Manhattan Beach Open Explained

Manhattan Beach Open
Sport:Beach volleyball
Location:Manhattan Beach, California
Established:1960[1]
Tournament Format:Double-elimination
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Purse:US$250,000[2]
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The Manhattan Beach Open is a beach volleyball tournament held annually during the summer in Manhattan Beach, California. Held on the south side of the Manhattan Beach Pier, the Open is the only professional volleyball tournament in which amateurs are able to "place into" the event through pre-qualifying rounds.[3]

The tournament began in 1960 starting as an amateur event and, since 1984 has been part of the AVP's season (with the exceptions of 1997 and 1998, 2010, 2011 and 2012 it was presented by Pro Beach, and 2020 when it was not run due to Covid-19). Today the event is the largest on the AVP tour drawing an estimated 60,000+ people over three days. It is the longest-running and most prestigious beach volleyball tournament in the United States.[4] [5]

Winners of the tournament are memorialized with bronze volleyball-shaped plaques in the "Volleyball Walk of Fame" mounted on the Manhattan Beach Pier.[6]

Open Champions

The record holder for the most tournament wins by a female is Kathy Gregory, with seven total bronze plaques on the "Volleyball Walk of Fame." For the men, it is Karch Kiraly, who has ten total plaques on the pier.

As of 2002 no game for third place was played for both sexes.

