The World Youth Bowling Championships came to a close in Kuching, Malaysia,with seven gold medals decided on the final day. After more than a week of competition at Sarawak Megalanes, the last daybrought titles in singles, doubles, team and mixed team events. USA andMalaysia finished the championship with some of the biggest moments, whileSweden, Finland and Australia also left with world titles. For the home crowd, the final day gave Malaysia two gold medals. For Team USA,it brought gold in girls' singles and girls' team, along with several morepodium finishes. Singles Sweden's Emil Svensson won the boys' singles title after defeating Australia'sJulian Dinham 2-1 in the final. Svensson started stronger, taking the first game 227-212. Dinham answered inGame 2 with a 231-220 win to force a decider, but Svensson saved his best gamefor the finish. The Swedish bowler closed the match with 264-190 to win theworld title. Dinham took silver for Australia, while Ben Pettit of New Zealand and LandinJordan of the United States earned bronze after losing in the semifinals. In girls' singles, the final was all Team USA. Katelyn Abigania defeated teammate Gianna Brandolino 2-0 to win the goldmedal. Abigania took a tight opening game 245-237, then pulled away in thesecond game with a 247-212 win. The result gave USA both gold and silver in girls' singles. Singapore's Shi EnLim and Hazel Tan Wei Ning earned bronze. Emil Svensson and Katelyn Abigania celebrate their singles gold medals inKuching. Photo credit: Terence Yaw, ABF Online Doubles Finland won the boys' doubles title through Roni Leskinen and Juho Vuoppola. The Finnish pair defeated Qatar's Abdulrahman Al Doseri and Talal Al Marri intwo straight Baker games, winning 232-216 and 224-199. Qatar finished withsilver after a strong run to the final, while Germany and Team USA tookbronze. In girls' doubles, Malaysia gave the home fans one of the biggest celebrationsof the championship. Adelia Nur Irwan Syazalee and Adania Mohd Redzwan defeated Team USA's ErinKlemencic and Elizabeth Teuber 2-0 in the final. The Malaysian pair openedwith a 244-181 win, then held on in Game 2 with a 207-201 victory to securegold. The win gave Malaysia its first gold medal of the final day. USA took silver,while Sweden and Finland earned bronze. Finland's Roni Leskinen and Juho Vuoppola with Malaysia's Adelia NurIrwan Syazalee and Adania Mohd Redzwan after their doubles gold medalwins. Photo credit: Terence Yaw, ABF Online Team Australia won the boys' team title after defeating Czech Republic 2-0 in thefinal. Blake Walsh, Jackson Buckingham, Julian Dinham and Nicholas Rajkovic startedwith a close 240-237 win, then finished the match with a stronger 249-192victory in Game 2. It was a big finish for Dinham, who had already won silver in boys' singlesearlier in the day. Czech Republic took silver, while Qatar and USA earnedbronze. In girls' team, the United States added another gold medal. Katelyn Abigania, Erin Klemencic, Gianna Brandolino and Elizabeth Teuberdefeated Singapore 2-0 in the final, winning 201-181 and 199-189. For Abigania, it completed a huge final day after her girls' singles gold.Brandolino also added team gold to her singles silver, while Klemencic andTeuber bounced back from silver in doubles by winning the team title. Singapore took silver, while Malaysia and Australia earned bronze. Australia's boys' team and Team USA's girls' team celebrate their goldmedals in Kuching. Photo credit: Terence Yaw, ABF Online Mixed Teams Malaysia closed the competition with another gold medal, this time in mixedteam. Ethan Damien Goh, Muhammad Aiman Syahin Sulaiman, Adania Mohd Redzwan andAdelia Nur Irwan Syazalee defeated Finland 2-0 in the final. Malaysia dominated the opening game 255-180, then finished the job with a222-209 win in Game 2. For Adelia and Adania, it was their second gold medal of the day after winninggirls' doubles. Finland took silver, while Sweden and Germany finished withbronze. Ethan Damien Goh, Muhammad Aiman Syahin Sulaiman, Adania Mohd Redzwan andAdelia Nur Irwan Syazalee celebrate Malaysia's mixed team gold. Photocredit: Terence Yaw, ABF Online The final day brought a fitting close to the championship. USA, Malaysia,Finland, Sweden and Australia all won gold, and several players left Kuchingwith more than one medal. For a new generation of bowlers, the World Youth Bowling Championships becamethe week they moved from promising talents to world champions.

