Author: Mike Fieldhammer
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Pool Synergy: The Perfect Pool Tournament
Steps to follow for a great tournament as told by our Pool Synergy writers. In this month’s edition of the Pool Synergy blogging initiative, I’ve asked our panel of opinionated players to tell us what they think makes for a great tournament. It is my hope that pool room owners, tournament directors, counter men and…
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Pool Synergy: Tournament Directors Unboxed
I would like to ask all Tournament Directors to please step out of the box. The scary trend of plummeting tournament attendance requires some fresh thinking. Michael Page, owner of Fargo Billiards & Gastropub, has served up some super fresh twists on traditional tournaments. Maybe having the largest pool room in the western hemisphere and…
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Home on the road
Two weeks ago I headed out for the tournaments in Las Vegas. Time to clean the clothes.
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World Snooker Championship Continues
Day 6 from Sheffield is underway. The first round is nearing completion and players are happy to play longer matches when the second round begins. First round is a best of 19 frames and the second round lengthens to a best of 25 frames. I’ve been impressed as always with the BBC coverage, favouring it…