TwistedTexasStyle
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What a great two weeks for pool in Texas. The US Open in Frisco was a roaring success from the Star Spangled Banner harmonica solo of the opening ceremony to the fight from behind finish to close out the event. Followed by the Texas Open in Round Rock running simultaneously with the BadBoys Texas Bar Box Championships less than an hour away in Temple.
Frisco and Matchroom are in love. There seems to be little doubt the US Open Pool Championship will return to Texas. The Texas air conditioners did their jobs and places like Sticks and Stones, Snookers and Sharkys were happening. Stadium seating on three sides of the final table ensured everyone had a good view of the match. Many players were unaware the Texas Open was scheduled for the following week but are now planning a two week stay in Texas next year.
Between Frisco and Round Rock lies Temple. The 42 7' Diamond tables saw games playing well past 10 pm with some matches not starting before 10. It was a well run family event with promising young players coming up and old salts who can really play. It showed how healthy pool's future is in Texas. Future Cuez and Charlie's Cuez(non-smoking) are walking distance apart and Dooley's is only a couple of miles away. The BadBoys event kept pulling me away from the Texas Open it was so much fun. They have been going strong for over ten years. A little advertising could turn many of them into pro pool fans.
I really enjoyed the Texas Open. Even outside looking in I was only feet away from many of the best pool players in the world. It had some exciting side action on the BarBoxes as well. The two carom tables I never saw empty.
Matchroom should be complemented on how available the players are to the fans. They were signing everything! I got a few Texas One shot balls signed. Even Emily signed a Texas One Shot ball! I could not be more proud!
Frisco and Matchroom are in love. There seems to be little doubt the US Open Pool Championship will return to Texas. The Texas air conditioners did their jobs and places like Sticks and Stones, Snookers and Sharkys were happening. Stadium seating on three sides of the final table ensured everyone had a good view of the match. Many players were unaware the Texas Open was scheduled for the following week but are now planning a two week stay in Texas next year.
Between Frisco and Round Rock lies Temple. The 42 7' Diamond tables saw games playing well past 10 pm with some matches not starting before 10. It was a well run family event with promising young players coming up and old salts who can really play. It showed how healthy pool's future is in Texas. Future Cuez and Charlie's Cuez(non-smoking) are walking distance apart and Dooley's is only a couple of miles away. The BadBoys event kept pulling me away from the Texas Open it was so much fun. They have been going strong for over ten years. A little advertising could turn many of them into pro pool fans.
I really enjoyed the Texas Open. Even outside looking in I was only feet away from many of the best pool players in the world. It had some exciting side action on the BarBoxes as well. The two carom tables I never saw empty.
Matchroom should be complemented on how available the players are to the fans. They were signing everything! I got a few Texas One shot balls signed. Even Emily signed a Texas One Shot ball! I could not be more proud!