The final day at the World Youth Bowling Championships is set. After a full stretch of semifinals at Sarawak Megalanes in Kuching, Malaysia, the gold-medal matches are now known in singles, doubles, team and mixed team events. Some countries still have more than one shot at gold. Team USA has already locked up gold and silver in girls’ singles. Malaysia will bowl for gold in front of the home crowd in both girls’ doubles and mixed team. Finland still has two title chances, while Australia, Sweden, Czech Republic, Singapore and Qatar are also still alive for gold. The losing semifinalists are already bronze medalists. Now the rest of the week comes down to one final day. Singles The boys’ singles final will be Australia against Sweden. Julian Dinham of Australia reached the final with a 2-0 win over New Zealand’s Ben Pettit. Dinham won the first game 229-197, then followed with one of the biggest games of the semifinal round, shooting 290 to close the match 290-229. On the other side of the bracket, Sweden’s Emil Svensson also moved through in two straight games. He defeated Team USA’s Landin Jordan 235-207 and 232-218. That sets up Dinham against Svensson for the boys’ singles world title. The girls’ singles final will be all Team USA. Gianna Brandolino came from behind to beat Singapore’s Shi En Lim in three games. Lim won the opener 246-201, but Brandolino answered with 280-198 and then finished the match with a 225-163 win in the decider. Katelyn Abigania also needed three games to reach the final. Singapore’s Hazel Tan Wei Ning took the first game 228-192, but Abigania came back with 201-172 and 224-190 to win the match. Brandolino and Abigania will now meet for gold, meaning the United States is already guaranteed the top two spots in girls’ singles. Your Weekly Bowling Digest The latest bowling news, tips, and gear reviews—all wrapped up in a quick3-minute read delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe Now Doubles The boys’ doubles final will be Qatar against Finland. Qatar’s Abdulrahman Al Doseri and Talal Al Marri defeated Germany’s Phil Baumeister and Jaden Wolff in two straight Baker games. Qatar won the first game 246-226 and then held on in a close second game, 220-215. Finland’s Roni Leskinen and Juho Vuoppola also advanced 2-0. They beat Team USA’s Landin Jordan and Dawson Peterson 231-227 in the opener, then took the second game 203-182. In girls’ doubles, Malaysia gave the home crowd one of the biggest matches of the final day. Adelia Nur Irwan Syazalee and Adania Mohd Redzwan defeated Sweden’s Nicole Layrisse and Maja Engberg 2-0. The Malaysian pair won 226-192 and then closed the semifinal with a dominant 257-144 victory. They will face Team USA’s Erin Klemencic and Elizabeth Teuber in the final. Klemencic and Teuber reached the title match by defeating Finland’s Emma Palermaa and Stella Lökfors in two games, 243-199 and 220-189. That leaves Malaysia and USA to decide the girls’ doubles gold medal. Teams The boys’ team final will be Czech Republic against Australia. Czech Republic defeated Qatar in two games to reach the final. Qatar opened with 228, but Czech Republic answered with 246 to take the first game. The Czech team then finished the match with a 228-202 win. Australia reached the final by defeating Team USA 2-0. The first game was close, with Australia winning 246-234. The second game stayed lower, but Australia did enough again, winning 197-187. In the girls’ team event, Singapore and USA will meet for gold. Singapore had to go all three games against Malaysia. Singapore won the first game 202-176, before Malaysia answered with a 216-194 win. In the deciding game, Singapore took control again and won 210-199. Team USA reached the final with a 2-0 win over Australia. The Americans won 225-208 and then finished the match with a strong 244-166 game. That sets up Singapore against USA for the girls’ team title. Mixed Teams Malaysia will also bowl for mixed team gold. Malaysia 1 defeated Sweden 1 in two straight games, winning 228-203 and 237-182 to reach the final. Finland 1 had to work harder against Germany 2. Germany won the first game 202-194, but Finland answered with 181-151 in Game 2 and then took the deciding game 237-222. Final Day Schedule The gold-medal matches will be played Monday, July 6, at Sarawak Megalanes in Kuching. All times are local Malaysian time. The day will begin with the men’s singles final at 9 a.m., followed by the women’s singles final at 10:15 a.m. The women’s doubles final is scheduled for 11:30 a.m., before the men’s doubles final at 12:45 p.m. The team finals will follow in the afternoon. The men’s team final is scheduled for 2 p.m., followed by the women’s team final at 3:15 p.m. The mixed team final will close the competition at 4:30 p.m. Each final will be followed by its medal ceremony. The championship will then officially close with the Victory Banquet at 7 p.m. One day remains in Kuching. Seven gold medals are still waiting.

