I dont know if keith was the next best qualified for the north american open, Lee Heuwagen, had 2 third place finishes in the qualifiers for the open and almost got the IPT tour card in derby city.
I like larry nevel to win it all, i saw him play in orland park and he played a match against adam benke. He never missed except for the break but even thats surprising. He is my pick to win it all!