The Women's Professional Billiard Association (WPBA) is a professional women's pool tour and sports organization based in the United States. It was founded in 1976 as the Women's Professional Billiard Alliance by players Madelyn Whitlow and Palmer Byrd, and by Larry Miller (editor of the National Billiard News) to provide a structured competitive circuit for female billiards players and has since become one of the leading tour organizations in women’s professional pool. The WPBA organizes ranked tour events, maintains player standings, and promotes women’s participation in cue sports.
The WPBA began in 1976 as the Women's Professional Billiard Alliance, formed by female players including Madelyn Whitlow and Palmer Byrd along with Larry Miller, editor of the National Billiard News. This group sought to create a professional tour and greater recognition for women in the sport.[1]
In its early years, the WPBA helped formalize competitive opportunities for women players and established a tour that drew talent from across the United States and internationally. The organization later expanded its activities to include major championship events such as the U.S. Open Nine‑Ball Championship and the WPBA Masters.[1]
The WPBA organizes an annual tour season featuring ranked events. Player performances are tracked in year‑end rankings such as the “Top 32 Players” list, which highlights leading competitors based on their results throughout the season.[2]
In recent years, the WPBA has introduced events like the SemiPro series to provide competitive opportunities for emerging players and bridge the gap between regional competition and the main professional tour.[3]
Impact and Legacy
The WPBA has played a central role in the development of professional women’s cue sports in the U.S. and internationally by organizing competitive tours, showcasing top female talent, and promoting the sport through events, rankings, and media coverage.[4]
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