The doubles field at the World Youth Bowling Championships has been reduced tothe final four in both divisions. After match play in Kuching, Malaysia, four girls’ pairs and four boys’ pairsremain in the fight for gold. All eight pairs are already guaranteed at leastbronze, but the bigger prize will be decided later this week. The doubles event is played in Baker format, where both players share onescore by alternating frames. After qualifying, the top 16 pairs advanced tomatch play and were split into two groups. The top two pairs from each groupmoved into the semifinals. The semifinals are scheduled for Sunday, July 5, while the doubles finals willtake place Monday, July 6. Girls’ Doubles The girls’ doubles medal round will feature Sweden, Finland, USA and Malaysia. Sweden’s Nicole Layrisse and Maja Engberg won Group A with 18 points. TheSwedish pair lost the opening match, but answered by winning the next six.They finished match play with 1,402 total and a 200.3 Baker average. The second spot in Group A came down to extra bowling. Finland’s Emma Palermaa and Stella Lökfors finished tied with Korea’s JungMiteum and Noh Hyemin on 12 points. Korea had the higher total pinfall, butthe semifinal spot had to be decided in a one-game roll-off. Finland won it215-188 to stay alive in the gold medal race. In Group B, Junior Team USA’s Erin Klemencic and Elizabeth Teuber produced oneof the strongest blocks of the day. They won six of seven matches, finishedwith 18 points and averaged 226.0. Their 1,582 total was the highest in girls’match play. Malaysia’s Adelia Nur Irwan Syazalee and Adania Mohd Redzwan also finishedwith 18 points in Group B after winning six matches. USA took the top spot inthe group thanks to the higher final-game score, but Malaysia still movedsafely into the semifinals. The girls’ semifinal matches will be Sweden against Malaysia and USA againstFinland. Your Weekly Bowling Digest The latest bowling news, tips, and gear reviews—all wrapped up in a quick 3-minute read delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe Now Boys’ Doubles The boys’ doubles semifinals will feature Germany, USA, Finland and Qatar. Germany’s Jaden Wolff and Phil Baumeister took first place in Group A with 16points. Their day started with a 168 game and a loss, but they recoveredquickly. The German pair won five matches, tied one and closed the block withfour straight wins to move into the medal round. Junior Team USA’s Dawson Peterson and Landin Jordan finished second in Group Awith 15 points and a 217.9 average. They started by winning their first fivematches. Two losses at the end made things tighter, but the early work wasenough to secure a semifinal place. Peru’s Daiki Kanashiro and Adrian Tokashiki came close in third with 13points, but missed the cut. In Group B, Finland’s Juho Vuoppola and Roni Leskinen led the way. Afterlosing their first match, the Finnish pair won the next six and finished with18 points. They also posted the highest boys’ match-play total at 1,602 andaveraged 228.9. Qatar’s Talal Al Marri and Abdulrahman Al Doseri took the second spot with 15points. They had already done enough before the final match and held on toadvance, even after losing the last game. 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The girls’ singles race at the World Youth Bowling Championships has turnedinto a direct fight between Singapore and the United States. Four players are still standing in Kuching, Malaysia, and all four come fromjust two countries. Singapore’s Shi En Lim and Hazel Tan Wei Ning advancedfrom Group A, while Katelyn Abigania and Gianna Brandolino carried the UnitedStates through from Group B. That means both semifinals will be Singapore vs. USA, with Shi En Lim facingGianna Brandolino and Katelyn Abigania taking on Hazel Tan Wei Ning. Earlier in the day, the boys’ competition also reached its final four. Lim, who qualified fourth with 1,273, won six of