For more than two decades, the Moline Horseshoe Club has been a summer tradition.
Beginning in May, about a dozen men, most who are retired, dedicate their Tuesday mornings to the league. The clinks and clanks from the horseshoes hitting the steak mounted into putty is therapy to club president Roger Reed.
However, Reed said the club has seen better days.
"I'm kind of afraid it's a dying sport," Reed said, watching as his friends throw their horseshoes during this year's final tournament.
"They (people) come and go. A lot of them are deceased," Reed said.
"We have about 24 courses here and I would like to see about half of them filled, and I don't think that's impossible," Reed added.
The games is handicapped for players of all skill levels.
Club members are urging people to give the sport a try. They said it's cheap, fun and gives everyone involved a sense of belonging to something.
If you are interested in joining the Moline Horseshoe Club, you can contact Roger Reed at 309-792-0538.