Who's Going to the $10,000-added Masters on July 26th?

JAM

JAM

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From here on out until the end of September, there is a pool tournament every single week and weekend, especially on the East Coast. This is good news for pool players who travel the tournament trail, and the Masters will be Stop No. 1 for most of the top guns. :)

The 2005 9-Ball Masters Championship had been rescheduled due to a conflict of dates, and it begins NEXT WEEK, Tuesday, July 26th, and ends Sunday, July 31st. World-renown Scott Smith will be in the house as the tournament director, making sure things run smoothly.

Quite a few players in my neck of the woods have already committed and are going. Anybody who has been to Q-Masters, the venue site, knows it's a first-class pool room and comfortable for railbird viewing. VIP seating is available. Out of all the pool T-shirts I have purchased over the years, the Q-Masters T-shirt is the BEST, very colorful and one of a kind. :D

Based on a 128-player field, a $200 entry fee can net a mighty fine return, and here are the payouts:
1st: $7,500.00
2nd: $5,000.00
3rd: $3,500.00
4th: $2,500.00
5th-6th: $1,750.00
7th-8th: $1,200.00
9th-12th: $800.00
13-16th: $600.00
17th-24th: $400.00
25th-32nd: $300.00

I attended a tournament at Q-Masters a few years ago, and every single person in attendance had a blast. The action during the off hours was one of the many highlights, and the competition was topnotch. Veteran Dave Bollman is the House Pro at Q-Masters.

I think Michael Coltrain of North Carolina won the Masters the year I went. If there was ever an example of a true Southern gentleman, Michael Coltrain fits the bill. Known as one of the BEST pool handicappers in the country, Michael also hits 'em pretty sporty, too! Picture of Coltrain below.

So, is anybody from AzBilliards going? :p

JAM
 

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JAM said:
From here on out until the end of September, there is a pool tournament every single week and weekend, especially on the East Coast. This is good news for pool players who travel the tournament trail....
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For the pool players on AzBilliards forum, here's a scheduling of the events I know about on the East Coast. Please feel free to add any I have inadvertantly omitted:

August 3-7
Orlando Open
Orlando, Florida

August 11-14
Third Annual Big Apple 9-Ball Challenge [$15,000 added]
Master Billiards, Queens, NYC

August 13-14
Breaker's Billiards 9 Ball Tournament
$4,000 Guaranteed First Place
$10,000 Guaranteed Purse
Friday Night Ring Game, Aug 12
Breakers Billiards
Mobile, Alabama
(251) 341-1117

August 18-21
Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tour Season Finale [$25,000 added]
Verona, NY
(518) 356-7163 [Mike Zuglan, Tournament Director]

August 27-28
Seminole Florida Pro Tour [$8,000 added, 10-ball]
Cunninghams
Vero Beach, Florida
(772) 562-1171

September 3-4
Seminole Florida Pro Tour [$8,000 added, 10-ball]
Capone's Billiards
Springhill, Florida
(352) 688-9965

September 6-11
Carolinas Open [$20,000 added]
Fast Eddies
Goldsboro, North Carolina

September 9-11
$12,000 Super 9 Ball [$4,000 for first place based on 64 players]
High Pockets
Memphis, Tennessee
(901) 761-1583

JAM
 
The Tiger Planet Pool tour will be having a 9 ball tourney in Sterling, VA. Aug 13th & 14th also.
 
A tuesday start? And a 6-day event? 128 players?! Thank God Planet Pool doesn't think that way. IIRC, there have been 100+ players for LOTS of PP events, in fact, 140something for the season opener, and they only need 2days.
Is is a race to 27, triple elimination? And, speaking of schedule conflicts, the VA Championships are this weekend also. the 2 events are pretty close , miles-wise and are now mutually exclusive.
 
Black-Balled said:
A tuesday start? And a 6-day event? 128 players?! Thank God Planet Pool doesn't think that way. IIRC, there have been 100+ players for LOTS of PP events, in fact, 140something for the season opener, and they only need 2days.
Is is a race to 27, triple elimination? And, speaking of schedule conflicts, the VA Championships are this weekend also. the 2 events are pretty close , miles-wise and are now mutually exclusive.
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Black-Balled, Q-Masters is a hop, skip, and a jump from Richmond! :p

Brandon Shuff and Genie Man are going, already made reservations.

