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Day 2 of World Event: Alcaide, Woodward Exit Early

Day 2 of World Event: Alcaide, Woodward Exit Early

by radyer | Apr 7, 2022 | 2000s Pool, Tournaments

Fan favorites Skyler Woodward and Alex Pagulayan both exited without a win to their name. ________________________________________________ Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England, APRIL 7, (COURTESY MATCHROOM SPORTS) — David Alcaide and Skyler Woodward became two of...
2021 U.S. Open: Van Boening  Makes it into Final 16 on Day 4

2021 U.S. Open: Van Boening Makes it into Final 16 on Day 4

by radyer | Sep 17, 2021 | 2000s Pool, Tournaments

Shane Van Boening last American standing at the U.S. Open. ________________________________________________ Atlantic City., Sept. 16 (COURTESY MATCHROOM SPORTS) — Defending champion Joshua Filler bowed out of the US Open Pool Championship at Harrah’s Resort,...
2021 U.S. Open: Strickland Among Day 3 Casualties

2021 U.S. Open: Strickland Among Day 3 Casualties

by radyer | Sep 16, 2021 | 2000s Pool, Tournaments

By the end of tomorrow, only 16 players will remain. ________________________________________________ Atlantic City., Sept. 15 (COURTESY MATCHROOM SPORTS) — Earl Strickland, Alex Pagulayan, Mika Immonen, Thorsten Hohmann, and Kelly Fisher were amongst those to have...
MATCHROOM POOL LAUNCHES UK OPEN in May ’22

MATCHROOM POOL LAUNCHES UK OPEN in May ’22

by radyer | Sep 16, 2021 | 2000s Pool, Tournaments, World Pool

Matchroom Pool Announces new UK Open to Premier in May 2022 ________________________________________________ SEPT 16 (MATCHROOM POOL) — Matchroom Pool is delighted to announce the launch of The UK Open, a new open tournament and the latest addition to the Matchroom...
2021 U.S. Open: Round-Up of Day 2 Action from Atlantic City

2021 U.S. Open: Round-Up of Day 2 Action from Atlantic City

by radyer | Sep 15, 2021 | 2000s Pool, Pool News, Tournaments

Immonen, Gorst, Woodward and Van Boening remain undefeated after two days of play. ________________________________________________ Atlantic City., Sept. 14 (COURTESY MATCHROOM SPORTS) — Day two of the US Open Pool Championship at Harrah’s Resort, Atlantic City...
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