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WEST COAST CHALLENGE LXXXV (85) |
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West Coast Challenge LXXXV was held in Palm Springs, CA. Set inside the Hyatt Palm Springs hotel, qualified players and teams from five cities battled it out to be crowned the Individual Open Champion, Women's Champion, Hi-Lo Scotch Doubles Champions, and Team Champions. Competitors faced off under championship conditions—(15) regulation bar box Diamond tables, Simonis cloth, and an atmosphere that demanded nothing less than perfection.
SPONSORS and BUSINESS PARTNERS
The West Coast Challenge would like to thank our sponsors. Without them we would not be able to make it happen.
Amanda Olsson
Palm Springs Lanes
Visit Greater Palm Springs
UPS Tierrasanta, San Diego Store 4357
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Michael Fernandez AWESOME SAN DIEGO SD POOL PLAYER
Ken Mendoza JAIDE BILLIARD SERVICE
Ruben Duran SIDE POCKET APPAREL
John Blanda GRAPHIC DESIGN & PRINTING
Anthony Thompson SOCAL WRAP & TINT
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Shays Billiard Supply
Each table was sponsored and named after a person we honored. See the program book for their complete write-ups.
We are so thankful for your support!
AFTER HOUR FUN!
In addition to the main even, there were afterhour tournaments that included WCC qualified and unqualified players.
- Thursday Night: 8-Ball Tournament/(64) players
- Friday Night: 9-Ball Tournament/(64) players, and the Referree/Volunteers Tournament/(31) 2-person teams
- Saturday Night: The unforgettable Calcutta Blind Draw Scotch Doubles 8-Ball Tournament/(60) 2-person teams.
WCC 85 VIDEO ACTION
Michael Fernandez from Awesome San Diego Pool Player was there to capture the action on table 9. 
Click the image to see the video and Please checkout his YouTube channel.
WCC 85 HALL-OF-FAME INDUCTEES
Thayer McDougle (San Francisco) August 2026
Thayer McDougle has been active in the SFPA for 44 years. He has participated in many WCCs in the individual, Hi-Lo and team events, starting in 1982 by placing 4th in the Open Individuals competition. Thayer and his teams have represented San Francisco in the WCC team events 5 times. Thayer has 21 individual SFPA tournament wins and 57 top placements. Thayer is currently President of the SFPA following 8 years (17 seasons) as Vice President. Thayer was inducted into the SFPA Hall of Fame in 2014. Thayer has been captain of the same core team for 20+ years and makes the yearly trip to Las Vegas for the BCA World Championships with his team, and to play individual and Scotch Doubles events.
Steven “Ducky” Duckman (Los Angeles) 2026
Steven “Ducky” Duckman, born October 7, 1962, in Rochester, New York, passed away on April 28, 2026. A graduate of UCLA with a degree in Landscape Architecture, Steven’s talent and passion for landscape design shaped a successful career throughout California. His love for billiards became an equally important part of his life after joining the Los Angeles Pool League in the early 2000s. Steven served the LAPL Board of Governors in numerous roles, including Rules and Protest, Fundraising Chair, Vice President, and President. He was a dedicated volunteer at the West Coast Challenge, qualifying four times and ultimately placing first. He was especially proud of his work helping incorporate West Coast Challenge Inc., believing in its potential to grow into new cities. Steven considered the WCC community his extended family. He will be remembered for his quick wit, generous spirit, love of animals, friends, partner, and family—and, of course, his passion for shooting pool, lottery scratchers, and game shows. Steven was always willing to volunteer and give back to the sport and organizations he loved. His friendship, dedication, and contributions will forever be part of the West Coast Challenge legacy. Steven will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.
IN MEMORIAM
Bryan Haneiwich - Denise Karyn Suggs - Steven "Ducky" Duckpin - Phil Burns
Gibbi Ktach spoke about each person. Curtis Moore followed with a tribute using a song. see a video. 
click video
WEST COAST CHALLENGE LXXXV
Here are the results!
(Click on the Digital Pool links for a complete breakdown.)
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WEST COAST CHALLENGE 84
WCC LXXXIV - Long Beach - Golden Sails Hotel
Aug 21-25, 2025
Here are the results!
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Teams1st Place - Stroke of Genius (LA) 2nd Place - Long Beach |
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Individuals1st - Josh Weber (SD) |
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Womens1st - Gina Zide (SD) |
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