A feature I like about this event is that the matches are scheduled ahead of time and posted on the chart, which eliminates all of that standing around wondering when your name will be called. There's a hotel around the corner from Q-Masters. I think the name of it is La Quinta, and the rates are reasonable as I recall.

There's going to be MANY events happening days apart from now until the end of September. So many tournaments, so many opportunities, there's going to be a lot of pool playing on the horizon! :cool:

JAM
 
Timberly said:
The Tiger Planet Pool tour will be having a 9 ball tourney in Sterling, VA. Aug 13th & 14th also.
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I had forgotten to include the regional tours, and those are some of the best tournaments, the best bang for the buck (IMO). :)

Check out the website for the Tiger/Planet Pool 9-Ball Tour: http://planet-pool.com

And the Hampton Ridge Pro/Am Tour is also in full bloom this time of year. Click on the Tour Schedule Button on this website: http://ec9ball.com

When's the next time you're heading South, Timberly? Hope to see you soon. :)

JAM
 
Tim-n-NM said:
Thanks for the post about Pool, Jam.
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My pleasure, Tim-n-NM! :) By posting this event as well as the others happening in the same time frame, there is an abundance of competitive opportunities for aspiring players, pros, veterans, road agents, and local champions to get out there and play pool.

Last time I attended a tournament at Q-Masters, I had a fabulous time. This pool room has been in existence for a long time, and there's quite a few great players in this region.

JAM
 
Numbers ain't my forte...I do see that I was wrong in saying the VA C'Ships/ Masters had conflicting dates and were mutually exclusive. whoops! :rolleyes:
 
JAM said:
When's the next time you're heading South, Timberly? Hope to see you soon. :)

JAM
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I'm considering heading over to Hagerstown this Sat. I've got to work 8-12 & work is the halfway point from my house to Hagerstown... think I'll head down. ;)
 
Timberly said:
I'm considering heading over to Hagerstown this Sat. I've got to work 8-12 & work is the halfway point from my house to Hagerstown... think I'll head down. ;)
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Hagerstown is in the most beautiful part of Maryland, and it's a pleasant drive! There's going to be a ring game, too! :p

Ryan McCreesh may be in the area, too, from what I hear. Should be some great matches up ahead.

For anybody else interested in this tournament, here's the info:

Event Date: July 23-24, 2005
Venue: Hagerstown Billiards & Cafe
1845 Dual Hwy
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Phone: (301) 791-1355

For directions, click here: http://planet-pool.com/viewhost.aspx?HostID=14

Total Added Money: $1000
Additional Info: $1000 ADDED – BASED ON FULL FIELD OF 64 – TOP 2 FINISHERS RECEIVE PAID ENTRY TO OCTOBER PLANET POOL EVENT AT HAGERSTOWN BILLIARDS (ENTRY ONLY – NOT TOUR CARD). SATURDAY JULY 23rd 20-30 PLAYER RING GAME - WINNER STAYS ON FORMAT RING STARTS AT 7PM SATURDAY $50 ENTRY.

Note: This event is sanctioned by the Tiger/Planet Pool Tour and will be run by Ron Hamner and Hagerstown Billiards. FOR MORE INFO CONTACT JASON OR GARY CARBAUGH 1-301-791-1355 OR RON HAMNER 1-301-797-6160.

Open Division Format
Starts: Saturday 12 Noon
Format: Double Elimination, Races To 7
Entry Fee: $30 ($30 For Women And Juniors Under 21)

Here is a great picture of one of my favorite AzBilliards' posters: Timberly! :)

JAM
 

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Black-Balled said:
Numbers ain't my forte...I do see that I was wrong in saying the VA C'Ships/ Masters had conflicting dates and were mutually exclusive. whoops! :rolleyes:
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The Masters at Q-Masters was originally scheduled for May, I think, but due to a conflict with another tournament being held on the same dates, the Masters was rescheduled.

I heard a few players from the Q-Masters area as well as a representative from the pool room itself will be coming to Richmond to check out the Virginia State 9-Ball Championship! :)

JAM
 
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