Pool is where it is for a lot of reasons and in the South has developed a severe demographic problem. Most of the people in this area that play leagues dont care to get better because that means they would have to practice and that costs money they dont have.
Its sad but true. The bar and kitchen makes much more money than the tables. When a nice place comes in unless they locate in a place with significant foot traffic and eyeball appeal its just a matter of time before you hear of them closing.
I miss having a place that care enough to want to develop some pool culture so that there is someone around to play. The owners of most places dont care to market pool as part of their businesses because its a draw that doesnt make them money.
I enjoy playing someone for 3 to 5 hrs I dont play leagues, I love competition and am starting to get out and hit a tournament now and then but dont care for them really.
If I had enough friends that had tables Id go to their homes and never walk into another pool room and wouldnt miss it because around here theres really no one there anyway.
When the economy is better and people have a little expendable money, you will see them again. That may never happen except in the urban areas.