Women's results

Women's Champions[7] !Year!1st!2nd!3rd!4th (3rd)
1966Jean Brunicardi / Johnette Latreille---
1967Jean Brunicardi / Johnette Latreille---
1968Jean Brunicardi / Johnette Latreille---
1970Christie Hahn / Roseann Wegrich---
1971Rose Duncan / Susie Malpee---
1972Kathy Gregory / Nina Matthies---
1973Rose Duncan / Kathy GregoryCathy Hahn / Nina MatthiesSheri Caldwell / Sandy Malpee-
1974Rose Duncan / Nina MatthiesKathy Gregory / Miki McFaddenChristie Hahn / Roseann WegrichGinny Fitzgerald / Sandy Malpee
1975Nina Matthies / Miki McFaddenKathy Gregory / Roseann WegrichGeorjean Garvey / Hillary JohnsonDebbie Fonoimoana / Claire McCarty
1976Kathy Gregory / Miki McFaddenJill Durkee / Susie JonesEileen Clancy / Georjean GarveyKathy Hanley / Ann McCampbell
1977Kathy Gregory / Miki McFaddenRose Duncan / Jill DurkeeAnn Cunningham / Mary MachadoKathy Hanley / Maya Thiene
1978Kathy Gregory / Miki McFaddenEileen Clancy / Barbara MayNancy Cohen / Susie JonesSusan Schwartz / Bonnie Toth
1979Nancy Cohen / Kathy GregoryLinda Hanley / Nina MatthiesEileen Clancy / Barbara MayJill Durkee / Susie Jones
1980Linda Hanley / Nina MatthiesKathy Hanley / Ann McCampbellLinda Chisholm / Rhonda StoklosAnn Cunningham / Anne Hansen
1981Linda Hanley / Nina MatthiesBeth Rogers / Lisa Strand-Ma'aKathy Gregory / Kathy HanleyHillary Johnson / Sharkie Zartman
1982Kathy Hanley / Diane SebastianTorrie Dorrell / Dale KeoughDarlene Bailey / Lou Ann TerheggenJill Durkee / Susie Jones
1983Kathy Gregory / Kathy HanleyCindy Cochrane / Anna ProusalisNina Matthies / Julie ThorntonBev Lidyoff / Liz Masakayan
1984Linda Hanley / Nina MatthiesKathy Hanley / Anna ProusalisJeanne Goldsmith / Kathy GregoryTorrie Dorrell / Dale Keough
1985Kathy Hanley / Anna ProusalisMary Diamond / Julie ThorntonDarlene Bailey / Gail Castro KehlPatty Dodd / Liz Masakayan
1986Linda Hanley / Nina MatthiesKathy Gregory / Janice HarrerLinda Chisholm / Heather HafnerKathy Hanley / Anna Prousalis
1987Linda Chisholm / Jackie SilvaKathy Gregory / Janice HarrerLinda Hanley / Nina MatthiesGail Castro Kehl / Heather Hafner
1987Linda Chisholm / Jackie SilvaLinda Hanley / Nina MatthiesKathy Gregory / Janice HarrerPatty Dodd / Dale Hall
1988Linda Chisholm / Jackie SilvaJanice Harrer / Elaine RoquePatty Dodd / Lisa Strand-Ma'aGail Castro Kehl / Lori Forsythe
1989Patty Dodd / Jackie SilvaNina Matthies / Elaine RoqueLinda Chisholm / Janice HarrerMary Jo Peppler / Dennie Shupryt Knoop
1989Linda Chisholm / Janice HarrerPatty Dodd / Jackie SilvaDale Hall / Karolyn KirbyNina Matthies / Elaine Roque
1990Karolyn Kirby / Jackie SilvaLinda Chisholm / Linda HanleyJanice Harrer / Lisa Strand-Ma'aNina Matthies / Elaine Roque
1991Karolyn Kirby / Angela RockLinda Chisholm / Liz MasakayanGail Castro Kehl / Lori ForsytheJanice Harrer / Elaine Roque
1992Marla O'Hara / Dennie Shupryt KnoopMarie Andersson / Alison JohnsonCharlotte Roach / Gayle StammerHeather Hafner / Shannon Millen
1992Karolyn Kirby / Nancy RenoAngela Rock / Jackie SilvaPatty Dodd / Elaine RoqueAlison Johnson / Dennie Shupryt Knoop
1993Cammy Ciarelli / Holly McPeakNancy Reno / Angela RockRita Crockett Royster / Linda HanleyLinda Chisholm / Jackie Silva
