Hustlers Pool Hall- 8 Ball Mayhem

 On a hot Spring day, when the neighbourhood were out sunning themselves the real action was happening in Hustlers Pool Hall. Some say Pool is a winter sport but Hustlers Pool Hall farts in their general direction. Throwing caution to the wind we held our first 8 Ball tournament of the season over the Easter Holidays on a day so hot I think even the (pool) balls were sweating.

After a few hours of banging balls and letting off some steam, the last 8 were as follows:

 ¼ Finals:

Mark (The Bear) McDonald 9 V Darren (The Instructor) Markey 6: This score line does not look the best on paper. But our new player Darren had a great day of pool,  progressing through his tough group with a super cool temperament and attitude to find he had a brick wall or should I say a Grizzly Bear. All that aside, well done Darren you should be proud of your performance.

 Paddy (The Magician) McLoughlin 9 V Liam (Wee Wheels) McVeigh 2: Paddy turned his game up a notch to overcome Liam McVeigh with an outstanding performance.

 Paul Strawbridge 4 V Gary (Hudd) Millen 9: This was a battle of friendship, lust and power but in the end Paul gave in to lust and was too busy eating his mince and onion pie and Hudd ran away with the match.

 Gary (Snore) Johnston 9 V Dan (The Man) Gorman 4: This was a good win for Gary considering he no longer practices due to working every hour in the week. Dan on the other hand found himself jetlagged after all the 10 minutes travel from his home to the venue.

 Semi Final:

Mark McDonald 9 V Gary Johnston 6: The Bear continued his steady performance in the semi-final and overcame Gary with a 9-6 win.

 Paddy McLoughlin 4 V Gary Millen 9: This was a match that could well have been the final but when Paddy got a bad kick on the four ball when he was 4-3 down there was no looking back for the man they call the most naturally talented cueist in Ireland. With this super win over Irelands No.1, is this the start of a new era for the Hudd.

 Final:

Mark Mc Donald 6 V Gary Millen 9: The score line says it al,l our winner of the 2011 April 8Ball Open was Gary (Hudd) Millen. Not too bad for a guy who hasn’t played on a 9ft table in 3 ½ years.

 Well done Gary and to all who took part in this event.

Next event is 21st May @ 11am.

Cheers Hustlers

Dublin's Darren Feehan and Derry's Phil McConomy fight it out for 1st place in the final.

Congratulations to everyone who entered the tournament on Saturday, it was great to see you all here.

We had over 23 players who entered, who came from far and wide. The Tournament final was played after 10 hours of hard fought pool leaving Dublin’s Darren Feehan and Derry’s Phil McConomy to battle it out. Both players had tight matches on their way to the final but overall they both deserved to be battling for first place. Darren just edged it though with the final score 9 – 5.

3rd place Paddy Mcloughlin
4th place Shane Connor
5th place Paul Strawbridge

Thanks again. Hustlers Pool Hall.

The New Hustlers 9 Ball Singles League. The only 9 Ball League in Belfast . The league will start first week in February .

CONTACT US NOW TO REGISTER

Last entry for the league will be Sat 22nd January This is something that we wish to do at least once a year. Entry fee for the league will be £100 + £10 green fees. To register for the league contact us on sean@hustlerspoolhallbelfast.com or francis@hustlerspoolhallbelfast.com : alternatively leave us a message on the Hustlers Pool Hall Belfast facebook. The green fees will be used to buy relevant trophies and engravings and any monies left over will go towards food and drink on grand final day.

Table time will be paid for by the league players; the players can decide whether looser pays or split the cost. Each player will have to play one match a week and organise a time and day that suits them and their opponents. If a match is not played within the selected time frame, the player’s forfeit their points. The league itsself will be a race to 9, alternate break , with every player getting to play each other. The top 6 finishers in the league will then go into a hat along with 2 wild cards from the remaining players.

