Clearwater Beach natives win national title at Spring North American Bridge Championships

Jeff Meckstroth and Eric Rodwell claimed victory in the Silodor Open Pairs event, and Sally Meckstroth claimed victory in the Machlin Women’s Swiss event, at the Spring North American Bridge Championships (NABCs). All three are residents of Clearwater Beach, Fla. The events were two of the 15 championship-level events held in Reno, Nev., from March 10 to 20.

Jeff Meckstroth (pictured left) earned his 58th first-place NABC title, and Rodwell (pictured right) earned his 59th first-place NABC title. Sally Meckstroth (center in photo two) earned her second first-place NABC title.

The NABCs are held three times a year across the U.S. and Canada to bring together players of all skill levels, from beginner to advanced, with opportunities for everyone to play daily from 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. The 2016 Summer NABCs will be held in Washington, D.C., from July 21 to 31.

About the American Contract Bridge League

Founded in 1937, the ACBL is the largest bridge organization in the world, serving 167,000 members and 3,200 bridge clubs and sanctioning 1,100 sectional and regional tournaments annually. The ACBL’s three North American Bridge Championships each attract up to 5,000 players representing every state in the United States, Canada and about 20 other foreign countries. A challenging and rewarding card game, bridge attracts players of all ages and walks of life – from Bill Gates and Warren Buffett to poker star Phil Gordon. For more information about the ACBL, visit www.acbl.org.

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