The Straight Pool Challenge at Derby City this year will have $20,000 added due to the tireless fund raising of Dennis Walsh. 100% of the entry fees go into the prize fund which is expected to total about $27,000.
We have been promised four tables throughout the qualification runs which are Sunday through Wednesday. I hope the TDs of the nine ball can figure out how to make the eight 14.1 finalists available for the playoffs this year.
I certainly appreciate all the effort that goes into producing this 14.1 competition. But you have to question is the effort really worth it, all the while knowing it might not be completed, as was the case last year? The same problems are still in play.
Has any thought been given to have this competition played at Pat Fleming's International 9-Ball event in October instead of DCC? Everyone showed up for that event. I'm sure it could easily be worked into the schedule.
On a separate note, is the qualifying room being streamed anywhere?
Good luck with this event. Us 14.1 players are rooting for a complete tournament this year.