her seven matches in matchplay, averaging 216.7 to take first place in Group A. Hazel Tan Wei Ning took the second semifinal spot from Group A, but she had towork for it until the very end. Tan qualified fifth with 1,256 and finished match play with 15 points afterwinning five matches. She averaged 221.3 over seven games, the highest averagein her group, but ended tied on points with Elizabeth Teuber of the UnitedStates. That forced a one-game tiebreaker. Tan won it 255-228, ending Teuber’s run andkeeping a second Singapore player alive in the singles event. In Group B, the United States took both qualifying spots for the semifinals. Katelyn Abigania, who qualified seventh with 1,247, finished first in thegroup with 15 points. She won five of seven matches and averaged 205.6. Gianna Brandolino followed in second, also with 15 points. Brandolino hadqualified 10th with 1,226, but raised her pace in match play, averaging 219.6and winning five matches to secure her place in the final four. The semifinals will be played on Sunday, July 5. The semifinals and finalswill be played in a best-of-three format. Tomorrow, the doubles qualification will begin, starting at 9AM local time. 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The boys’ singles field at the IBF World Youth Bowling Championships inKuching, Malaysia, has been cut from 16 to the final four. After six games of qualifying and seven games of round-robin match play,Australia’s Julian Dinham, Sweden’s Emil Svensson, New Zealand’s Ben Pettitand the United States’ Landin Jordan are still in contention for the firstgold medal of the championship. The singles format started with six qualifying games, where the top 16 playersadvanced to match play. Those 16 bowlers were then split into two groups ofeight. Each player bowled seven one-game matches, with three points awardedfor a win and one point for a tie. The top two players from each group moved into the semifinals. Julian Dinham was the main character of the story in Group A. The Australianentered match play as the No. 13 qualifier after shooting 1,328 for six games,but he found another level when the matches started. He won six of his sevenmatches, won the group with 18 points and averaged 239.57 across the block. Landin Jordan took the second semifinal spot from Group A. The Americanqualified ninth with 1,339 and then went 4-3 in match play. He finished with12 points and averaged 228.00 over seven games. In Group B, Emil Svensson came from even further down the qualifying list. TheSwedish bowler qualified 15th with 1,326, but match play changed everything.He won five of seven matches, earned 15 points and averaged 224.29 to win thegroup. Ben Pettit, however, followed a different path. The New Zealand bowler hadalready put himself in a strong position by qualifying third with 1,381, andhe carried that form into match play. Pettit won five of his seven matches,finished with 15 points and averaged 220.29, becoming the only top-fourqualifier to reach the semifinals. The semifinal matches will now be played in a best-of-three format, with thewinners advancing to the gold medal match. The final will also be decided in abest-of-three format. In the semifinals, Ben Pettit will take on Julian Dinham, while Landin Jordan will face Emil Svensson. The girls’ singles competition is already underway in Malaysia. Match play isscheduled to finish around 6 p.m. local time. Your Weekly Bowling Digest The latest bowling news, tips, and gear reviews—all wrapped up in a quick 3-minute read delivered straight to your inbox. 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The long wait is finally over. The 2026 IBF World Youth Bowling Championshipswill kick off tomorrow and run until July 7 in Kuching, bringing together theworld’s best U21 bowlers for one of the biggest youth events. Players from 34 federations will bowl at Megalanes EMart Batu Kawah, a 40-lanecenter with AMF synthetic lanes. As usual, the championship will include singles, doubles, four-player team andmixed team events. In singles, players will begin with six games of qualifying. The top 16 willadvance to match play, where they will be split into two groups of eight. Eachplayer will bowl seven one-game matches inside the group, with three pointsawarded for a win and one point for a tie. The top two players from each group will move into the semifinals. From there,the matches will be played in a best-of-three format, including the final. At