Shuffleboard Enthusiasts Gathered for a Massive Game in Columbus Ohio

Table shuffleboard is often considered more of a leisurely pub game than a full-on competitive sport. Unlike its cousin, floor shuffleboard, major competitions for this game receive less publicity, though they can be as serious for participants as playing in the Super Bowl. One competition that is equal parts serious sporting event and casual game among friends is the annual Terry Murphy Eagles State Shuffleboard Tournament. This competition is the official statewide championship for Ohio shuffleboard players, and this year it was held at the Eagles Club in Columbus, Ohio. More than 270 players participated in the 2013 tournament, held on February 9. The event, named for the founder of the statewide shuffleboard league, Terry Murphy, has been a major gathering for fans of the game for 33 years. The tournament travels annually to a different Eagles Club in Ohio to ensure no corner of the state is overlooked by the festivities. This year, the event featured 16 shuffleboard tables that measured 22 feet in length - regulation size for the tournament. Those who participate range from avid shuffleboard players to those who only get behind a puck once a year. Judy Carr of Holdredge, Ohio, for example, told The Columbus Telegram that this is the only time of year she ever plays table shuffleboard, which keeps the activity exciting and challenging at the same time. More avid players can purchase a regulation table of their own from McClure Tables for their home so that they can hold shuffleboard tournaments at their house year-round - whether they want a custom design or one of our many stock models.