The Bartholow Brothers and Browning Win Big at the 2021 Grand American
The Bartholow Brothers and Browning Win Big at the 2021 Grand American
Congratulations, Matt & Foster Bartholow!
Congratulations, Matt & Foster Bartholow!
Browning Pro Staff shooters Foster and Matt Bartholow brought home a number of awards from the 2021 Amateur Trapshooting Association (ATA) Grand American Trap Shoot recently held in Sparta, IL. The Grand American is the preeminent trapshooting event in the world, drawing shooters from around the globe to compete.
Younger brother, Matt, returned to “The Grand” with a vengeance following a year away. He claimed victory in seven events, including being crowned World Champion in the coveted ATA World Doubles Championship that he won in a high-pressure shoot-out. In addition to his wins, Matt finished as runner-up in three events and placed third in five events.
Foster also had a number of fine showings, including a third place finish just behind Matt in the ATA World Doubles Championship.
The brothers also took a victory in the National Team Race as members of Team SD.
The Bartholow Brothers both compete using Browning Citori shotguns. Matt prefers the Citori XT model in various configurations to suit different events. Foster also shoots the Citori XT for most events, but prefers his time-tested Citori Plus for doubles. According to Foster, “The Browning Citori is a time-tested workhorse. Its out-of-the-box fit and balance, coupled with its reliable performance, make my job easy. Instead of worrying if my gun is going to go bang every time, I can devote all my energy and focus on breaking the target.”
Gentlemen, congratulations on a very successful 2021 ATA Grand American. Your skill, dedication and successes make you the ideal ambassadors for both the Browning brand and the shooting sports.
Foster:
- Event 3 – Little Egypt Golf Cars Doubles – Class AAA Third – 99x100
- Event 21 – ATA World Clay Target Championship by Browning – Class AAA 4 – 200x200
- Event 22 – ATA World Doubles Championship by Federal – Class AAA Third – 100x100
- National Team Race – Team SD – Champions – 293x300
Matt:
- Event 6 – Precision Fit Stocks Doubles – Class AAA Runner-up – 99x100
- Event 7 – Sterling Cut Glass Singles – Event Third – 100x100
- Event 9 – Kolar Doubles – Event Champion – 100x100
- Event 10 – NRA Singles – Class AAA Champion – 200x200
- Event 12 – Graf & Sons Doubles – Event Champion – 100x100
- Event 14 – Fiocchi Ammunition Doubles – Class AAA Runner-up – 99x100
- Event 17 – Wenig Doubles Class Championship – Class AAA Third – 100x100
- Event 21 – ATA World Clay Target Championship by Browning – Event Third – 200x200
- Event 22 – ATA World Doubles Championship by Federal – Event Champion – 100x100
- Winchester Super 500 Singles – Event Runner-up – 499x500
- Excel Bottling Company Super 500 Doubles – Event Champion – 497x500
- EZ Go HAA Preliminary Week – Event Third – 395x400
- Negrini Preliminary HOA 1000 Targets – Class AAA Champion – 977x1000
- National Team Race – Team SD – Champions – 294x300
- ATA World HAA Champion by EZ Go – Event Third – 394x400
About the Grand American:
From the first event held in 1900, the Grand American has grown to legendary status, becoming the premier trap shooting event in the sport. Held annually at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta, IL, the Grand American has 120 trap fields that span more than 3.5 miles, making it the largest trap line in the world. Approximately 6,000 participants attend the event every year. For more information about the Amateur Trapshooting Association and the Grand American visit: shootata.com.
