Regional tours have a way of spotlighting more than just individual players competing in a relatively tight geographic area. They reveal a sort of competitive and collective ‘DNA,’ unique to a given area. You get a mixture of first-time players, returning but relatively new ones, a smattering of competitors who’ve traveled a bit to be there and the occasional guy or gal that’s been playing on the tour (or its predecessor) for years. It’s like a time-leaping snapshot of the area’s regional pool community with its long-time residents, regular visitors, and the occasional group that’s on-site for the first time. […]
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