the last World Youth Championships in 2024, Arianne Tay of Singapore won the women’s singles gold, while Germany’s Paul Purps won the men’s singles title. Arianne Tay of Singapore won the women’s singles gold, while Germany’s Paul Purps won the men’s singles title The doubles event will use the Baker format, where players share one score bytaking turns in the same game. All pairs will bowl 10 Baker sets inqualifying, and the top 16 will move into match play. Just like in singles, the 16 teams will be divided into two groups of eight.Each team will bowl seven matches, with three points for a win and one pointfor a tie. The top two teams from each group will reach the semifinals, withboth the semifinals and final played as best-of-three sets. In 2024, Germany’s Paul Purps and Max Lorenz won men’s doubles gold, while Sweden’s Maja Engberg and Nora Johansson won the women’s doubles title. Germany’s Paul Purps and Max Lorenz won men’s doubles gold, while Sweden’s Maja Engberg and Nora Johansson won the women’s doubles title The four-player team event will follow a similar structure. Teams will startwith 10 Baker games in qualifying, and the top 16 will advance to match play.The teams will then be split into two groups, with the top two from each groupmoving into the medal rounds. The semifinals and final will again be played in a best-of-three format. At the 2024 championship, the Czech Republic won the men’s team gold after defeating the United States in the final. Malaysia won the women’s team gold after beating Singapore. Czech Republic won the men’s team gold after defeating the United States in the final. Malaysia won the women’s team gold after beating Singapore The mixed team event will feature two girls and two boys on each team. Eachnation may enter two mixed teams. The format will again begin with 10 Bakergames in qualifying, followed by match play for the top 16 teams. The top two teams from each match-play group will reach the semifinals, andthe medals will be decided through best-of-three matches. In 2024, Korea won the mixed team gold after defeating Sweden in a three-game final. Korea won the mixed team gold after defeating Sweden in a three-game final Your Weekly Bowling Digest The latest bowling news, tips, and gear reviews—all wrapped up in a quick 3-minute read delivered straight to your inbox. 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Bowling TV, a 24/7 free, ad-supported streaming channel dedicated to bowling,will air three major live bowling events this summer. Three championship finals will air live on Bowling TV: the 2026 USA BowlingNational Championships finals, the 2026 Junior Gold Championships finals andthe 2026 PWBA Tour Championship finals,the USBC announced earlier today. the USBC announced earlier today Bowling TV was officially introduced in May as a free channel for bowling fansto watch archive bowling events. Viewers can currently find Bowling TV on major platforms: Sling Freestream,Prime Video, Plex, LG Channels, DISH TV, Xumo Play, Bonusview, Free LiveSports and Bowling TV’s Roku app. Streaming Guide How to Watch Bowling TV Discover how to access non-stop bowling action onyour favorite streaming devices wherever you are! How to watch Bowling TV Bowling TV will carry a live simulcast of the BowlTV production for the finalsof all three events, while BowlTV subscribers will continue to receivequalifying and match-play coverage as usual. The USA Bowling National Championships finals will feature the U12 and U15divisions from Lucky Strike Lakeville in Minnesota. The U12 final will air onJuly 9 at 5 p.m. ET, followed by the U15 final at 7:30 p.m. The Junior Gold Championships finals will air on July 18 from Cedarvale Lanesin Eagan, Minnesota. The U12 girls and boys finals will begin at noon ET,followed by the U14 finals at 3 p.m., the U16 finals at 6 p.m. and the U18finals at 9 p.m. The PWBA Tour Championship finals will close the live-event run on August 18.The five-player stepladder finals will air at 6:30 p.m. ET from Yorktown Lanesin Parma Heights, Ohio. Your Weekly Bowling Digest The latest bowling news, tips, and gear reviews—all wrapped up in a quick 3-minute read delivered straight to your inbox. 