage and suites. Anglers, there’s great fishing on site! Quail Creek is open to the public, but offers discount rates for members.
