$20 tourney set

[muttley76]

I just had to vent this a little. I played in a tourney this weekend(for the record, SE Open in Columbus, GA) that had around 55 players, and $1000 added. They paid out 12 spots(no complaint there, I am a firm believer in paying less that the standard 25%, just so people who cash can make a little cheese). Here is my issue; I was playing a match in the final 12, and I noticed that 9-12 paid $45(the entry fee, which I don't like. I think that anyone who cashes should make money regardless), and 7-8 paid $65. Am I the only one who thinks that is strange? A $20 set as the third set on a Sunday of a 2 day 1k added tourney? I figured that in order to make $100, I had to finish 5/6, and with calcutta counting, 4. I don't even mind the payout scale, so much as the $20 difference for 7/8 and 9-12. I have probably played 100 or so "tour" events, and this, I think, is a first for me. Am I just mis-remembering, or is this unusual for everybody?

 

[frankncali]

I just had to vent this a little. I played in a tourney this weekend(for the record, SE Open in Columbus, GA) that had around 55 players, and $1000 added. They paid out 12 spots(no complaint there, I am a firm believer in paying less that the standard 25%, just so people who cash can make a little cheese). Here is my issue; I was playing a match in the final 12, and I noticed that 9-12 paid $45(the entry fee, which I don't like. I think that anyone who cashes should make money regardless), and 7-8 paid $65. Am I the only one who thinks that is strange? A $20 set as the third set on a Sunday of a 2 day 1k added tourney? I figured that in order to make $100, I had to finish 5/6, and with calcutta counting, 4. I don't even mind the payout scale, so much as the $20 difference for 7/8 and 9-12. I have probably played 100 or so "tour" events, and this, I think, is a first for me. Am I just mis-remembering, or is this unusual for everybody?

Doesnt seem that far off to me buddy.

I prefer events that pay back a little deep. 12 spots in this one seems good. I might not have paid back 45 to them but they were trying to get there entry back.
What I noticed was that 1/3 of the entry is going elsewhere as a Green Fee. $825 cut out is quite a bit IMO.

Damn -- pool is a tough sport to love


PS-- could a room locally not have a $35 entry event with a $5 green fee and add 500 with 50 players showing up?? I dont mind a 5 green fee to the tournament director. Why have a tour come in?

 

[tigerseye]

That's pretty standard payout....stop thinking about the cash and start thinking about how you did....Sometimes that is gratification in itself depending on the caliber of players in the tourney....=)

 

[CreeDo]

They spread a limited amount of money as best and as evenly as they could. They even paid a little less than 25% of the field. Not sure what the gripe is, unless you're saying the money should only go to the top 8 or something... in which case it's still a measly 35 dollar set instead of two.

Putting it in terms of 'sets' like that makes it sound cheap, no matter what. But at the end of the day it's almost like free money. You are getting a little money to spend hours playing pool against fair competition (people are actually bearing down and playing seriously). Sounds like a nice way to kill a day even if you just break even.

Tho, I do think break even payouts are a lil weird as a concept... not sure how to put it into words. But you ought to walk out with more than you came in with, if they're going to give you anything at all. So on that we agree. Maybe your entree fee back and a coupon good for a few hours of free table time.

 

[Big Perm]

It sounds light to me.....with $1000 added, that's $3475 in prize money with a $45 entry and 55 people (my math might be off, check it).....

What did all the spots pay?

I haven't played many tournies, but I'd think the following would be a bit better:

9-12, $60 each
7-8, $100 each
5-6, $200 each
4th, $300
3rd, $400
2nd, $600
1st, $1335

Granted, there is no formula, I just threw out some figures

 

[rossaroni]

Tho, I do think break even payouts are a lil weird as a concept... not sure how to put it into words. But you ought to walk out with more than you came in with, if they're going to give you anything at all. So on that we agree. Maybe your entree fee back and a coupon good for a few hours of free table time.

How about paying out less then the entry fee? Talk about crazy, but I have seen it. $15 entry and last place payout is like $10! I like the coupon idea. It seems that most tourneys now pay about the entry fee back for the last place finshers in the money. I think most players know this too. If you give them a little something extra, such as a gift certificate, it doesn't cost the room a lot and it may get them extra business. You could even give out coupon or gift certificates to way more then 25 percent of the field. A free daily special only cost the room a little wear on the table, cause most rooms are not busy during the day anyway. It is a nice gesture. Plus, the players that didn't cash need the practice and could use the free table time.

 

[real bartram]

I just had to vent this a little. I played in a tourney this weekend(for the record, SE Open in Columbus, GA) that had around 55 players, and $1000 added. They paid out 12 spots(no complaint there, I am a firm believer in paying less that the standard 25%, just so people who cash can make a little cheese). Here is my issue; I was playing a match in the final 12, and I noticed that 9-12 paid $45(the entry fee, which I don't like. I think that anyone who cashes should make money regardless), and 7-8 paid $65. Am I the only one who thinks that is strange? A $20 set as the third set on a Sunday of a 2 day 1k added tourney? I figured that in order to make $100, I had to finish 5/6, and with calcutta counting, 4. I don't even mind the payout scale, so much as the $20 difference for 7/8 and 9-12. I have probably played 100 or so "tour" events, and this, I think, is a first for me. Am I just mis-remembering, or is this unusual for everybody?

this is why i play 1 on tourneys.