They will then be split into 2 groups, and we will select a league final day where both groups will play a round robin. The winner of each group will then play each other to determine who the overall winner is. Second in each group will play to determine 3rd and 4th and third in each group will play to determine 5th 6th and fourth in each group will play to determine 7th 8th. All matches, results and league table will be posted on www.hustlerspoolhallbelfast.com and on the Hustlers facebook page. All pool on the league final day will be FREE for league members whilst they are playing their matches.

 We reserve the right to cancel your membership if any house rules are broken. But we know this wont be neccessary as your all a grand bunch of gents! Subject to change.

Bear and Dan demonstrate how to shake hands like ladies! "and the award for most awkward handshake goes to...."

30th Oct 2010 will be remembered for the extragavent opening tournament held in Hustlers Pool Hall Belfast.

After a series of knockout battles the final 6 players were Bear Bum,  Big Stevie tutu, Smudgey, Billy, JuniorCoco, and Dan.

Smudgey and JuniorCoco just didnt have their usual killer touch and got whitewashed in every game. Although Smudgey beat Junior, its not really much to shout about!

SEMI FINAL 1:  Bear Bum 7  Big Stevie Tutu 1        Big Stevie Tutu had been playing golf all morning, and a phonecall halfway through this match to organise beers for a night out stole his concentration, and Bear Bum sniped in through the backdoor (as he always does) and pranced into the final like a new born gazelle.

SEMI FINAL 2:  Dan 7 v Billy 5.   No mercy for the oul boy tonight as Dan left his morals at the door before thumping his Da 7-5.   Dan forgets his Da pays for his food, electric, food, clothes and most proabably paid for all his cues. Anyway it was a tight match and could have gone either way.

FINAL:  Bear Bum 3v Dan5  This game was nearly a no go as time was getting close to the start of the xFactor, and the 2 boys love nothing more than slipping into their silk jammies, popping open a bottle of sparkling pink wine, and box of tissues on standby for the teary bits.  They decided  to play a race to five and when a small crowd gathered to watch them they both upped their game and shot some great pool.  Well done to Dan who played some great pool on the day.

WINNERS PRIZE-  finalists shared the £100 cash prize!

Most Improved Player Award:  Junior Coco! for taking a game off Bear Bum in great style and sticking to the true spirit of the game by going for shots. He is a player to watch for the future.

Mickey and Gerry shake hands before the final.

Last week we ran our first Under 18 mini tournaments with a few of the local kids. The winner recieved the unbelievebly generous first prize of a half box of Salt and Vinegar Pringles!

The first draw on the 9 ball tournament was:

Conor v John-  Conor wins

Mark v Mickey-  Mickey wins in style

Paddy v Rory- Crusies to a win

Decky v Gerry- Gerry pips Decky at the post

SEMI FINALS

Mickey v Conor-  Mickey pots the 9 ball half way through the game  ( stop crying C0nor!)

Paddy v Gerry- Paddy had a few chances to win the game, but fair play to Gerry, he flukes the 9 ball!

FINAL:

Gerry v Mickey-  Mickey looked hot fav to take the title and blazed into a great start, potting some class shots. Again it came down to the 9 ball, and after blasting the ball round the table,  it dropped in again for Gerry!

Well done to Gerry, who had the killer touch on the night!

Ps.  The next night, after another mini final, Daniel, Mark and Paddy got to the final and they had a mini league to see who would top the table.  Paddy came out strongest in the end and redeemed himself after going out in the semi the night before. Paddy won a Curry Pot Noodle and £2.50  ( and wee Mark owes him 50p!)

Well done to all who entered.

Hustlers Pool Hall Belfast

New Membership Deal

All New Members will pay £10 membership upon paying this they will recieve 2hrs of FREE pool or snooker.

Dont forget to pre book your table to avoid dissapointment!!!!!!!

Light snack and drinks available.

Hustlers- 02890 282055

Contact Sean 07706512456 or Francis 07769696069 for more details.