Scott Strouse (Midland, MI) finished 5-4 in the 0-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Strouse lost 10-9 to John Shoesmith (Seattle, WA), then responded with a 10-3 win over Willie Wilberg (Poynette, WI). Strouse won 8-7 against Mark Willmert (St. Paul, MN). Strouse went on to lose 7-4 against Elliott Mansell (Denver, CO). Strouse responded with a 10-5 win over Jeff Wright (Exmoor, IL). Strouse went on to lose 8-7 against Bob Leclair (Tempe, AZ). Strouse responded with a 6-2 win over David Pengilly (Bismarck, ND). Strouse went on to lose 7-6 against Ivaylo Petrov (Plainfield, NJ). Strouse responded with a 9-2 win over Ty Schommer (Anchorage, AK) in their final qualifying round match.
 
Strouse ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.