News about 3-Cushion Billiards in the USA.
US Billiard players honored the memory of the great cue builder Dennis Dieckman with a memorial tournament October 19-21, 2018. Held at Amazin Billiards in Malden Massachusetts the event attracted 18 players from all parts of the USA. Mazin Shooni, former US Champion and owner of Amazin Billiards was the winner.
Lupe Cruz was the first repeat winner at the Professor-Q-Ball Rushville Tournament back in 2016, was the winner again in 2017, and continues his winning ways with a victory in the 2018 Fall Classic event. Pictured above (L to R): Mazin Shooni (2nd), Lupe Cruz (1st) and George Ashby (3rd).
Miguel Torres stunned the US Billiard community going all the way to win the 2018 USBA 3-Cushion National Championship. The event, held over five days from May 28 June 1 was once again at the Casino Del Sol resort in Tucson, Arizona. Forty-three players met in five groups in the preliminary round-robin matches. Sixteen players advanced to the single elimination finals to crown the champion.
The newly formed Texas Carom Association held its first awards dinner celbrating the completion of its inaugural season. Pictured above (L to R kneeling): Red. winner John Park, 3CUSHN1 License Plate, Jay Karahan (3rd) Sergio. Second row (L to R): Doug Deitel (2nd), Jon Kim (3rd). Back left Daniel A and MK Kim (3rd.)
The United States Billiard Association presents the 2018 USBA 3-Cushion National Championship. This year's event promises to be the best US tournament the billiard world has ever seen. Start with the $10,000 guaranteed additional money added to the tournament yielding the largest prize fund in USBA history! Add the fabulous Casino Del Sol Resort in Tucson, Arizona who will once again host this magnificent event. Add the many additional events planned, including race to 5 mini tournaments with even more prize money to be won, and you have the makings of an exceptional 3-cushion billiard experience for all.