Lone Star Flight Museum Clay Shoot Raises Nearly $80,000 for Education and Aircraft Preservation

The Lone Star Flight Museum's second annual Clay Shoot Tournament brought nearly 100 players to the Greater Houston Sports Club and raised close to $80,000. Proceeds will support the museum's STEM education programs, aviation exhibits, aircraft preservation work, and outreach efforts.

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The bold facade of the newly-completed Lone Star Flight Museum. (photo via LSFM) (Image credit: LSFM)
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The Lone Star Flight Museum, Houston, Texas, brought in nearly $80,000 at its second annual Clay Shoot Tournament, held May 7 at the Greater Houston Sports Club. Presented by Gordy & Sons Outfitters and Mach Industrial Group, the event raised funds for the museum’s STEM education work, exhibits, aircraft preservation, and aviation outreach. Nearly 100 players joined the tournament, moving through 12 shooting stations during the day. Mulligans, flurry side games, silent auction items, and shotgun squares were also part of the program, which wrapped up with lunch and awards.

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A view of Lone Star’s brand new facility from the ramp side at Ellington Field. (photo via LSFM) (Image credit: LSFM)

The tournament was chaired by LSFM board member Shaun Gordy, with support from committee members Brian Antweil, Steve Biegel, Matt Davis, Butch Mach, Robert Partin, and Robert Wagnon. Awards were presented in several categories. Mach Industrial Group took first-place team honors, while Robert Wagnon’s team finished second. Andrew Gauthier was named the top-scoring male, and Holly Hearn was named the top-scoring female. Mach Industrial Group also won the top flurry team. Lone Star Flight Museum president and chief executive officer Anna Hawley and Gordy thanked the board members and sponsors who helped support the event. For more information and to support the Lone Star Flight Museum, click on this link: lonestarflight.org.

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Amreetam Basu is the Content Manager at Vintage Aviation News and has spent more than four years working in editorial roles. He started out covering automobiles before moving into aviation, where he now writes and edits stories focused on aircraft history, preservation, and design. His work ranges from breaking news to long-form features, with a focus on making aviation history accessible to a wider audience. Outside of work, he spends time behind the camera, travels whenever possible, and is usually reading about airplanes. For story ideas or queries, contact Amreetam at [email protected].
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