Checking Mike's list I see the following: Archer 25K; Reyes 20K; Bustemante 18K. Not very impressive. then a look at the PGA winners: Top 30 have earned 1M; top 65 over 500K; And the man who is in 125th place earned $192K so far this year. So why do men even bother to compete at the Pro level? It sure is not a good way to earn a living. Jake
Top Money Winners in 2003
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I don't believe that is all the tournaments they play in. Also these guys play tournaments because they couldn't get sponsors otherwise. They get lots of money from thier sponsors, lots of money from exibitions, and depending on which players we are talking about, lots of money from gambling. I can guarantee you that the best of the best pool players earn over $100,000 a year from lots of sources other than tournaments.
I would be willing to bet that there are not 5 male pro players bringing in $100,000 a year not including tournament winnings.
That includes endorsements, exhibitions and gambling.
Come to think of it, I would be willing to bet that there are not 10 total players combining male and female that bring in this kind of green.
Mike
That includes endorsements, exhibitions and gambling.
Come to think of it, I would be willing to bet that there are not 10 total players combining male and female that bring in this kind of green.
Mike
Yes Mike, this is pitiful! In 1998 in the sport of billiards, of the top 25 most popular sports in the United States, ten are directly related to physical fitness. Despite the overall fitness theme, four of the top six activities are classified as recreational.
1. Bowling 53.3
2. Basketball 45.1
3. Free Weights 43.2
4. Billiards 42.2
5. Freshwater Fishing (other than fly) 42.1
6. Tent Camping 41.2
7. Treadmill Exercise 36.1
8. Stationary Cycling 34.8
9. Fitness Walking 33.2
10. Running/Jogging 32.3
This information has been abstracted from a study conducted by American Sports Data, Inc. This annual study tracks participation in 60 different sports and activities.
The sport of billiards should be growing by at least 5% each year since 1998, but it seems to go back and forth. Sponsorship and reputation is a big part of this problem. Good management and player friendly promotions is something that the Midwest Billiard Promoters is trying to achieve for both amateur and pros alike.
www.midwestopen.com www.windycityopen.org
1. Bowling 53.3
2. Basketball 45.1
3. Free Weights 43.2
4. Billiards 42.2
5. Freshwater Fishing (other than fly) 42.1
6. Tent Camping 41.2
7. Treadmill Exercise 36.1
8. Stationary Cycling 34.8
9. Fitness Walking 33.2
10. Running/Jogging 32.3
This information has been abstracted from a study conducted by American Sports Data, Inc. This annual study tracks participation in 60 different sports and activities.
The sport of billiards should be growing by at least 5% each year since 1998, but it seems to go back and forth. Sponsorship and reputation is a big part of this problem. Good management and player friendly promotions is something that the Midwest Billiard Promoters is trying to achieve for both amateur and pros alike.
www.midwestopen.com www.windycityopen.org
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One thing that really hurts the Male Pros in Pool is that people can go see them play for free so there is no incentive for people to pay to see them play. And for a small $25 entry fee people get the opportunity to play the pros in local tournaments. At least the WPBA charges people to watch them play in their tournaments. It seems the women are doing it right. Now if they can only get more pool halls to support them. They need more stops on their schedule. I wish they would find a pool hall in Florida. Maybe Capones? Or set one up in a Fronton? Jake
Some of the players have made some decent prize money in the past few years though. Yes, they don't make as much as other sports, but Billiards also doesn't have the money that other sports have to give out.
Efren: 2002-$126,200.
2001- $215,362.
Bustamonte: 2002- $122,800
Earl: 2002-110,200.
The players make decent money for what they do as often as they do it, and that doesn't include money from Sponsorships, Exhibitions, etc, just like fxskater had mention. I agree with jjinfla about charging a spectator fee, why not? PGA does it, NBA does it, NFL does and geesh World Wrestling Entertainment can do it, why doesn't the Billiards Industry doing it? IMO, I think we need new blud (no pun intended, haha) at the top running this great sport of Cueing!! We need some new ideas, some different things to boost the amount of pool WATCHERS, FANS, what ever you want to call those that put their butts in the seats and watch. Why don't we see more advertising out there for the major companies and players? It's time for some change, so let's make the changes and quit complaining! We can talk the talk, but can we walk the walk?
Excellent thread jjinfla!!!
...Zim
Efren: 2002-$126,200.
2001- $215,362.
Bustamonte: 2002- $122,800
Earl: 2002-110,200.
The players make decent money for what they do as often as they do it, and that doesn't include money from Sponsorships, Exhibitions, etc, just like fxskater had mention. I agree with jjinfla about charging a spectator fee, why not? PGA does it, NBA does it, NFL does and geesh World Wrestling Entertainment can do it, why doesn't the Billiards Industry doing it? IMO, I think we need new blud (no pun intended, haha) at the top running this great sport of Cueing!! We need some new ideas, some different things to boost the amount of pool WATCHERS, FANS, what ever you want to call those that put their butts in the seats and watch. Why don't we see more advertising out there for the major companies and players? It's time for some change, so let's make the changes and quit complaining! We can talk the talk, but can we walk the walk?
Excellent thread jjinfla!!!
...Zim