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O'Hagan Wins in Santa Fe
New Mexico is "Enchanting" By Steve Sax |
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Eighty-five players from all over the United States, Canada, England and New Zealand attended the New Mexico State Backgammon Championship held January 29–31, 2010 at the La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Although this was technically the “second” NM State Championship, it the first multi-day event and was also American Backgammon Tour sanctioned. John O’Hagan was the eventual Champion, but more on that in a few paragraphs.
Early arrivals to the “Land of Enchantment” (New Mexico’s nickname) were treated to a cocktail party at tournament sponsor Ed Bennett’s downtown Santa Fe office and about a half foot of snow the following day |
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Left: Open champ John O'Hagan. Right: Masters champ Kit Woolsey in an early round vs. Norm Wiggins. Photos: Steve Sax.
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Check out Steve's article with an interesting position in the Jan/Feb Point. Order HERE.
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