Heather Lloyd
Women from all over the Southwest and as far as Florida and Canada
braved high winds, a huge storm, and an accident on the main highway
leading into Payson, Arizona to play in the first Western Women's
Amateur Open.
In picturesque Payson, primary sponsor the Mazatzal Hotel and
Casino graciously opened its arms to the talented field. The activities
began Thursday evening with a series of mini-tournaments in which a
portion of the proceeds will be added to all raffle monies raised to
benefit the Payson Habitat for Humanity.
While the field was smaller than anticipated, the 21 players
include top names such as former BCA National Champion Bonnie Plowman,
"Cherry Bomb" herself and well known pool and billiards personality
Samm Diep, 2008 WPBA National Regional Tour Champion Susan Mello,
former women's touring professional and former Canadian Snooker
Champion Grace Nakamura, as well as WPBA regulars Susan Williams and
Heather Lloyd.
The first round will commence today at noon where the players will
be vying for a total purse of $5175, the largest payout for an
independent women's amateur event. In addition to the Mazatzal Hotel
and Casino, the event is being supported and sponsored by Diamond
Billiard Products, Predator Cues, and Dale Teague Custom Cues.
Online Brackets
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