Irwin Boris, one of our area's top players, has kindly written up an interesting hand from the Gopher for us. In addition, Irwin offers some thoughts about bridge today.
Although it is unfortunate that attendance was down at the Gopher, in some ways, bridge is thriving. Many of us have been watching at BridgeBase Online, as the United States Bridge Federation holds its championship to determine which two teams will represent our country this fall in international competition. USA2 is still under way - but - USA1 has already been won. The team that won it did it most convincingly, winning all of their matches against elite competition by large margins - and they did it playing 4-handed! Perhaps the best news is that everyone on the team is in their thirties - or younger.
Irwin is correct that we need to do more to help spur interest in our beautiful game. Nevertheless, some - especially in the next generation - have already gotten the message in spades!
Thank you, Irwin, for your column and good luck to the United States teams in Bali!
Who says bridge is for old people?? Go get 'em guys, good job - no GREAT job!
Posted by: Steven Gaynor | June 10, 2013 at 03:28 PM