1993Karolyn Kirby / Liz MasakayanGail Castro Kehl / Elaine RoqueBarbra Fontana / Lori ForsytheDeb Richardson / Dennie Shupryt Knoop
1994Linda Chisholm / Linda HanleyCammy Ciarelli / Holly McPeakSandra Pires / Jackie SilvaNancy Reno / Angela Rock
1994Karolyn Kirby / Liz MasakayanBarbra Fontana / Lori ForsytheDeb Richardson / Dennie Shupryt KnoopMonique Oliver / Gayle Stammer
2001Barbra Fontana / Elaine YoungsLisa Arce / Holly McPeakJennifer Meredith / Wendy StammerDianne DeNecochea / Liz Masakayan
2002Annett Davis / Jenny Johnson JordanHolly McPeak / Elaine YoungsLisa Arce / Linda HanleyCarrie Dodd / Leanne McSorley
2003Misty May-Treanor / Kerri Walsh JenningsHolly McPeak / Elaine YoungsCarrie Dodd / Leanne McSorleyDianne DeNecochea / Nancy Reynolds
2004Holly McPeak / Elaine YoungsAnnett Davis / Jenny Johnson JordanCarrie Dodd / Nancy ReynoldsMisty May-Treanor / Kerri Walsh Jennings
2005Misty May-Treanor / Kerri Walsh JenningsRachel Scott / Elaine YoungsJennifer Kessy / Holly McPeakTyra Turner / Makare Wilson
2006Misty May-Treanor / Kerri Walsh JenningsNancy Reynolds / Elaine YoungsDianne DeNecochea / Tammy LeiblNicole Branagh / Holly McPeak
2007Misty May-Treanor / Kerri Walsh JenningsNicole Branagh / Elaine YoungsAnnett Davis / Jenny Johnson JordanRachel Scott / Tyra Turner
2008Misty May-Treanor / Kerri Walsh JenningsJennifer Kessy / April RossAnnett Davis / Jenny Johnson JordanNicole Branagh / Elaine Youngs
2009Nicole Branagh / Elaine YoungsAnnett Davis / Jenny Johnson JordanTatiana Minello / Priscilla Piantadosi-LimaLisa Fitzgerald / Brooke Niles
2010No tournament due to the AVP ending the season before the Manhattan Beach Open[8]
2011Jenny Kropp / Whitney PavlikJennifer Fopma / Tracy JonesEmily Day / Heather McGuireKristen Batt-Rohr / Brooke Sweat
2012Jenny Kropp / Whitney PavlikJennifer Fopma / Brooke SweatLauren Fendrick / Rachel ScottNicole Branagh / Brittany Hochevar
2013Whitney Pavlik / Kerri Walsh JenningsJennifer Fopma / Brooke SweatLauren Fendrick / Brittany HochevarJennifer Kessy / April Ross
2014April Ross / Kerri Walsh JenningsLauren Fendrick / Brooke SweatLane Carico / Kim DiCelloEmily Day / Summer Ross
2015Jennifer Fopma / April RossNicole Branagh / Jenny KroppEmily Day / Jennifer KessyLane Carico / Summer Ross
2016Emily Day / Brittany HochevarLane Carico / Summer RossKim DiCello /Kendra VanZwietenLauren Fendrick /Brooke Sweat
2017Emily Day / Brittany HochevarNicole Branagh / Brandie WilkersonLauren Fendrick / April RossKelly Claes / Sara Hughes
2018[9] Alix Klineman / April RossKelly Claes / Brittany HochevarEmily Day / Betsi FlintKelley Larsen / Emily Stockman
2019[10] Melissa Humana-Paredes / Sarah PavanAlix Klineman / April RossSara Hughes / Brandie WilkersonTerese Cannon / Kelly Reeves
2020No tournament due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
2021[11] Alix Klineman / April RossEmily Day / Betsi FlintKelly Cheng / Sarah SponcilLarissa Maestrini / Liliane Maestrini
2022[12] Sara Hughes / Kelly KolinskeKelly Cheng / Betsi FlintTerese Cannon / Sarah SponcilZana Muno / Brandie Wilkerson
2023[13] Betsi Flint / Julia ScolesHailey Harward / Kelly KolinskeMegan Kraft / Emily StockmanDeahna Kraft / Zana Muno
2024[14] Taryn Kloth / Kristen NussBetsi Flint / Julia ScolesKelly Cheng / Sara HughesToni Rodriguez / Gina Urango

