by Jason Bowman | Nov 12, 2017 | Billiard News by APA at PoolPlayers.com
The “drive to 5” is complete. When the final 9-ball dropped at this year’s U.S. Amateur Championship, it was a familiar name hoisting the trophy. Brian Parks of Bakersfield, Calif., defeated Jeremy Edwards of Farmland, Ind., 11-6 in the final round of this year’s...
by Jason Bowman | Nov 12, 2017 | Billiard News by APA at PoolPlayers.com
The real contenders for this year’s coveted U.S. Amateur Championship title began to emerge during the afternoon and into the evening Saturday at Strokers in Palm Harbor, Fla. By the end of the day only four players remained undefeated. That group included former...
by Jason Bowman | Nov 11, 2017 | Billiard News by APA at PoolPlayers.com
Most of the favorites in this year’s U.S. Amateur Championship remain undefeated coming into Day 2. Brian Parks, Raymond Linares, Henry Brodt, Kenny Brisbon and David Rowell all survived day 1 unscathed. Former champ Robert Hall took his first loss at the hands of...
by Jason Bowman | Nov 9, 2017 | Billiard News by APA at PoolPlayers.com
After several close finishes over the years, Melinda Huang of Los Angeles, Calif., is the newest woman to carry the title of U.S. Amateur Champion. Huang defeated Amy Theriault of Sandusky, Ohio by a score of 9-4. She’ll advance to a pro tournament next year....
by Jason Bowman | Nov 9, 2017 | Billiard News by APA at PoolPlayers.com
Thirty-nine ladies made their way to Strokers in Palm Harbor, Fla., to compete in the Women’s Division of this year’s U.S. Amateur Championship. Four ladies finished the first day undefeated. That group included Amy Therianlt, Christi Steele, Melinda Huang and...