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 Two years ago, the APA decided to move the site of the U.S. Amateur Championship from the “pool capital of the world - Las Vegas.” The APA was looking for a more “upscale” establishment to host “the most prestigious amateur tournament in the history of the sport.”
“Upscale” is exactly what they found in Laurel, Maryland, at Champion Billiards; complete with approximately 26 pool tables, full menu and bar and 30 televisions sets with satellite feeds, Champion Billiards has plenty to offer both poolplayers and non-poolplayers alike.
“Champion Billiards has everything you could want in a location hosting an event of this magnitude – very nice tables, plenty of room and great food and drinks to keep the players happy,” said Edie Smith, director of tournament productions.
Champion Billiards has 6 locations throughout the Baltimore, Washington and Virginia areas, and has truly become a cornerstone for billiards on the East Coast.
“Champions has sponsored tournaments for both the WPBA and some men’s professional tournaments. We also host approximately 136 APA teams weekly,” said Champion Billiards Co-owner Ken Denham.
Even with the national exposure of hosting the U.S. Amateur tournament, Denham contends that the real reason for hosting the tournament was the “honor” associated with it.
“When we decided to host the U.S. Amateur, it wasn’t an issue of the money, it was because of our love of the game,” said Denham.
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