Shane Van Boening

Shane Van Boeing was born July 14, 1983, in Rapid City, South Dakota. His titles include:  

• 2007 Reno Open 9-Ball Championship
• 2007 U.S. Open 9-Ball Championship
• 2007 Predator World Ten-ball Championship, Jacksonville, Florida
• 2007 Inside POOL Magazine Player of the Year
• 2007 Billiards Digest Player of the Year (male)
• 2007 Pool & Billiard Magazine Player of the Year (male)
• 2007 Pool & Billiard Magazine Fans' Top 20 Favorite Players, #11
• 2008 US Bar Table Championship - 10 Ball Division
• 2008 UPA Pro Players Championship
• 2009 Derby City Classic 9-Ball Division
• 2010 Players Championship
• 2010 Ultimate 10 Ball Championship
• 2011 Derby City Classic Master of the Table
• 2011 Steve Mizerak Championship
• 2011 US Open 10 Ball Championship
• 2011 Turning Stone Classic XVIII
• 2011 2011 Pool Ocho Open
• 2012 U.S. Open 9-Ball Championship
• 2012 Derby City Master of the Table
• 2012 US Open One Pocket
• 2012 Players Championship

Mr. Van Boening has been dominant on the professional pool scene since his debut and in 2007 won three majors, including the U.S. Open. He repeated the Open win in 2012. He is known for his work ethic and devotion to improving his skills. He has been a reguilar feature of TAR broadcasts and has won 10 of the 15 appearances he has made there.