Manawatu's Peter Benvins won the 2019 AG Challenge at the Wanganui East Club on Sunday.
Manawatu's Peter Benvins won the 2019 AG Challenge at the Wanganui East Club on Sunday.
The silverware from the Wanganui East Club has headed down to Palmerston North in the car of Peter Bevins after the Manawatu snooker player claimed the fifth annual AG Challenge Trophy tournament on Sunday.
Bevins saw off a field of 19 other premier players including the three previous winners, severalof New Zealand's most well-known players and two representatives of the NZ Under 21 squad.
Total prize pool for the two-day tournament is $4000.
Guests were invited from Stratford, Palmerston North, Hawke's Bay, Auckland, Kapiti Coast and Wairapara to take part.
Organiser Peter Bouzaid said it fantastic to see the players up close and watch their skills on the green maize.
"A 30-plus crowd come through the club both days to watch. Sunday's games were streamed live on the internet," Bouzaid said.
"The Snooker Adjunct had a very successful weekend and would like to thank all the players and our business sponsors for their generosity and support, which allows us to promote and enjoy the sport we love."
Qualifying games with a best of three frames on Saturday saw players move into the Championship, Flight, and Plate finals on Sunday.
