Fifth and Last IPT Qualification Event BeginsThe last International Pool Tour qualification tournament kicked off this morning at House of Billiards in Weert, The Netherlands. Room owner Maurice Houben reported being pleased to host the IPT’s event, having had many large European events here in the past.There are only four players from the U.S.: Louis Ulrich, Frankie Hernandez, Steve Moore, Gary Abood, and Robb Saez. The largest player factions come from Germany and England. It is rumored that the Filipino players had difficulties receiving visas, so Santos Sambajon Jr. is the only representative.Like at the previous qualifiers, the IPT is again offering $500 to players who sink the 8 ball on the break, and $5,000 for players who run six racks consecutively in competition. Mike “The Mouth” Sigel is not present in Holland for challenge matches, but there are whispers of some tour members coming in Saturday instead.
In the first round, David Alcaide of Spain earned $5,000 when he ran eight racks and out against Kenichi Uchigaki, winning their match 10-8. Alcaide, a VNEA and BCA Masters titleholder, is playing in his first IPT qualification event.Germany’s Roman Hybler ran five racks against Roger Lysholm, who turned around and ran five of his own. Their match went hill-hill, with Hybler ending up the winner 10-9.Only one 8 ball has been made on the break, and that was by Antonell Judeth, who was playing against Marcel Martens. Visit InsidePOOL for the latest news in the sport of billiards and pool.
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