Jim Smoltz (Corneluis, OR) finished 3-6 in the 0-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Smoltz lost 10-4 to Peter Stolt (St. Paul, MN), droppimg another game, 9-7 to Joel Larway (Lynnwood, WA). Smoltz lost 11-8 to Chad Roberts (Ypsilanti, MI) where Smoltz responded with a 8-2 win over Phil Moir (Centennial, CO). Smoltz went on to lose 10-3 against Peter Bialek (Billerica, MA). Smoltz lost 7-5 to Steve Day (Madison, WI) where Smoltz responded with a 9-7 win over David Pengilly (Bismarck, ND). Smoltz won 10-5 against Dave Flippo (Anchorage, AK). Smoltz went on to lose 8-1 against Jeff Wright (Libertyville, IL) in their final qualifying round match.
 
. For week of the event schedule, Smoltz did not improve upon their best events, remaining at th place on the World Ranking Standings with total points. Smoltz ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.