2014 us open 9-ball

Uzen9

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..... :eek: So if I read this correctly, we are going to have fewer players and a higher entry fee. Okay, I like big pots just like anyone else in the game. But seriously ? Less people , higher entry fee and you still want to give 2k for 33-48 ? LOL Come on Barry... 1. More people want to play in the Open. 2. A grand for entry ? Not bloody likely. 3. Then insult us some more with a 2k check ? After you get a hotel, travel, food, the outrageous practice fees at Q-Masters for a week. Not to mention a rental if you fly etc. You have to at least come in the top 5 to make a profit. And that profit really isn't all that much. So basically it looks like a money pit to anyone who cant get to the top. I am totally not agreeing with this format. Alas I am not in charge so my opinion matters little...but seriously....get it together already.
 

cuedoctor

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..... :eek: So if i read this correctly, we are going to have fewer players and a higher entry fee. Okay, i like big pots just like anyone else in the game. But seriously ? Less people , higher entry fee and you still want to give 2k for 33-48 ? Lol come on barry... 1. More people want to play in the open. 2. A grand for entry ? Not bloody likely. 3. Then insult us some more with a 2k check ? After you get a hotel, travel, food, the outrageous practice fees at q-masters for a week. Not to mention a rental if you fly etc. You have to at least come in the top 5 to make a profit. And that profit really isn't all that much. So basically it looks like a money pit to anyone who cant get to the top. I am totally not agreeing with this format. Alas i am not in charge so my opinion matters little...but seriously....get it together already.

The only thing barry has wrong is it should be a 4 day tournament tops.....i don't want to see a bunch of bangers play just so they can brag how they once played in the us open. The us open should be for the elite players . Its not about the money its about the lifetime title of US OPEN CHAMP...whatever money they win they usually piss away in about a month
 

nick serdula

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A higher entry?

A high entry fee kills an Open Tournament for a non pro. A big part of the field? And That defeats the purpose of calling it The U.S. Open.
Open to every single person even if they have to borrow a Cue.
And some of the very best have done that.
It also encourages Savers and Splits . Pro's have to get paid. And they will figure something out.
And sooner than later Pool is dead. Would you promote any sport like that.
Jai lai
Signs point to WTF
Nick Serdula
 
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THE MONTREALER

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us open championships 2014

HI Barry people want to play in the Us Open 9 Ball 2014 to much Money to play in it. Thats my opinion
 

buckshotshoey

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A lot of cabbage for sure! But, from another point of view, if you think you are good enough to play with the best, then you can get local companies and businesses in your area to sponsor you.

Better yet, qualify for the US Amateur Championship. Win that first and then go after the big boys.
 
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juegabillar

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Pay only $800 for the month of August 2014

A lot of cabbage for sure! But, from another point of view, if you think you are good enough to play with the best, then you can get local companies and businesses in your area to sponsor you.

Better yet, qualify for the US Amateur Championship. Win that first and then go after the big boys.

Current fee to play in this year's Open is $800 for the month of August only....
 

juegabillar

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Press release is warranted....

The entry fee has been lowered to $750.00 now. :smile:

Roberta, I guess a press release is warranted on this matter. There is no official word from Barry on this matter, and I believe it should be done. Just my 2 cents on this matter.
 

Daryle

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Seems to me the promotor is the winner in this model.


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RobertaAgnor

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Roberta, I guess a press release is warranted on this matter. There is no official word from Barry on this matter, and I believe it should be done. Just my 2 cents on this matter.

It's been put on the U.S. Open website already.

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jgdwvu11

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The US OPEN like ANY US OPEN in sports should be a qualifying event to participate...the fee should also be no higher than $300 and let 1000 people if they qualify. I love the idea of pool hall qualifiers, as I am having one right now. The main point should be just like Golf and tennis etc- corporate sponsors and casino sponsorship...more tables to speed play up with a shot clock at every table. 4 days should be the maximum time frame for an event. Just as mentioned in other posts, hotel fees, flight, rentals, food, and all other expenses for a 6-9 day event is just too much.
 

juegabillar

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The US OPEN like ANY US OPEN in sports should be a qualifying event to participate...the fee should also be no higher than $300 and let 1000 people if they qualify. I love the idea of pool hall qualifiers, as I am having one right now. The main point should be just like Golf and tennis etc- corporate sponsors and casino sponsorship...more tables to speed play up with a shot clock at every table. 4 days should be the maximum time frame for an event. Just as mentioned in other posts, hotel fees, flight, rentals, food, and all other expenses for a 6-9 day event is just too much.

I guess it should have stayed at $500 with more poolrooms across the country doing qualifiers.....but then nobody does anything until changes are made and then everyone wishes things were different.

I'll be there again this year supporting Barry and the US Open.

Good luck to everyone involved. !!!!
 

Island Drive

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I guess it should have stayed at $500 with more poolrooms across the country doing qualifiers.....but then nobody does anything until changes are made and then everyone wishes things were different.

I'll be there again this year supporting Barry and the US Open.

Good luck to everyone involved. !!!!

Where ARE the qualifier locations?
 

RobertaAgnor

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Different billiard rooms are having them & there will be some at Q Masters as well.

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jasonlaus

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LOL@ all the complaints about no money in pool and the players can't swing a $1,000 entry fee plus expenses.
That's saving $20/week for the year plus expenses - if you can't do that then I don't know what to tell you.
If you play that good (US OPEN SPEED) then WINNING $20/WEEK shouldn't be a problem!!!!
Oh well, keep complaining
 

RobertaAgnor

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LOL@ all the complaints about no money in pool and the players can't swing a $1,000 entry fee plus expenses.
That's saving $20/week for the year plus expenses - if you can't do that then I don't know what to tell you.
If you play that good (US OPEN SPEED) then WINNING $20/WEEK shouldn't be a problem!!!!
Oh well, keep complaining

The entry fee was lowered to $750.

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DogsPlayingPool

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I have no problem with limiting the field and still calling it the US Open. The problem is there would need to be some sort of viable qualification system to get in, and there is none. The world rankings and any money lists are sort of a joke in this regard and there is no system of qualifying via preset criteria and qualification tournaments.

The other problem with limiting the field is money. There is none, or at least not enough of it. Historically it is the dead money that has helped subsidize the tournament. Take that away and I just don't see how it pencils out. The event has not seemed to be a big money maker and those funds are going to have to be found somewhere. That is unless perhaps all the dead money players cause the tournament to run days longer and actually cost more than they contribute.

But if a system of qualification tournaments could be put together to fill out the field and there was a legitimate way to determine those that are exempt into the event, then the field could be limited to getting this thing done in a few days and perhaps make the thing financially viable.
 

CSykes24

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LOL@ all the complaints about no money in pool and the players can't swing a $1,000 entry fee plus expenses.
That's saving $20/week for the year plus expenses - if you can't do that then I don't know what to tell you.
If you play that good (US OPEN SPEED) then WINNING $20/WEEK shouldn't be a problem!!!!
Oh well, keep complaining

You realize that expenses for a week @ $100/night for hotel and $30 a day for food + gas or flight makes the trip like $2k-3k, right? And that $3k is basically what 5/6th get. Want to waste a week and not get anything bad? It's not financially viable. I probably would've played again this year had it been $500, but it's just not a good idea.

The difference is that people would jump at $500 to play with Tiger Woods or any big professional of a sport. It doesn't matter here, when you can play them for less outside of a tournament when they're near or if they're charging <$100/hr for lessons...whatever it may be.
 
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