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Ryan Windsor
ACL Pro Cornhole Player
Updated: October 2026
Ryan “Blind Squirrel” Windsor has been one of the ACL’s elite players for years, and he’s not done yet. The Cuba, Illinois pro was 4th all-time in ACL titles as of 2021 and won a 2021 Pro Blind Draw world title. He stepped back from the pro ranks in 2025, then returned to the Signature Open stage in 2026, reaching the Pro Singles final in Cleveland and the Pro Doubles final in Kansas City.
Ryan Windsor Quick Facts
| Nickname | Blind Squirrel |
| Hometown | Cuba, Illinois |
| Born | November 1996 |
| Started playing | Age 14 |
| 2026 doubles partner | Kamryn Belvin |
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| Mentor | Isidro Herrera |
| Favorite player | Jeff Reynolds |
| Favorite shot | The airmail drag |
World Championship Titles
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2021 | ACL Pro Blind Draw World Champion (with Eddie Grinderslev) |
Career Highlights
2025–26 Season: The return
- Cleveland Signature Open (April 2026): Pro Singles runner-up, losing the final to Colin Hodet. He also played Pro Doubles with Kamryn Belvin.
- Kansas City Signature Open: Pro Doubles runner-up with Kamryn Belvin, falling to Mark Richards and Tony Smith in the final.
2025
- Announced he was stepping down from the ACL Pro ranks.
2024
- Led a clinic at ACL Open #9 in San Diego, sharing his shot-making with other players.
2021
- ACL Pro Blind Draw World Champion with Eddie Grinderslev.
- Ranked #4 all-time in ACL titles.
Career
- Won an ACL Singles National Championship in Florida, which he calls his most memorable moment.
- Ranked among the ACL’s elite for more than five years.
Playing Style
Windsor is one of the most versatile shot-makers in the game. He can airmail off either side of the bag, slick or sticky. His favorite shot is the airmail drag, pulling a bag over blockers and into the hole. Players have learned from him firsthand through his clinics and interviews.
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Background
Windsor picked up cornhole at 14 and learned the game under mentor Isidro Herrera. He became one of the ACL’s top players and held the #4 spot in all-time titles by 2021. After stepping away in 2025, he came back and reached two Signature Open finals in the 2025–26 season, showing he can still compete with anyone.
FAQ
Why is Ryan Windsor called “Blind Squirrel”?
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Did Ryan Windsor retire?
He announced in 2025 that he was stepping down from the ACL Pro ranks, but he returned to compete in 2026. He reached the Pro Singles final at the Cleveland Signature Open and the Pro Doubles final in Kansas City.
Has Ryan Windsor won a world championship?
Yes. He won the 2021 ACL Pro Blind Draw World Championship with Eddie Grinderslev.
What’s Ryan Windsor’s favorite shot?
The airmail drag.
Where is Ryan Windsor from?
Cuba, Illinois.
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