Ayr 2015

[Adam Bremner]

If you agree it's unfair, then why not change it for the better

So what would you suggest?

First regard the Open as the main event. Looking at the split of entries, there is perhaps a case to make the events that run alongside U1700/1650 and U1300, or at least something to try and rebalance the numbers, because you want the most entries in the Open event. Notice I mean the Open event, not the top event. There is a subtle difference. You could even accelerate the pairings to stop any big mismatches in r1 if that was a potential pitfall. It should be made so that you can still win a decent chunk for winning the grade bounded events, but also obvious that if you work hard enough to improve there is the chance to win more. There would be absolutely nothing stopping a player playing up, or trying to improve, for the chance to win more. People who are content with their current level, and are not playing to win events for money should see no real change. Using vague numbers because it varies with budget, something like £250/£150/£100 as top prizes in the sections, but bump up the grading prizes in the respective sections. Any sort of set up where improvement was encouraged and rewarded is welcome, otherwise what is the point in trying?