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    Jason Robichaud reacted to mnorwood's post in the thread End of the US Open? with Like Like.
    We had a top level event in Galveston many years ago. They had a pro event and an amateur event. None of the amateurs came over to the...
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    Jason Robichaud replied to the thread End of the US Open?.
    Not only that, but I think the top 128 only can get invited to those types of events... And also, players using qualifiers as entry can...
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    Jason Robichaud reacted to lfigueroa's post in the thread End of the US Open? with Like Like.
    For an amateur it’s tough and expensive enough already to prepare and travel to a big event — adding another layer, such as a...
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    Jason Robichaud replied to the thread End of the US Open?.
    If the players are under contract, they might not be able to play these events. So an event like Turning Stone could have no top pro...
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    Jason Robichaud reacted to The_JV's post in the thread End of the US Open? with Like Like.
    Well I'm very happy I pulled the trigger last year with the Open. The writing has been on the wall for some time. I don't disagree...
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    Jason Robichaud replied to the thread End of the US Open?.
    I think turnout would be low. As other people here call it "dead money" players won't travel to lose to other "dead money". I've spent...
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    Jason Robichaud replied to the thread End of the US Open?.
    I played an 810 on stream in Qatar and lost 9-8. I'm in the 660s, so the stars can align at times. haha. I can't imagine not having...
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    Jason Robichaud replied to the thread End of the US Open?.
    I enjoy watching it.. You get to see the pro firing on all cylinders. Crazy some of the shots they can make but don't try against other...
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    Jason Robichaud replied to the thread End of the US Open?.
    Some are players out there work fulltime and have pool as a hobby but play strong. Vacation to them is practicing a few weeks before a...
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    Jason Robichaud replied to the thread End of the US Open?.
    The current venue has next to zero seating until final table. Horrible for spectators but incredible as a player (minus the 4In pockets)
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    Jason Robichaud replied to the thread End of the US Open?.
    You think an amateur will win qualifiers? A lot of great players not ranked in top 128. And, who wants to spend a few thousand to fly...
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    Now that matchroom released all Open events are "Closed" to professional and qualified players, are we seeing the end of the US Open? I...
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