John Woolley’s shooting career is nothing short of impressive and illustrious. His remarkable skills and expertise have propelled him to become one of the world’s foremost wingshooters and sporting clays instructors. With a long list of successful students, many of today’s top international shooters owe their achievements to John’s guidance.
His teaching journey began in England, where he established the renowned shooting school, Fieldsports. John’s extensive knowledge and experience earned him recognition in the esteemed European sporting clays magazine, “Sporting Gun,” which featured his articles.
Throughout his career, John has achieved remarkable feats, including winning the World Professional Doubles Championship in 1987 and the Beretta World Sporting Clays Championship in 1990. Representing Great Britain multiple times on their four-man National Team, he proudly boasts an impressive collection of twelve gold medals and one silver.
Beyond his remarkable shooting career, John has become a prominent ambassador for wingshooting in the United States. His contributions to the sport have led to him being appointed as Captain of both the US Veterans Sporting Clays team and the Veterans FITASC team.
Recognizing his significant impact on the sport, the National Sporting Clays Association inducted John into their Hall of Fame in 2015, cementing his legacy in the shooting community.
Not only does John excel as a shooter and instructor, but he has also gained recognition as a sought-after target setter. FITASC, an organization with 55 member countries, has entrusted John to design numerous championship courses. Furthermore, John has taken on a pivotal role in heading and teaching the world’s first international course design program for FITASC. Successful candidates who complete this program receive certification, signifying their capability to design courses for international sporting clays championships.
John Woolley’s unparalleled achievements and contributions to the world of shooting make him a true icon in the sport and a respected figure among shooters worldwide.