Men's results

Men's Champions[15] !Year!1st!2nd!3rd!4th (3rd)
1960Mike Bright / Mike O'HaraMike Higer / Gene Selznick--
1961Mike Bright / Mike O'HaraMike Higer / Gene Selznick--
1962Mike Bright / Mike O'HaraRon Lang / Gene Selznick--
1963Mike Bright / Mike O'HaraMike Colbert / Pete Hogan--
1964Mike Bright / Mike O'HaraRand Carter / Ron Von Hagen--
1965Ron Lang / Gene SelznickRand Carter / Ron Von Hagen--
1966Ron Lang / Ron Von HagenMike Bright / Mike O'HaraKeith Erickson / Gene Selznick-
1967Ron Lang / Ron Von HagenBill Leeka / Bob VogelsangSpike Boarts / Bob SmithMike O'Hara / Gene Pflueger
1968Henry Bergman / Larry RundleRon Lang / Ron Von HagenMike Bright / Butch May-
1969John Vallely / Ron Von HagenHenry Bergman / Larry Rundle--
1970Henry Bergman / Ron Von HagenJohn Gonzales / Mitch MalpeeBob Clem / Ron Lang-
1971Bob Clem / Larry RundleHenry Bergman / Ron Von HagenBuzz Swartz / Toshi ToyotaJohn Gonzales / Mitch Malpee
1972Matt Gage / Buzz SwartzBob Clem / Larry RundleHenry Bergman / Ron Von HagenGreg Lee / Jon Lee
1973Bob Jackson / Fred ZeulichMatt Gage / Ron Von HagenDoug Dunlap / Kirk KilgourBob Clem / Greg Lee
1974Tom Chamales / Ron Von HagenGreg Lee / Jim MengesBob Jackson / Fred ZeulichMatt Gage / Buzz Swartz
1975Greg Lee / Jim MengesTom Chamales / Ron Von HagenMike Carey / Dennis HareBob Jackson / Fred Zeulich
1976Chris Marlowe / Steve ObradovichMike Carey / Bob JacksonMatt Gage / Fred ZeulichGreg Lee / Jim Menges
1977Chris Marlowe / Jim MengesGary Hooper / Steve ObradovichMatt Gage / Fred ZeulichFred Sturm / Buzz Swartz
1978Greg Lee / Jim MengesAndy Fishburn / Fred SturmGary Hooper / Steve ObradovichMatt Gage / Dane Selznick
1979Jim Menges / Sinjin SmithAndy Fishburn / Dane SelznickGary Hooper / Steve ObradovichChris Marlowe / Fred Sturm
1979Andy Fishburn / Dane SelznickMatt Gage / Jim MengesChris Marlowe / Randy StoklosGary Hooper / Steve Obradovich
1980Karch Kiraly / Sinjin SmithMatt Gage / Jim MengesSteve Obradovich / Randy StoklosAndy Fishburn / Dane Selznick
1980Karch Kiraly / Sinjin SmithAndy Fishburn / Dane SelznickMatt Gage / Jim MengesMike Dodd / Jon Stevenson
1981Jim Menges / Randy StoklosAndy Fishburn / Dane SelznickGary Hooper / Steve ObradovichJon Stevenson / Tim Walmer
1981Karch Kiraly / Sinjin SmithAndy Fishburn / Randy StoklosJay Hanseth / Greg LeeGary Hooper / Jim Menges
1982Mike Dodd / Tim HovlandSinjin Smith / Randy StoklosAndy Fishburn / Dane SelznickGary Hooper / Steve Obradovich
1982Sinjin Smith / Randy StoklosMike Dodd / Tim HovlandAndy Fishburn / Dane SelznickKevin Cleary / Tim Walmer
1983Mike Dodd / Tim HovlandSinjin Smith / Randy StoklosJohn Hanley / Jon StevensonJay Hanseth / Tim Walmer
1984Mike Dodd / Tim HovlandSinjin Smith / Randy StoklosAndy Fishburn / Jay HansethJohn Hanley / Jon Stevenson
1985Mike Dodd / Tim HovlandSinjin Smith / Randy StoklosScott Ayakatubby / Brent FrohoffJohn Hanley / Jon Stevenson
1986Sinjin Smith / Randy StoklosAndrew Smith / Jon StevensonRobert Chavez / Jay HansethScott Ayakatubby / Brent Frohoff
1987Mike Dodd / Tim HovlandJohn Hanley / Jon StevensonAndy Fishburn / Todd SchaeferKevin Cleary / Brent Frohoff
1987Mike Dodd / Tim HovlandSinjin Smith / Randy StoklosAndrew Smith / Dan VrebalovichJohn Hanley / Jon Stevenson
1988Karch Kiraly / Ricci LuytiesAndy Fishburn / Dane SelznickDana Fitzgerald / Eugene LeDuffBob Ctvrtlik / Steve Timmons
1989Sinjin Smith / Randy StoklosMike Dodd / Tim HovlandBrent Frohoff / Karch KiralyCraig Moothart / Steve Obradovich
1990Brent Frohoff / Karch KiralySinjin Smith / Randy StoklosMike Dodd / Tim HovlandAl Janc / Tim Walmer
