The World Trick Shot Championship is the world's championship of trick shot billiards. It took place at snooker tables and was the first competition to be held. Matchroom Sport organised the event. Matchroom Sport organised the event. Players were evaluated on technical merit and presentation. The competition was held in 2005 at Celtic Manor.
During the 1970s, several international professional billiards players started performing trick shots. These players were awarded prizes such as the World Championship of Artistic Pool and the International Challenge Cup. Trick shot is a type of pool that is sanctioned by the World Pool-Billiard Alliance. Aside from playing in tournaments, trick shot artists also teach others the sport.
Mike Massey has been a world-famous trick shot artist since the late 1970s. He has played with many sports stars, including Jason Gedrick (and Paul Sorvino). Massey has also been a key figure in the sport as an instructor and a fund raiser. His performances at Wentworth's Waste Management Pheonix Open as well as the Volvo PGA At Wentworth has earned him a high level of visibility.
Mike Massey has been instructing professionals in the sport such as Scott Baiin and Dean Cain. He has won numerous professional international competitions and was a member the Team U.S.A. that won the 2002 trick shot world championship. The team also performed at HSBC Championships Abu Dhabi, and at Commercial Bank Qatar Masters.
Jim Sommer, another great trick-shot artist. He has been a participant in international Trick-shot turns and has also traveled to America to compete in the US Nationals. He has won the US Nationals Artistic Pool Championship.
The World Trick Shot Artists Association (WTSAA) is an organization of trick shot artists from all over the world. Paul Gerni (world champion) is the organization of this association. The WTSAA's book includes 160 tricks. These tricks include the machine gun shot and the quick-fire shot. The "pro" shot and "extreme cut shots are just a few of the trick shots.
Tim "The Dragon" Chin, the 2022 US Nationals Artistic Pool Champion, won the prestigious title by defeating Jason "The Michigan Kid" Lynch in the finals. Both Lynch as well as Chin are WPA World Ranked. Lynch, on the other hand, is a professional with experience, while Chin is still at Ohio State.
On October 9-10, Trick Shot Magic will host its next event. The competition will feature eight international superstars of the sport. The purse is worth $40,000. Each player will be able to choose six to ten pre-defined shots. After choosing their favorites, each player will be given three chances to complete the shot. A point will be awarded to the player who completes a successful shot.
Geoff McIlroy has been the greatest trick shot artist on the planet for many years. Noel Hunt inspired him and he began to practice trick shots. He's been to many places and met people he never anticipated, but he is determined to keep trying.