U.S. Open Pool Championship

GPTKB entity

Properties (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf sports tournament
gptkbp:age none
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:World_Pool-Billiard_Association
American_pool_culture
gptkbp:attendance over 1,000 spectators
gptkbp:awards $200,000
custom-designed trophy
top finishers receive cash prizes
gptkbp:broadcasts gptkb:ESPN
English
gptkbp:certifications open to all players
gptkbp:championshipsWon rich and storied
single elimination in finals
gptkbp:community_engagement involves local pool clubs
gptkbp:community_impact promotes pool as a sport
gptkbp:current_champion gptkb:Shane_Van_Boening
gptkbp:duration 5 days
gptkbp:enrollment open to professionals and amateurs
gptkbp:events competitive and festive
double elimination in early rounds
gptkbp:fanBase international
gptkbp:first_held 1976
2023
gptkbp:format single elimination
gptkbp:frequency annual
gptkbp:game_mechanics nine-ball
gptkbp:governing_body gptkb:Billiard_Congress_of_America
gptkbp:heldIn various cities
gptkbp:highlights available online
gptkbp:historical_significance one of the oldest pool tournaments
gptkbp:historicalEvent influential in pool history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label U.S. Open Pool Championship
gptkbp:location gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
gptkbp:merchandise available for fans
gptkbp:most_titles gptkb:Earl_Strickland
gptkbp:notable_event 2020 event canceled due to COVID-19
Shane_Van_Boening's_comeback_in_2019
gptkbp:notable_player gptkb:Johnny_Archer
gptkb:Mike_Sigel
gptkb:Ralf_Souquet
gptkb:Earl_Strickland
gptkbp:notableFeature held on a Sunday
gptkbp:notableGuestStars various sports figures
gptkbp:participants 128
gptkbp:previousName gptkb:U.S._Open_Nine-Ball_Championship
gptkbp:relatedEvent 2024
gptkbp:social_media_presence active on multiple platforms
gptkbp:sponsor various companies
attracts major brands
gptkbp:sport pool
gptkbp:venue gptkb:Tropicana_Hotel_and_Casino
various locations
gptkbp:website www.usopenpool.com