Southwest Challenge Qualifier

August 28, 2025 1:22 AM

by Golden Gate APA

Southwest Challenge Qualifier

August 28, 2025 1:22 AM

by Golden Gate APA


We are invited to a new to us tournament, but this is their 20th year! They hold an 8 Ball event in March and a 9 ball event in October. Depending on interest, we may be asking for more slots in the future. This is a regional event and basically a smaller version of the APA larger events and takes place at the Westgate Las Vegas! In conjunction with the tournament, there will be Minis all weekend just like other Vegas events. 

Our Qualifier will be on 9/20/25. 

Location TBD depending on interest. 

Details of the Qualifier and the event.

2025 9-Ball Southwest Challenge!!!!

Our Qualifier will be on 9/20/25

Entry Fee - $150 per 3-person team

All Entry Fees go to the winning team to cover entry and travel

Winners go to Event - October 23-26, 2025. Westgate Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas!!!
Tournament Details:
  • 3-Person Teams
  • You do not need to play APA 9 Ball, but if you are not rated, you will play 1 skill level higher
  • Skill level cap 15
  • Only one SL 7/8/9 per team
  • APA 9-Ball races
  • Players stay in the same rotating shooting order
  • Race to 2 match wins
  • Minimum 10 8-Ball or 9-Ball scores by the entry deadline of September 26th, 2025 (scores must be from the same format)

  • Open tables throughout the event
  • Mini Mania tournaments all weekend
$663 package price (per team) includes:
  • 1 room for 3 nights (Thurs-Sun)
  • Tournament entry fee
  • CompuSport/green fee

2025 9-Ball SWC Tournament Flyer  

Southwest Challenge Rules of Play 

Sign up for the qualifier on the website GoldenGateAPA.com > Tournament Registration > Teams 


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