News about 3-Cushion Billiards in the USA.
Amidst a global pandemic that has affected 3-cushion billiard play around the world the USA is slowly getting back to levels of play pre-covid. Here is a recap of some recent activity with an eye to even more in the months ahead.
In a gritty, consistent and still a stunner of a performance, local player Tae Kyu Lee wins the 2020 USBA 3-Cushion National Championship. Playing in his home 3-cushion room, Carom Cafe Billiards in Flushing, New York Lee wowed the fans with his beautiful style. Pictured above is Lee (l) and room owner Michael Kang (r) presenting the award for 1st place.
The USBA is the governing body for carom billiards in the USA. The 2020 tournament season opened with a series of qualifying tournaments leading up to the National Championship (February 27.) In addition other regional events are held around the country throughout the year. Here is the recap of results. Click the winners name for more info on each event.
3CushionUSA holds tournaments throughout the US. Here is a recap of the results of their events in 2020.
The 2019 Russ Guppy Memorial 3-Cushion Billiards Tournament was held on November 9-10 at the Tacoma Elks Lodge # 174. Although traditionally held at the Elks Lodge in Hood River, Oregon, this year it was held in Tacoma because the Hood River Elks Lodge removed its billiard tables. The tournament was held in memory of Russ Guppy, who over many years helped to promote the game of 3-cushion billiards in the Pacific Northwest.