Brian Betlock (Chaska, MN) needed a tiebreaker to advance to the playoffs, Betlock finished 0-4 in the 0-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Betlock lost 13-5 to Dale Gibbs (Blaine, MN), droppimg another game, 4-3 to Justin Thurlow (St. Paul, MN). Betlock lost 9-7 to Joe Walter (St. Paul, MN). Betlock lost 11-5 to Kirk Thompson (Blaine, MN) in their final qualifying round match.
 
. For week of the event schedule, Betlock did not improve upon their best events, remaining at th place on the World Ranking Standings with total points. Betlock ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.