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Danville Horseshoe Open continues with strong field at Douglas Park

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 7:18 PM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

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The Danville Open Horseshoe Tournament is underway at Douglas Park, featuring top competitors like Men’s World Champion Alan Francis and Women’s World Champion Jennifer Gegg. Despite a decline in attendance, tournament organizers remain optimistic, with Illinois Men’s Champion Austin Bailey leading efforts to attract players from a four-state area. The event commenced at 9 a.m. with lower classes, while championship classes are set to begin at 1 p.m. The club is also scheduled to host the state tournament next year, which reflects its strong history of competition.

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•Tournament features top horseshoe pitchers from the Midwest
•Austin Bailey recruits competitors for the event
•Competition began at 9 a.m. with lower classes starting
•Championship classes will start at 1 p.m.
•Club will host state tournament next year

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7:18 PMYahoo Sports — HORSESHOES: Danville Horseshoe Open continues on

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DANVILLE — For the past 35 years, the Danville Open Horseshoe Tournament has seen the best ringers in the nation come to the Douglas Park. While the tournament has taken a hit in attendance recently, the 36th edition of the event will be filled with great competition. “We are not as big as we used to be,” Danville Horseshoe Club President Leo Bratland said. “We used to have a great sponsor ...
— Yahoo Sports

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