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This project first came to me during a recent tournament - one of those eventswhere it’s not just the lanes that are buzzing with action. Tournaments are unique spaces. Coaches, athletes, and innovators cometogether, exchanging ideas, sharing insights, and sparking collaborations thatoften last far beyond the competition itself. As a coach, I have always searched for new, innovative ways to help athletesrefine their game. Over the years, I’ve experimented with everything - fromsingle-use tools and cameras to handmade devices, and even collaborativeresearch projects like StayinBowling initiative with Aristotle University.Each step brought me closer to understanding what really happens during adelivery, but there was still a gap. This new in-ball sensor may finally bridge that gap. Offering insights intoball motion we’ve only been able to estimate before, it has the potential toredefine coaching, training, and performance analysis. Today, I’m thrilled to sit down with the Witsee founder and the investor ofthe idea Vytautas Grigoraitis to explore how this technology works, what itcan reveal, and why it could change the way we understand bowling - from theinside out. Personal Background & Origin Story Before we dive into the technology, can you walk us through your careerjourney? How did your experiences in engineering, sports science, orbowling itself lead you to this point? My professional journey began with physics. I graduated from VilniusUniversity in 1990 with a five-year university diploma equivalent to an MScin Physics, and since then I have been fortunate to work on a wide range ofscientific and engineering projects where precision measurement was alwaysat the center. Early in my career, at the Institute of Physics, I worked on the Gardismercury vapor analyzer, an instrument capable of detecting as little as 0.5picograms of mercury in the air. It was used in many research projects,including studies of prehistoric atmosphere samples from Antarctica. Later,I worked with the Finnish company Dekati on fine-particle measurementtechnology, developing instruments able to count individual airborneparticles as small as three nanometers. I also collaborated withthe Lithuanian laser company Ekspla on the construction of a petawatt lasersystem in the Czech Republic — a laser with power measured in thousands oftrillions of watts. Today, through my company Glosendas Ltd, I continueworking with advanced technology as the developer and manufacturer ofwildlife trackers for birds and mammals. So, my background has always been connected with measuring things that arevery difficult to measure — tiny particles, extremely small traces ofmercury, very high-power laser systems, or the movement of animals in thewild. That experience naturally shaped the way I look at problems: I tend toask how something can be measured more accurately, more reliably, and in away that helps people make better decisions. Sport has also been an important part of my life. I was involved inparagliding for about 15 years, which taught me a lot about discipline,physics, body control, and respect for small technical details. Three yearsago, together with my teenage son Emilijus, I met coach AndriusGasparavičius, who introduced us to what sporting bowling really is. Westarted taking lessons, and I quickly realized that bowling is much deeperthan it may appear from the outside. It is a sport of technique, timing,physics, and repeatability. Wanting to understand more, I read Bowling Beyond the Basics by JamesFreeman and Ron Hatfield. The book answered many questions, but it alsoraised new ones. Around the same time, I sponsored the installation of theSpecto tracking system in our local bowling center. I was impressed by howaccurately it measured distance and speed, but I had some doubts about theRPM measurement. That was the spark. At first, the idea was simply to build a small tool that could measure abowling ball’s revolutions per minute more accurately. But as developmentprogressed, it became clear that the tool could do much more. Conversationswith bowlers both at home and abroad confirmed that this was not just my owncuriosity — there was real interest in better, more accessible measurementand feedback. So, we hired a development team, rolled up our sleeves, and got to work. Ayear later, we are proud to introduce what we like to call our newborn baby:a tool born from physics, engineering, curiosity, and a growing love for thesport of bowling. Was there a specific moment or problem you encountered, either as abowler, coach, or designer, that sparked the idea of creating an in-balltracking sensor? Bowling is fundamentally a psychological