Paul Fedden has put Bermuda on the map once again, claiming his third overall title at the International Snooker League Fall Tournament in New York.

The Bermuda Snooker Association president led by example, winning the singles scratch competition for the second consecutive year with a commanding 3-0 victory over fellow Bermudian and two-times champion Steven Bremar in the best-of-five frames final.

“I’m delighted to win the scratch tournament for a second time,” Fedden told The Royal Gazette. “To have an all-Bermuda final was a fantastic achievement. Steven Bremar is always a hard man to beat; he makes you work for every point.”

Fedden becomes the second Bermudian to win singles scratch honours at an International Snooker League tournament this year, following Bremar’s victory in Toronto in May.

The pair are among several local players to achieve success in the competition over the years, alongside the late Denis Coyle, Phil Lambert, and the late Robert Gaglio.

“I’m very proud of our Bermudian players' record in the International Snooker League tournaments over the years,” Fedden added. “Our first success in the singles handicap was when the late Denis Coyle won it for Bermuda in 1989. This was followed by Phil Lambert in 1990, the late Robert Gaglio in 2003, Steven Bremar in 2010, 2012, and 2014, and myself in 2017.

“Overall, Bermuda has been going from strength to strength in recent years, and I could not be more pleased with our progress.”

Bermuda Open champion Bremar also reached the semi-finals of the singles handicap competition, losing 2-0 to American Justin Bolebruch, the eventual winner.

Bermuda made further history at the event, held at the New York Athletic Club from October 18 to 20, with Pamela Quadroy becoming the first female player to reach the semi-finals of the singles handicap competition.

“I wasn’t aware of that,” said Quadroy, who narrowly lost 2-1 to Canada’s Joel Patterson. “I know other women have been involved in the tournament, but I wasn’t sure how far they had progressed.

“It was quite stressful because these gentlemen are very good players. I had to rely on my skill to snooker them or get the ball as far away as possible, hoping they’d make a mistake. This was a handicap tournament, so it was very interesting. I felt I did well, but I didn’t think much beyond that.”

The International Snooker League Spring Tournament will return to its birthplace in Bermuda, with Spanish Point Boat Club hosting the event from May 20 to 24 next year.

“We’re looking forward to hosting the ISL Tournament at Spanish Point Boat Club and hope to repeat our success on home territory,” Fedden said.

The tournament will feature players from the United States, Canada, Ireland, and England competing for top honours.

Meanwhile, Bermuda Snooker League action continued on Wednesday, with champions Warwick Workmen’s Club II edging Sandys Boat Club 3-2. Spanish Point Boat Club II enjoyed a 4-1 victory over Warwick Workmen’s Club I at the same venue.

Elsewhere, Spanish Point Boat Club I beat Royal Artillery Association 3-2.