With the 2009 PartyPoker.net World Pool Masters around the corner, former Champion Raj Hundal insists he is hungry for more success. Hundal, 27, enjoyed the finest moment of his career to date in 2005 when he recovered from a 6-0 and 7-1 deficit against Rodney Morris in the final to lift the Masters trophy. He has not been in the event though for the last two seasons and Hundal is desperate to win the prestigious invitational tournament again.
"In my mind, I'm going there to win ... Read Full Story
Greg Knight And Management Acquire Leading Billiard Manufacturing Company: The management of McDermott Cue Manufacturing, together with Greg Knight, completed a Management buyout of the company on April 10, 2009.
Greg Knight, along with management, is excited to announce the formation of McDermott Cue Mfg., LLC of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. McDermott Cue is known for its internationally recognized brands, McDermott Handcrafted Cues and Intimidator High Performance Shafts. Its product lin... Read Full Story
Brunswick Billiards has stepped up to become the official table of the Women's Professional Billiard Association and table sponsor of the WPBA Classic Tour. The partnership with Brunswick ensures that WPBA players will compete on premium model tables in 2009, with plans to supply as many as a dozen 9-foot Gold Crown V Tournament Edition tables at each WPBA tour stop. "Our Gold Crown sets the standard around the world for its unmatched quality, accuracy and playability," said A... Read Full Story
Here's what's new in Pool Town today! BCA Seeks Board Nominations This is your chance to make a difference in the future of our sport. The BCA is trying to open its slate of candidates for this year's voting. Toss your name in the hat. Nomination forms are due April 15. Candidates slated will be notified by May 4. For complete info, including available slots, nomination process and eligibility, visit: www.bca-pool.com Women's World 10-Ball Championship to Air Live on A... Read Full Story
Monica Webb, held to a bridesmaid finish for several years running, proved that her win at November's WPBA Nationals was no fluke as she marched through the 64 player field in San Diego to emerge the champion, defeating Taiwan's Ga Young Kim in the finals. Read Full Story
According to WPBA reports, Monica Webb defeated Jeanette Lee 7-1 in a quick first semifinal match, folowed by a closer match between Gerda Hofstatter and Ga Young Kim.
In the Lee vs. Webb match, Monica opened the match with a run from the 2 ball. In the next rack, Jeanette missed the 3 and Monica ran out Monica scratched off the 2 ball in the next rack and Jeanette ran out to trail just 2-1 before Webb, aka the Assassin, finished her off. With the score soon at 5-1, Webb shot a long bank... Read Full Story
The WPBA's season opener in San Diego is down to the final four: Gerda Hofstatter, Ga Young Kim, Jeanette Lee and Monica Webb. to be taped Sunday for later ESPN broadcast. Jeanette will face Monica in the first semi-final and Gerda will face Ga Young Kim.
The first round of the singles featured some real nailbiters. Gerda defeated defending champion Allison Fisher 9-8; Kelly Fisher defeated Holly Sholes 9-8, and Yu Ram Cha defeated Jennifer Chen 9-8. Other winners advancing in that r... Read Full Story
Jeanette Lee, Sarah Rousey, Yu Ram Cha, Monica Webb, Xiaoting Pan, Allison Fisher, Holly Sholes and Iris Ranola are the eight players left undefeated after Saturday's winner's bracket competition. They now await eight players who will come out of the one-loss side for the final 16 single elimination portion of the tournament.
Surprise entries on the one loss side include Helena Thornfeldt, who took a 9-8 loss to Holly Sholes, Vivian Villarreal, who was ousted 9-8 by Korea's Yu... Read Full Story
Ozone Billiards will be this year's lead sponsor as they present The 9th Annual Predator 10-Ball Championship with a world class field of 112 players at the Riviera Hotel & Casino May 11-16, 2009. Marquee players include World Cup Champion Rodney Morris of USA, French Champion Stefan Cohen, highest internationally ranked Indian player Raj Hundal, and top women's player Gerda Hofstatter of Austria. Ozone Billiards is also joined by Predator Cues, Simonis Cloth, Diamond Tables, Las... Read Full Story
It's business as usual for the world's top women players as they drew for positions to begin their long trek through the 64 woman chart. With two rounds on the winner's side complete, it's still anyone's event, though the formidable Allison Fisher who's here to defend her title... Read Full Story
