Sending a AzB poster to the US Open
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hustlefinger said:
I think even a partial sponsorship would be fine with most players. OF course
a player would have to be found that is willing to go even if it meant some of their own money. I think a decent amount could be collected.
I would have to say that I think Jimmy would be an excellent choice.
Keith would be as well but maybe it would give Jimmy a chance to
go play something he might not have went to.
Has he ever been to the US Open?
I doubt that there will be 100 people that say they will much less send it.
Its still a good idea.
K
Ken in CT
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Bluewolf said:news to me. I thought that women could play but had to compete with the men.
Laura
Laura, The website says "The U.S.Open is OPEN to Any and ALL Men Pool Players". It's news to me also. I don't see why they would bar women from playing especially since there is difficulty filling the field.
I doubt that they would be flooded with female entries. If they were, so much the better. More money for the men.
Ken
This was discussed last year when some of the fans wanted Allison to play in the event. Barry came out and said that women were not allowed to play.
Mike
Mike
jer9ball said:
FYI, there are many players who enter the US Open who have a very small chance of winning. They do it for the fun and the experience.
One of our local players plays in all the UPA events and I can't remember the last time he cashed. He does it because he loves to play with good players. Are you saying he has no business there?
Wally~~thinks Jimmy M. can cash
Of course not Wally. I enter pro or open events just because I want to play good players also, even though my chances at cashing are very low. My point is, I pay for that education myself.
Pig: If the only criteria for entering the open is to pay $500, that's pretty sad. I thought it was more like the world's, where countries try to send deserving players. So the US Open is a tournament that any bum can enter? Kinda takes away from the luster, doesn't it?
Pig: If the only criteria for entering the open is to pay $500, that's pretty sad. I thought it was more like the world's, where countries try to send deserving players. So the US Open is a tournament that any bum can enter? Kinda takes away from the luster, doesn't it?
AzHousePro said:
Way to go, Mike!!!!
I like the way you think. But I'm not sure it would be cheaper; the entry fee is the same either way. Plus players have to qualify to play in a WPBA event, so you can't send just anybody, even if she's the best player on the planet! It might be easier to send a male player to the U.S. Open after all (not to be a traitor to my gender or anything). 
Purdman
Banned
My Vote
I want to vote for Rude Dog. I will chip in $50. Hell, I got a brand new 2000 Espiritu cue that retailed for $530 that has never hit a ball that I will donate for auction to raise money for him. Maybe his PO will let em go with us all behind him. I am just a sucker for underdogs. Keith can handle his own end. Our buddy could use some help.
JMHO Don P.
If anybody needs a get away, it's him.
I want to vote for Rude Dog. I will chip in $50. Hell, I got a brand new 2000 Espiritu cue that retailed for $530 that has never hit a ball that
I will donate for auction to raise money for him. Maybe his PO will let em go with us all behind him. I am just a sucker for underdogs. Keith can handle his own end. Our buddy could use some help.JMHO Don P.
If anybody needs a get away, it's him.
Mr. Purdy, I appreciate that very much. I know that the chances of this thing ever happening are very slim but what you said is worth more than going to the U.S. Open. Playing in this tournament is very high on my "Things to do" list and has been for a long time. I regret not doing it when I was playing my best and then had all those years to dwell on it while on "vacation". Thank you for your kind words.Donald A. Purdy said:I want to vote for Rude Dog. I will chip in $50. Hell, I got a brand new 2000 Espiritu cue that retailed for $530 that has never hit a ball that
JMHO Don P.
If anybody needs a get away, it's him.
Purdman
Banned
Rude Dog, guys like me really appriciate guys like you who don't roll over.Rude Dog said:
That is a sign of true character. If you need a decent cue or some help getting there, let me know. I will be there and would love to see you play. Any man thats been turned down is bound to be a friend of mine. "John Prine".Don P.
If anybody wants me...
...I'd be the cheapest player to sponsor. No airfare, I live about 3 and a half hours drive away; $500 entry fee (of which I have part) plus $700 for hotel, food, and gas=$1,200 total. Oh, and I am a pretty good player, btw. Any takers? I agree that AZB should send someone who needs the help to go, instead of someone wo regularly goes or who can easily afford to go.
Doug
...I'd be the cheapest player to sponsor. No airfare, I live about 3 and a half hours drive away; $500 entry fee (of which I have part) plus $700 for hotel, food, and gas=$1,200 total. Oh, and I am a pretty good player, btw. Any takers? I agree that AZB should send someone who needs the help to go, instead of someone wo regularly goes or who can easily afford to go.
Doug
frankncali said:
I haven't played in it. I have to admit, it is one of the tournaments that I do want to play in some time. I went there once about 10 years ago, but I didn't play. Then another year, I had sent my entry fee in, but had to withdraw because of an issue at work. Many good pool playes have been ruined by jobs!
Amen!
I agree with that! Amen!
Doug
Jimmy M. said:Many good pool playes have been ruined by jobs!
I agree with that! Amen!
Doug
I'm new around here, but think this is a great idea and am all for it. From lurking around, I would vote for either Rude Dog or Jimmy M. both seem like stand up guys that would represent this contingent well.
Personally, I'm not ready for that level of competition, but am all for pitching in 25 bones to send someone who is...
jz
Personally, I'm not ready for that level of competition, but am all for pitching in 25 bones to send someone who is...
jz
Oh my gosh! I just read that someone submitted my name...LOL! Thanks for the vote of confidence...but I am not that anxious to get my fragile ego bruised....LOL.
I don't know Rude Dog...so my vote would have to be for Jimmy since I know that he is a stand-up guy and a heck of a player!
Melissa
I don't know Rude Dog...so my vote would have to be for Jimmy since I know that he is a stand-up guy and a heck of a player!
Melissa