Philip Haydon

Philip Haydon Mid-South Conference

Philip Haydon's Cornhole Biography

I am ACL Pro Philip Haydon from the Mid-South Conference and this is my story of how I became a professional cornhole player for the American Cornhole League. Started playing in the backyard and while working on the road started playing in leagues.

About Me

Most Memorable Moment

Winning the St Louis National Doubles Championship on ESPN

Turned Pro

2016

Preferred Bags

GameChangers

Favorite Color

Red

Favorite Hobby

Pitching bags

Favorite Food

Steak

Occupation

Construction

Hometown

Springfield, KY

My Home League

I don’t play in a league. Play my regionals out of Louisville.

Favorite Player

Daymon Dennis

Favorite Shot

Not telling

Mentor

Russell Tabors

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Chris Middleton

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Contact

Office

Boardmen Pro Performance Go!

Home

Orange

Email

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Skype

Jerk Chicken Wrap

Location

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Check Skills

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Andrew Clark

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Contact

Office

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Home

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Email

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Skype

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Jackie Sayasone
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Contact

Office

AllCornhole All-Slides

Home

Red

Email

Volunteering at cats & dogs rescues, & quality time with my family & friends.

Skype

Mothers Homemade Cooking

Location

Omaha, NE

Check Skills

airmail

backdoor

bully

blocking

pushing

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Cody Henderson
Mid-East Conference
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Contact

Office

Local Bags

Tyler Bockholdt

Tyler Bockholdt

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Contact

Office

Killshots .357 or Reynold Pro Advantage

Home

Orange

Email

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Skype

Chicken Alfredo

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Paul Hardie

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Contact

Office

Vipers and Pro Snipers

Home

Maize and Blue

Email

Da CornHole

Skype

A nice Fillet and seared Scallops

Location

Waterford, MI but I live in Fort Myers, FL

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Jordan Langworthy

I am ACL Pro Jordan Langworthy from the Mid-South Conference and this is my story of how I became a professional cornhole player for the ACL. I started playing cornhole in my backyard. I went to a fair tournament and met Damon Dennis and Josh Lunsford and they talked me into traveling and competing in bigger tournaments.

Contact

Office

Killshot Predator

Home

Blue

Email

Hunting, Call of Duty, and Cornhole.

Skype

Seafood

Location

Crab Orchard, KY.

Check Skills

blocking

slide

airmail

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Jay Rubin
Great Lakes Conference
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Contact

Office

Rubies

Home

Baby Blue

Email

Cornhole

Skype

Pizza (Lou Malnatis Deep Dish)

Location

Addison, Il

Check Skills

Killer instinct

Aggressiveness

Calmness

Sliding Proficiency

Step out Proficiency

Pushing Proficiency

Blocking/Covering Proficiency

Airmail Proficiency