It looks like adding a extra day to the tournament has reduced the turnout as only 54 players showed up. The last 2 Nothern Florida stops Melbourne and Springhill had 92 and 78 players. Adding an extra night in a hotel and having to take a day off from work probably kept some people away. I know it kept me away. It has just become too expensive for some of the "local shortstops" like me to attend. Guys like me show up because we like a chance to play with the big boys...we don't expect to make any money. When we do, its a suprise and usually doesn't cover our expenses. However, it looks like the Tour can succeed as a true "Pro Tour", and doesn't really need the local guys anymore. In the past years, the local guys were the backbone of the Florida tour....thats long gone.
Also posted in the Florida Pro Tour Forum
Also posted in the Florida Pro Tour Forum
