WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) — While most people were focused on the weather over the weekend, there were others who showed up to a massive tournament with the hope of claiming a cash prize.
Par-T Golf & Billiards held the Silver Dollar 8 Ball Open on Saturday, attracting some of the biggest names in pool from across the area.
Despite concerns they might need to delay the event, owner Jerry Lacato decided to move forward after hearing back from those who signed up.
“We had considered postponing it,” Lacato said. “Thursday night, we had an in-house league. In that league, a number of participants in the tournament were adamant about playing. Looking at the forecast, I started the tournament earlier in hopes of getting it done earlier so that what looked to be the worst of the weather was going to be coming in later in the evening.”
A total of 34 competitors showed up, all seeking a part of the $6,000 prize pool. The top four finishers and top female each earned a prize while first place would get just under half of the total reward. Par-T holds tournaments regularly, but Lacato says this was the most talented field they’ve had since opening back in August…