Charlie Williams (born January 5, 1977, in

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) is an American professional

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player. Williams represented America as a player at the

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5 times ( 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005) and as a non-playing captain in 2011. In 2001, Williams founded the sports marketing company Dragon Promotions. At the

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s, Williams would reach the quarter-finals, defeating

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(9-8), and

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(9-5), before losing to

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11–5. In 2011, Williams reached the semi-finals of the Dragon 14.1 Tournament but lost to Mike Davis.

Career titles

* 2010 Derby City 14.1 Challenge * 2008 Lucasi 10-Ball * 2008 Quezon City Invasion * 2007 Korea Pro Tour Championship * 2006 JBC Japan Championship * 2006 Seminole Florida Pro Tour * 2005

* 2005 Korea International Championship * 2004 Florida State 9-Ball Championship * 2004

* 2003 Firecracker Open * 2003 UPA Big Apple 9-Ball Challenge * 2003 UPA Capitol City Classic * 2003

* 2002 BCA Open 9-Ball Championship * 2001

* 2001 Turning Stone Classic

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American pool players Living people Sportspeople from Seoul 1977 births Competitors at the 2005 World Games {{cue-sports-stub