1991Karch Kiraly / Kent SteffesScott Ayakatubby / Steve TimmonsSinjin Smith / Randy StoklosMike Dodd / Ricci Luyties
1992Karch Kiraly / Kent SteffesSinjin Smith / Randy StoklosBrian Lewis / Craig MoothartBruk Vandeweghe / Dan Vrebalovich
1993Karch Kiraly / Kent SteffesAdam Johnson / Bruk VandewegheMike Dodd / Mike WhitmarshBrian Lewis / Steve Timmons
1994Adam Johnson / Randy StoklosBill Boullianne / Brian LewisEduardo Bacil / Jose LoiolaBrent Frohoff / Ricci Luyties
1995Adam Johnson / José LoiolaScott Ayakatubby / Randy StoklosMike Dodd / Mike WhitmarshKarch Kiraly / Kent Steffes
1996Karch Kiraly / Kent SteffesAdam Johnson / Jose LoiolaMike Dodd / Mike WhitmarshScott Ayakatubby / Brian Lewis
1999David Swatik / Mike WhitmarshJose Loiola / Emanuel RegoAdam Johnson / Karch KiralyDain Blanton / Eric Fonoimoana
2000Jose Loiola / Emanuel RegoCanyon Ceman / Mike WhitmarshEduardo Bacil / Fred SouzaDax Holdren / Todd Rogers
2001Stein Metzger / Kevin WongEric Fonoimoana / Rob HeidgerCanyon Ceman / Mike WhitmarshDax Holdren / Todd Rogers
2002Eric Fonoimoana / Dax HoldrenCanyon Ceman / Mike WhitmarshBrent Doble / Karch KiralyEduardo Bacil / Fred Souza
2003Eric Fonoimoana / Kevin WongEduardo Bacil / Jose LoiolaMatt Fuerbringer / Casey JenningsCanyon Ceman / Mike Whitmarsh
2004Karch Kiraly / Mike LambertMatt Fuerbringer / Casey JenningsEric Fonoimoana / Kevin WongDain Blanton / Jeff Nygaard
2005Jake Gibb / Stein MetzgerPhil Dalhausser / Nick LucenaDax Holdren / Jeff NygaardSean Rosenthal / Larry Witt
2006Phil Dalhausser / Todd RogersMike Lambert / Stein MetzgerDax Holdren / Sean ScottJohn Hyden / Jeff Nygaard
2007Phil Dalhausser / Todd RogersDax Holdren / Sean ScottAnthony Medel / Fred SouzaJake Gibb / Sean Rosenthal
2008Phil Dalhausser / Todd RogersNick Lucena / Sean ScottMatt Olson / Kevin WongMatt Fuerbringer / Casey Jennings
2009Jake Gibb / Sean RosenthalMatt Olson / Kevin WongBrad Keenan / Nick LucenaPhil Dalhausser / Todd Rogers
2010No tournament due to the AVP ending the season before the Manhattan Beach Open
2011John Hyden / Sean ScottBilly Allen / Brad KeenanRyan Mariano / Ed RatledgeJohn Mayer / Matt Prosser
2012John Hyden / Sean ScottRyan Doherty / Casey PattersonMatt Fuerbringer / Nick LucenaBilly Allen / Matt Prosser
2013Matt Fuerbringer / Casey JenningsPhil Dalhausser / Sean RosenthalRyan Doherty / Todd RogersJake Gibb / Casey Patterson
2014Phil Dalhausser / Sean RosenthalTheo Brunner / Todd RogersTri Bourne / John HydenBrad Keenan / John Mayer
2015Phil Dalhausser / Nick LucenaTri Bourne / John HydenRyan Doherty / John MayerTaylor Crabb / Trevor Crabb
2016Jake Gibb / Casey PattersonTri Bourne / John HydenPhil Dalhausser / Nick LucenaTaylor Crabb / Trevor Crabb
2017Phil Dalhausser / Nick LucenaTrevor Crabb / Sean RosenthalReid Priddy / Ricardo SantosTheo Brunner / Casey Patterson
2018[16] Phil Dalhausser / Nick LucenaTaylor Crabb / Jake GibbTheo Brunner / John HydenJeremy Casebeer / Reid Priddy
2019[17] Trevor Crabb / Reid PriddyChase Budinger / Casey PattersonPhil Dalhausser / Nick LucenaEric Baranek / Billy Kolinske
2020No tournament due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
2021[18] Tri Bourne / Trevor CrabbChase Budinger / Casey PattersonTheo Brunner / Chaim SchalkBilly Allen / Andy Benesh
2022[19] Tri Bourne / Trevor CrabbTheo Brunner / Chaim SchalkTaylor Crabb / Taylor SanderAndy Benesh / Miles Evans
2023[20] Taylor Crabb / Taylor SanderTheo Brunner / Trevor CrabbHagen Smith / Logan WebberCody Caldwell / Seain Cook
2024[21] Theo Brunner / Trevor CrabbAndy Benesh / Miles PartainTaylor Sander / Taylor CrabbMiles Evans / Chase Budinger

