The Open 9-Ball tournament held at Hawaiian Brian's on Mother's Day weekend drew thirty-seven participants eager to test their skills against Hawaii's best. The Saturday and Sunday tournament featured a double elimination, race-to-seven format with a guaranteed 1st place prize of $1,000.00.
When the smoke cleared on Sunday, Glen (Aku) Sailola, Hawaiian Brian's Pro Shop manager emerged as “King of the Hill”, defeating David Antennorcruz 7-5 in the finals.
Two of the WPBA tour players, Monica Webb and Helena Thornfeldt, were in town on vacation but declined to play citing other Hawaiian holiday interests and “tournament fatigue”. They did stop by to visit with Phoebe Choy and Dylan, Phoebe and Alex Pagulayan's newborn baby daughter.
Tournament Money Breakdown
(Entry fee: $50.00, guaranteed $1,000.00 1st place)
1st place: $1,000.00 Aku
2nd place: $500.00 David Antennorcruz
3rd place: $300.00 Hawaiian Brian
4th place $200.00 Danny Kukonu
Tied 5th: $100.00 each, Chris Tsue and Al Savea
Tied 7th: $50.00 each, Tobias Ragossnig and Jordan Beers
Tournament report and photos courtesy of Hawaiian Brians
