Paving the Path to Success – How Professional Billiard Players Earn Their Living
It’s no secret that becoming a professional player in any cue sport requires a substantial amount of dedication, investment and a true passion for the game, even if you showcase a prodigious level of talent in your performance. Snooker and billiards require players to develop a high level of mastery in order to compete with the best, and earning a living while doing so is no easy matter.
While the top 20 players in each sport category earn a sizable wage, the returns are far less rewarding for those unable to attain such heights, especially when compared to far more lucrative sports like football and golf. Unless they have a generous sponsor, players shoulder all of their own expenses while on tour and they only earn a decent pay-out if they win matches.
The more tournaments a player wins, the higher the likelihood that they will be approached for sponsorship and endorsement deals; these make up a significant portion of top players’ income, so competition is fierce.
