Category: Features

Oliver Ortmann Inducted into the Straight Pool Hall of Fame: Gene Nagy Honorary Induction


New York City, New York-  One of the most decorated European players in the history of pocket billiards will finally be inducted into a Hall of Fame this year. Germany’s Oliver Ortmann will be inducted to the Straight Pool Hall of Fame along with New York City’s legendary Gene Nagy. The banquet will be held at SteinwayThe banquet will be held at Steinway Billiards on August 21, 2013 in the middle portion of the 73rd Olhausen World Tournament.

Rocket Launches Late, Then Soars to Victory in US Open 10-Ball

Rocket Launches Late, Then Soars to Victory in US Open 10-Ball

Rodney “Rocket” Morris has won the US Open 10-Ball Championship in fine style. He came into the finals facing a dominant Dennis Orcollo who had run through the brackets undefeated to claim the hot seat.

Day One Of US Open One Pocket in the Books

Day One Of US Open One Pocket in the Books

Day One Of US Open One Pocket in the Books Sixty-four top one-holers began their clash in Vegas on Wednesday at the CSI-produced US Open One Pocket Championship at the Rio Hotel and Casino....

Semih Sayginer: I am back in business

Semih Sayginer: I am back in business

Semih Sayginer: I am back in businessNEW YORK ““ The magician Semih Sayginer is back in town. He will be present in the Verhoeven Open tournament in New York, in the famous Carom Café from 17 to 21 July. The famous Turkish player didn’t play official tournaments, because he came into conflict with the Tuirkish federation in 2007, particularly with its president, four years before he won the world title in 2003 in Valladolid, Spain, averaging 1.868.

TAP Licensee Of The Month

Cindy and I met online in September 1996.  After several months of chat I decided it was time for me to come and meet the woman of my dreams!  I flew out to Texas and met her on May 22nd, 1997 and on the third day I asked her to marry me.  She said yes (obviously) and we were married on May 22nd, 1998.

TAP POOL’S AMATEUR TOUR, LLC

TAP POOL’S AMATEUR TOUR, LLC

  It is with great pride that we officially announce the addition of Adam Morano to the TAP Tournament Staff.  After his own review and the input from other staff members, Loyd felt that...

Hugo Patino and Mazin Shooni took the title at the Pan Americans

Hugo Patino and Mazin Shooni take powerHugo Patino and Mazin Shooni took the title at the Pan AmericansCALI – The Americans Hugo Patino and Mazin Shooni are the winners of the Pan American championship for national teams. The strong team defeated in the final game the two Venezuelans Miguel Canton and Merlin Romero, who defended the title in Cali.

The return of the Americans, who were unable to show up last year because they played their own championship at that time, and Mexico have increased the tension and the level at the Pan Americans. Shooni and Patino played 1.174 overall average.

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