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Manhattan Tourney, the Wimbledon of Volleyball : '68 Match Called 'Most Famous' of All Time. Los Angeles Times. June 30, 1989. Dave. Hall.
  2. Web site: Introducing The Gold Series. AVP.com. June 5, 2017. March 27, 2018.
  3. http://www.citymb.info/mbo City of Manhattan Beach website for the Open
  4. Web site: Donald Sun brings AVP home in hopes of brighter days on the beach. Daily Breeze. August 15, 2014. March 25, 2018.
  5. Web site: 'Granddaddy of Beach Volleyball' hits the sand this week in Manhattan Beach. Los Angeles Times. August 16, 2017. Tyler. Blint-Welsh. March 25, 2018.
  6. Web site: Manhattan Beach Open Walk of Fame Pier Ceremony: Honoring the 2016 Manhattan Beach Open Champions. citymb.info. March 27, 2018.
  7. http://www.bvbinfo.com/Tournament.asp?LocID=85&CategoryID=1&Gender=W&Process=Summary Women's United States Manhattan Beach Tournament Summary
  8. http://tbrnews.com/news/manhattan_beach/manhattan-beach-open-loses-avp-gains-back-tradition/article_b7dfa887-09a1-5c8f-bd16-60fac01ca92e.html Manhattan Beach Open loses AVP, gains back tradition
  9. http://www.bvbinfo.net/Tournament.asp?id=3496 Beach Volleyball Database: Women's $125,000 AVP Gold Series Manhattan Beach August 16-19, 2018
  10. http://www.bvbinfo.net/Tournament.asp?id=3680 Beach Volleyball Database: Women's $150,000 AVP Gold Series Manhattan Beach August 15-18, 2019
  11. http://www.bvbinfo.net/Tournament.asp?id=3946 Beach Volleyball Database: Women's $125,000 AVP Gold Series Manhattan Beach Open August 18-22, 2021
  12. http://www.bvbinfo.net/Tournament.asp?id=4035 Beach Volleyball Database: Women's $150,000 AVP Gold Series Manhattan Beach Open August 18-21, 2022
  13. http://www.bvbinfo.net/Tournament.asp?id=4246 Beach Volleyball Database: Women's $150,000 AVP Gold Series Manhattan Beach Open August 17-20, 2023
  14. http://www.bvbinfo.net/Tournament.asp?ID=4410
  15. http://www.bvbinfo.com/Tournament.asp?LocID=85&CategoryID=1&Gender=M&Process=Summary Men's United States Manhattan Beach Tournament Summary
  16. http://www.bvbinfo.net/Tournament.asp?id=3495 Beach Volleyball Database: Men's $125,000 AVP Gold Series Manhattan Beach August 16-19, 2018
  17. http://www.bvbinfo.net/Tournament.asp?ID=3679 Beach Volleyball Database: Men's $150,000 AVP Gold Series Manhattan Beach August 15-18, 2019
  18. http://www.bvbinfo.net/Tournament.asp?id=3945 Beach Volleyball Database: Men's $125,000 AVP Gold Series Manhattan Beach Open August 18-22, 2021
  19. http://www.bvbinfo.net/Tournament.asp?id=4034 Beach Volleyball Database: Men's $150,000 AVP Gold Series Manhattan Beach Open August 18-21, 2022
  20. http://www.bvbinfo.net/Tournament.asp?id=4245 Beach Volleyball Database: Men's $150,000 AVP Gold Series Manhattan Beach Open August 17-20, 2023
  21. https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2024-08-18/manhattan-beach-open-finals-trevor-crabb-wins