Two thirty-minute taped programs of the"3-Cushion Grandmaster" artistic challenge between the Grandmaster of artistic billiards, Semih Sayginer, and challengers Eric Yow and Mike Massey.
Like no other form of billiards, the 3-cushion sport puts its competitors through the ultimate test of skill under pressure. 3-cushion is often described as billiards in its most difficult form. This is not your regular game of pool. Every shot must hit three cushions in order to score – thus requiring a combination of power, finesse, intricate spins and action not found in any other cue sport in the world.
Our match play coverage from the Sang Lee International Open features broadcast-quality video while capturing and highlighting the most exciting moments of the tournament. Through the creative use of overlay graphics, slow motion videography, and expert commentary, viewers are drawn into the action right away in anticipation of the next difficult shot to be scored.
The ESPN "3-Cushion Grandmaster" artistic challenge and artistic exhibitions taped from the Sang Lee International Open are spectacular showcases of fancy shots. This extreme form of 3-cushion billiards makes great entertainment that is both intriguing and visually impressive from start to finish. The difficulty factor may be extra high for the participants, but the game’s natural simplicity makes it easy for spectators to follow.
The Sang Lee International Open is a very special international event that attracts the greatest players in the sport from twenty-three different countries and brings them together in a grueling week-long round-robin competition. For this varied field of professional players that spans a wide range of ages and personalities, winning this title and the coveted Carom Cup is recognized worldwide as one of the most prestigious achievements in the 3-cushion sport today.