65 & Older Big Table Event

Now that my eyes have had cataract surgery, I'd be interested in a tournament for seniors.
Pool has become so much better to watch, play and just enjoy. So that sounds like lotta fun.
 
Are there really 64 pro players over the age of 65? Is this some sort of Pro-Am. Instead of having handicaps, just charge more based on Fargo rating.

Have 5 different levels of entry fee's. I mean, some folks don't mind donating, but no reason to get robbed ;)
 
Just looking for 64 players age 65 and over that want to compete on the big table, they do not have to be pros per se. Plenty of talent in the Midwest that could play, Mike Bandy, Randy Lamar?, Dallas West, Nick Varner, Jeff Carter? Mark Wilson, Buddy Hall, Ike Runnels? Mike Dunklin? Strong Arm John, to name a few.
 
mikemosconi said:
You want BIG attendance there- 3 things you MUST do! Offer very good prize money 1-6, valid proof of age must be valid US Drivers License or Passport, Eliminate from the tournament the same 4-6 guys at that age who have been winning in these things for the last 15 years since the 0ver 50 tournaments at Valley Forge. Otherwise, why bother to go- just to line their pockets again - there are several 65 year olds+ that are basically pros for that age but still allowed to continually compete and win amateur senior events- I mean constantly the same few names - otherwise they need to play each other in round 1.
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Take out the word "senior" and this is true for pretty much any "amateur" event LOL

APA championships anyone?
 
ChicagoRJ said:
Are there really 64 pro players over the age of 65? Is this some sort of Pro-Am. Instead of having handicaps, just charge more based on Fargo rating.

Have 5 different levels of entry fee's. I mean, some folks don't mind donating, but no reason to get robbed ;)
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I think the Senior Tour that was run sponsored by Taco Bell was 55 and over. I may be wrong but I like testing my memory so don't want to look it up hehe.

I would think the best place to find out how many would play would be to ask the players that the promoter would want to play.
 
Gosh, ya got a whole 10 players there...two of which don't play anymore (Mark and Buddy). Gonna need a whole lot more to make it play! Good idea though! :thumbup:

Scott Lee
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Rob Williams said:
Just looking for 64 players age 65 and over that want to compete on the big table, they do not have to be pros per se. Plenty of talent in the Midwest that could play, Mike Bandy, Randy Lamar?, Dallas West, Nick Varner, Jeff Carter? Mark Wilson, Buddy Hall, Ike Runnels? Mike Dunklin? Strong Arm John, to name a few.
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One of those has NO business being in a group with the others.

Rob Williams said:
Just looking for 64 players age 65 and over that want to compete on the big table, they do not have to be pros per se. Plenty of talent in the Midwest that could play, Mike Bandy, Randy Lamar?, Dallas West, Nick Varner, Jeff Carter? Mark Wilson, Buddy Hall, Ike Runnels? Mike Dunklin? Strong Arm John, to name a few.
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Not sure if Ike Runnels is 65 yet, but if so, he may be the best all-around 65+ player in America.
 
sjm said:
Not sure if Ike Runnels is 65 yet, but if so, he may be the best all-around 65+ player in America.
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AzB has Runnels' date of birth as 4/4/1953. So 66 if that is correct!

But Mark Wilson isn't 65 yet. He turned 64 a couple days ago.
 
Tooler said:
I think Nick would have something to say about that. :cool:
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I really don't think so. Nick retired many years ago, while Ike continues to compete and gamble frequently and effectively against the elite in each of nine ball, one pocket and banks.

... but if Nick has started to play seriously again and I just don't know about it, and you've seen him show a top pro speed in these games, I'll defer to your judgment.
 
sjm said:
Pat Fleming, who is about 70, still competes at quite a high level.

Don't leave out guys like Varner and Hopkins. They're in the conversation. Ray Martin is over 80 but still runs 100+ at straight pool.

Not sure whether 14.1 specialist Danny Barouty is 65 yet. Ditto for one-time 300 ball runner Jose Garcia.
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Efren's 65 in August.
 
Scott, I was merely pointing out that there is a good number of great players fairly close to Peoria. I think many would like to see the players we grew up watching play, play their contemporaries.
 
I'd rather watch a couple of battled veterans go at it any day, than watch younger players strut their stuff. Just being honest.
 
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