Only 8 competitors in the open and 6 in the 212 division? Never seen so few. Didn't know Ron got his pro card, finally!
This year seems to be the year of the underdog. Both Meadows and Partlow got their pro cards this year after grinding out for years. Even if both did it in the masters divisions, still great news. And unlike others who get their pro cards, they're going to use them right away, which is always great to see! I hate it when a guy wins the USAs or Nats and then takes 3 years "to grow and get better", then comes into a pro show and looks like dog shit. You don't get better at competing by not competing.