Lee County Archers earn top finishes at World Archery ‘Outdoor 720 Championship’ event
Lee County Archers from Fort Myers made history on July 29 at the prestigious Easton Newberry Archery Center in Newbury, Fla., during the inaugural 72-arrow World Archery “Outdoor 720 Championship” event. This highly anticipated tournament featured an array of archers in categories, including Barebow (Recurve), Compound, Compound Fingers, Longbow, Recurve, and Traditional Recurve, attracting archers from across the nation.
The local archers earning top honors included Butch Nichols, Master 60 class; Tim Gross, Master 50 class; Tim Walker, Master 60 class; John Lackey, Master 70 class and Rick Dubrueler, Master 60 class.
The Lee County Archers earned five first-place victories, and each of the archers achieved state records in their respective classes.
Lee County Archers is a close-knit community of archery enthusiasts dedicated to promoting the sport and fostering talent at all levels. With a strong emphasis on sportsmanship and camaraderie, the club has become a hub for archery development in the region.
For additional information, visit leecountyarchers.com.