International Open 9-Ball 2024, St. Augustine, FL, Nov. 18-22

[Bob Jewett]

Does anyone have info on the amateur event?

It's the 18th through the 22nd -- same dates as the Open. I think I saw that they'll have 32 tables total.

Here's the info from the website:

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The 2024 International 9-Ball Semi Pro Event is scheduled for November 18 – 22, 2024 (Monday-Friday). $10,000 added, $125 entry fee, $25 registration fee. Single Elimination, race to 7, with a $50 Buy-Back Option. Single Elimination for final 16 players. Alternate Breaks and rack your own. If you lose your first two matches, your $50 Buy-Back fee will be refunded to you! If the race to 7 is not done in 2 hours (no need to be ashamed ), the players will continue the match by lagging for each rack win until a player reaches 7.​

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(I read the "no need to be ashamed" as "you need to be ashamed". )

 

[azhousepro]

The amateur event will be Fargo 650 and under or APA 6 or under.

 

[sjm]

The amateur event will be Fargo 650 and under or APA 6 or under.

That's a pretty weak amateur event. I'd say amateur speed goes up to about Fargo 720 these days, maybe higher.

 

[Bob Jewett]

That's a pretty weak amateur event. I'd say amateur speed goes up to about Fargo 720 these days, maybe higher.

That's roughly in the Ernesto Dominguez or Tommy Tokoph range. I think a 700 belongs in the main tournament. Another consideration is that if the semi-pro level is set lower, there is a better chance to fill the 200 places.

 

[iusedtoberich]

The amateur event will be Fargo 650 and under or APA 6 or under.

Fargo 650 is APA infinity…

 

[straightline]

Fargo 650 is APA infinity…

Actual Pool Approximated
Played a professed APA 7 casually over the last couple years. Mostly bravado. Not even a shortstop.

 

[Bob Jewett]

Fargo 650 is APA infinity…

On the other hand, could there be APA 6s who are also 650s?

 

[iusedtoberich]

On the other hand, could there be APA 6s who are also 650s?

Doubtful, unless their LO is an idiot. Usually a 600 fargo would be an APA9, or whatever the max is. A 600 in APA is God. It is a huge mismatch to make it 650 and/or APA 6. Pat must not have any idea about APA ratings is the only explanation. It's quite possible, as he's been entrenched in pro pool for 50 years.

 

[iusedtoberich]

I think I want to play this event with a buddy of mine that lives in Florida. IDK if I should do the pro or amateur event. I'd obviously be a better fit for the amateur.