Masters on the River?... maybe

February 14, 2026 at 6:57 PM

Masters on the River?... maybe

February 14, 2026 at 6:57 PM

We are exploring the interst in starting a Baton Rouge APA masters division in the River area. For those who are unfamiliar with the Masters format....

The APA Masters division is a higher-level, non-handicapped format designed for stronger players who want true, open competition. Unlike standard APA 8-Ball or 9-Ball leagues, Masters has no skill levels, no 23-rule team cap, and no handicap system — everyone plays straight up. Teams consist of four players max with three players participating in a team match.

A typical league night includes three individual matches in a combination of 8 and 9 ball similar to the US Amateur rules. Players flip with winner choosing the opening break or the opening format (8 or 9 ball). A match consists of a maximum of five games of 8-ball and eight games of 9-ball in a race to 7 games. Once a format is started it must be finished before advancing to the next format.

In the master's format jump cues are allowed (but house rules apply).

If you have interest in participating or learning more about the masters format reach out to the league office at 985-807-4829.

World Qualifiers Missing Information

5/11/26 - 4:03 PM

World Qualifier Missing InfoPretty good job for the most part and thanks to those who got what they needed to get done, done... but several have made the list of shame and will receive disapproving looks from yours truly... but more signficantly - you won't be able to participate without getting it done... so get it done. And in the words of the immortal Winston Wolf... "Pretty please with sugar o

Team Certification forms and Greens fees due date

5/9/26 - 5:45 PM

Tomorrow is the due date for both the World Qualifier certification forms as well as the greens fees for those teams qualified.We are still missing items from several teams....On Monday we will post the "tardy list" and publicly shame all those who are unable to get this simple task complete. Then I will start the process of having to track you down and look at you disapprovingly.But seriously, pl

World Qualifier Brackets release

5/4/26 - 2:43 PM

We've got roughly 2-1/2 weeks until the Baton Rouge APA World Qualifiers are on! We will release the schedule and brackets tonight at 6 p.m. on Facebook live.