Gert Messing (Ardsley, NY) finished 2-4 in the 0-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Messing defeated Lionel Locke (St. Paul, MN) 8-1, then won 7-3 against Dale Gibbs (St. Paul, MN). Messing went on to lose 6-5 against Rick Tangedal (Williston, ND). Messing lost 6-4 to Dennis Jorgensen (Eveleth, MN). Messing lost 3-2 to Bill Rhyme (Green Bay, WI). Messing lost 7-6 to Jeff Wright (Chicago, IL) in their final qualifying round match.
 
. For week of the event schedule, Messing did not improve upon their best events, remaining at th place on the World Ranking Standings with total points. Messing ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.