Darin Bartholomew, Gary Whitaker, and Jacob Ligon - Roseburg Axe Throwers

2024-04-01

What began as a fun hobby is now sending three Roseburg residents to a national axe throwing tournament for their axe-ceptional skills. Over 6,000 worldwide throwers compete in tournaments and leagues to make it to the World Championships. Less than a quarter of that go on to play in the world tournament. Among those privileged few, three Roseburg residents, Darin Bartholomew, Gary Whitaker, and Jacob Ligon are heading to Tulsa Oklahoma to compete in the championships. Whitaker sees this ...

What began as a fun hobby is now sending three Roseburg residents to a national axe throwing tournament for their axe-ceptional skills.

Over 6,000 worldwide throwers compete in tournaments and leagues to make it to the World Championships.

Less than a quarter of that go on to play in the world tournament.

Among those privileged few, three Roseburg residents, Darin Bartholomew, Gary Whitaker, and Jacob Ligon are heading to Tulsa Oklahoma to compete in the championships.

Whitaker sees this opportunity as a dream, never realizing that he would be in a position to win something prestigious.

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