1999 US Open 9-Ball Championship

Results

Place	Player	Prize
1	Johnny Archer
2	Jeremy Jones

Recap

Published April 13, 2026

The Chesapeake Conference Center in Virginia hosted the 1999 US Open 9-Ball Championship from September 21-26, where Johnny Archer won the title. Archer defeated Jeremy Jones of Baytown, Texas in the final, claiming the green blazer and $30,000 winner’s prize.

This victory came after Archer’s 1997 World Nine-ball Championship triumph. Archer was among the decade’s most successful players in nine-ball competition. The tournament featured a strong field that included Efren Reyes (7th place, $4,000) and Jim Rempe (tied 5th, $5,000).

Jeremy Jones, born April 30, 1971, reached the final and earned $15,000 as runner-up. Rounding out the top finishers were Rodolfo Luat in third place ($10,000) and Kim Davenport in fourth ($7,000).

The 1999 US Open represented the continuation of a tournament tradition that began in 1976 with 16 players. By 1999, the event had become an open championship where the only requirement was paying the entry fee, allowing both established stars and newcomers to compete.

Archer’s victory occurred during a period of sustained success through the 1990s. This US Open title, combined with his World Championships in 1992 and 1997, demonstrated his consistency during his peak years. The win also came with traditional perks for US Open champions: the green blazer and free entry to all future US Open tournaments.

Sources: Wikipedia – U.S. Open Pool Championship Wikipedia – Johnny Archer

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