 L-R Rick Sweet, Joseph Cole, Sean DavisDec 19-20th, 2009–The Viking Cue Amateur 9-Ball Tour was at Mr.Cues II in Atlanta Ga for its $1500 Added Event. The weekend would draw in players from around the region. The pool filled weekend would rack up 128 player entries and payout over $5600 dollars to the players that made it to the top of the field in the different events offered this weekend.
Friday Night’s Amateur only mini tournament would draw in 32 players. The event featured a $10 entry for the players. Horace” Groundhog” Godwin would claim first place in the mini. View the bracket and payouts for the event here. |
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Saturday would kick off with The Viking Cue Amateur 9-Ball Tours $1500 Added event. It hosted 67 players who would battle their way across the brackets in an effort to come back on the second day of the event in the money. The Semi Finals and Finals of this event had all sitting on the edge of the seats as Sean Davis and Jonathon Tedder went hill/hill in the semi finals.
View the video for the semi finals below. |
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The Finals would also see some action as Joseph Cole, who had gone undefeated across the top half of the brackets, would lose set 1 in the double elmination format that is standard on The Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour. Cole would fall behind in set 2 and have to work his way back to claim the win. View the video for the Finals here:
View the brackets and payouts for this event here.
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 Bobby Connor Jr The Saturday Night Ring Game would draw in 10 entries with first place going to Bobby Connor Jr. Connor earned $650. |
 David Shadden and John MaikkeSunday would offer players a second chance in The Viking Cue Mini. The event would draw in 14 players bidding for the chance at taking home some prize money for the weekend. The event would be won by David Shadden. View the brackets and payouts for this event here. |
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The Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour would like to thank Susan, Rick and Mandy Sweet for carrying on the legacy of Mr Richard Sweet. Mr Cues II Billiards in Atlanta, Ga has always been the greatest room in the Atanta area and it is obvious that nothing is going to change as The Sweet family carries on the tradition.
Rick Sweet also added he looks forward to carry on the tradition of hosting The Viking Cue 9-Ball Tour at Mr. Cues II he added it is one of the most organized and well run events as well as always a pleasurable event for himself, his staff and the players. Thanks to all the players that came out this weekend. We are currently working on the details and finalization of the upcoming Memorial Tournament for Richard Sweet as soon as we can the dates will be released. If you are not on our mailing list and would like to receive updates about this event as well as other upcoming events please submit your email in the right upper corner of this website. To view other videos from this weekend’s event click here. |
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The Viking Cue Tour Staff will be off next weekend for the Holidays. The next event will be at Cornfed Red’s Billiard Cafe. We look foward to see you there. |
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Jan 2-3, 2010 in Columbus, OH = $1500 Added “Amateur” Only Tournament Friday Night 10-Ball Ring Game 9pm – $60 Entry (9′ Tables) At: |
| $1,500 Added Amateur Only Division Event Jan 2-3, 2010 at 1pm ( 2 Day Event) Race to 9W/9L – 9′ Tables Amateur Only Event Info: http://vikingcue.com/9balltour/readnews.php?article=9 |
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* $50 Entry Fee (Inc. $20 for Table & Reg. fee)
* Double Elimination * World Standardized Rules * Amateur Players Only * Added Prize Money Guaranteed * Tour Card Fee = $10 for 1 event or $30 for 12 months * Player Auction Starts at 1pm $10 Minimum Bid is Optional by Player * $10 DISCOUNT for All Pool League Players with current league ID * FREE Entry Fee + FREE Tour Card for Non-Pro Women and JR Players* * (*Free Entry Participants Win Prizes) * FREE Tour Card for SR Players (age 65+) * FREE Tour Card for all Active or Retired Military Friday Night 10-Ball Ring GameJan 1st at 9pm ( Evening Event) Saturday Night 10-Ball Ring Game
Jan 2nd at 9pm ( Evening Event)
16 Player Maximum Field Size * $120 Entry Fee (Inc. $20 for Table & Reg. fee) * NO Tour Card Fee * Payouts = (w/16 players) $1,000 1st, $400 2nd, $200 3rd Sunday 9-Ball Mini Tournament
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