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ACL Pro Lori Dool-Griswold
Bio
Lori Dool is a 2026 World Champion, professional athlete, educator, and speaker known for her grit, passion, and competitive drive. A veteran of the American Cornhole League, her career includes multiple national championships, international titles, and appearances on ESPN, NBC, CBS, FOX, CNBC, and Showtime. She has also represented Team USA and competed alongside professional athletes and celebrities.
Lori made an immediate impact on professional cornhole, capturing the Women’s Singles National Championship during her rookie season and becoming the first rookie to win a Pro Shootout. She later added another National Women’s Singles title, became the first female athlete to win an International Women’s Singles Championship, and earned multiple Doubles National Championships alongside her partner. In 2026, she reached another career milestone by becoming a World Champion.
Beyond competition,
Lori has dedicated more than 18 years to public education as a teacher, coach, administrator, and curriculum leader. Her experience in both athletics and education has shaped her work as a speaker, coach, and mentor, where she encourages others to “get locked in,” embrace challenges, and pursue their potential with confidence.
Lori is also passionate about giving back, supporting local and national charities and championing inclusivity and opportunity in sports. Whether competing, teaching, or speaking, she brings the same commitment to preparation, perseverance, and showing up when it matters most.
Notable Appearances
The Today Show
Desus & Mero Late Night Show
Gronkowski Charity Event
Along side other ACL Pros, Dool was invited to represent the league during the Party on the Plaza in Rockefeller Center. The segment included a one-on-one interview and teaching the hosts how to play the game.
Gronkowski Charity Event
Desus & Mero Late Night Show
Gronkowski Charity Event
Lori had an opportunity to attend the Gronk National Youth Foundation Charity Fundraiser in Naples, FL in April 2022. Dool interacted with fans and had an opportunity to play with Julian Edelman on the field.
Desus & Mero Late Night Show
Desus & Mero Late Night Show
Desus & Mero Late Night Show
Dool flew out to New York City for an on-air appearance on the Showtime Late Night Show with Desus and Mero. She coached the co-hosts on air and taught them all about the ACL. The show aired on March 30th, along side Samuel L. Jackson.
SuperHole IV
Desus & Mero Late Night Show
As a life-long Buffalo Bills fan, Lori had an amazing opportunity to partner up with Dion Dawkins, current Left Tackle and Pro Bowler. The duo teamed up to play three other Buffalo Bills players and ACL Pros to take home the silver in the competition.
CNBC with Shepard Smith
Lori had an opportunity to join fellow ACL Pros during coverage on the growth of Cornhole in Chicago before National #4, July 4th weekend.
SuperHole III
As a life-long Buffalo Bills fan, Lori had an amazing opportunity to partner up with Dion Dawkins, current Left Tackle and Pro Bowler. The duo teamed up to play other celebrities and ACL Pros to take home the silver in the competition.
ACL 2023 Interviews
Lori and Miranda Coy got an opportunity to sit down with the ACL and WME teams to get ready for the new season.
Fox Interview
Dool had an opportunity to interview with Jennifer Fred, from Fox prior to the Pro National #2 in Atlantic City, NJ.
NBC Interview
WGRZ, Channel 2 news in Buffalo, featured Dool in a news story highlighting her recent successes in the ACL and an upcoming charity event in her hometown that she will be attending.
Union Sun & Journal
In conjunction with Swaggin N' Baggin and numerous other Cornhole clubs in Western New York, Dool and fellow ACL Pro Bobby Sperry were interviewed as part of the Roundtable Tournament. The tournament had over 115 teams to support Dool's charity for the season, the Kenan Center. Check out the article here: https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/local_news/cornhole-tournament-headed-to-kenan-center/image_ba798975-a5ce-5829-8109-d3c0673e661a.html
Union Sun & Journal
Union Sun & Journal
The Lockport Union Sun & Journal published a picture of Dool & Dawkins to highlight the Superhole IV in April 2023.
Union Sun & Journal
Union Sun & Journal
The Lockport Union Sun & Journal published a picture of Dool & Dawkins on the updates for #73 in the 2022-23 Buffalo Bills season.
https://www.lockportjournal.com/a-likely-pairing/image_92d6c6d4-dfc7-11ed-9a7b-bfc77af4c898.html
SUNY Brockport
SUNY Brockport
SUNY Brockport
SUNY Brockport featured Dool in a "Throw Like a Pro" video series to highlight Alumni. Dool graduated from Brockport in 2006.
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=836925518620581
DLS Event
SUNY Brockport
SUNY Brockport
DLS hosted a charity tournament in Albion, NY on March 22, 2025.
https://orleanshub.com/dubbys-hosts-its-biggest-cornhole-tournament-yet-joined-by-top-2-female-pros/