The season opener started today in Spring Hill, and first round draws include “Rocket” Rodney Morris, the recently relocated Capone’s house pro and proud new father, tackling Orlando’s Adam Wheeler, a force o­n the Fury Amateur Tour. Morris looked impressive in the mini-tournaments held up until closing time. The grace of owner and host McElroy cannot be overstated, as he boasts a second top-flight player sponsored from his gangster-themed pool hall. Robb Saez has come into his own since his move to Springhill and will play Pablo Matheu to begin defense of his home turf.

If mini-tournaments or past performance are an indicator, understated David Broxson will be o­ne to watch. The solid Georgian looks to be following up his high finish in Atlanta last weekend in the J. Pechauer Southeast Open Tour season finale, and Broxson has come close o­n this tour as well. He tripped up Morris and Saez in a late mini win, then watched as his running partner, Josh Hillard, fell to Wayne Catledge in the sixth and final event of a late Friday night.

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