game. After several years as anactive player, I kept encountering performance-related questions thatneither coaches nor existing technologies could answer with full accuracy orobjectivity. Many critical aspects of ball motion, releaseconsistency, and decision-making were still interpreted subjectively ratherthan measured precisely. Coming from a professional background in tracking and sensor development, Irealized that this gap was not due to a lack of expertise - but rather alack of the right tools. That realization became the turning point. Ifaccurate, real-time data could be captured directly from inside the bowlingball, we could finally answer the most important questions bowlers andcoaches face: questions of cause and effect, consistency, and repeatability.That insight ultimately led to the idea of creating an in-balltracking sensor — one capable of turning subjective assumptions intomeasurable, actionable data. Innovation in sports often comes from frustration. What was the biggestlimitation you were seeing in current coaching tools that convinced yousomething completely new was needed? The first major limitation was the lack of truly detailed analysis of anindividual release. From the bowler’s perspective, every shot can feelidentical at the moment of release, yet the results often varysignificantly. Existing coaching tools simply couldn’t explain why. Athleteswere left relying on perception rather than precise data. Thislimitation became even more apparent under competitive pressure. Tournamentconditions highlighted how essential it is to “polish” a release to thepoint where it becomes repeatable, regardless of stress or external factors.However, without objective measurements, achieving that level of consistencybecomes largely guesswork. At the same time, there was a clear gap in the market. No tools couldaccurately measure true RPM throughout the entire motion — especially fromrelease to impact. For many players, this is a critical parameter, yet itremains inaccessible with existing technologies. These limitations made itclear that a fundamentally new approach to coaching and performance analysiswas needed. Birth of the Idea & Development Process Can you describe the early stages of development? What were the biggesttechnical or conceptual challenges you and your team faced when youfirst attempted to place a sensor inside a bowling ball? In the early stages of development, we believed the biggest challenge wouldbe computational - ensuring the sensor could process data accurately anddeliver highly precise measurements. However, as development progressed, werealized that the real challenge was not the calculations themselves, butthe physical integration. Designing a sensor that could beeasily inserted and removed, remain completely unnoticeable to the player,and - most importantly - not affect the ball’s balance or performance turnedout to be far more complex than expected. Solving this required a deep understanding of both bowling equipmentdynamics and hardware design. I am proud that we developed a solution thatcan be used in virtually any bowling ball without altering its inherentproperties. The sensor can be seamlessly installed or removed, allowingplayers to switch between balls while maintaining a fully authentic playingexperience. At the same time, we did not compromise on data quality. In addition to theease of installation and removal, our solution delivers exceptionallyaccurate and reliable measurements, ensuring that the data is not only easyto access, but truly meaningful for performance analysis. Product Presentation & Technical Explanation For those hearing about it for the first time, how would you describewhat this sensor actually does inside the ball, and what kind of data ittracks during delivery? At its core, our sensor bridges the gap between intuition and results. Inbowling, many critical decisions are still based on feel and experience. Ourgoal is to transform that intuition into measurable insight. The device itself is a small, removable sensor that can be inserted into abowling ball without affecting its performance. Once inside, it tracks keydelivery parameters such as RPM, axis tilt, swing height, release speed, andother motion dynamics throughout the shot. All data is transmitted to a mobile app, where each delivery is visualizedin 3D environment. Players and coaches can replay, analyse, and compareshots - making it easier to identify patterns, inconsistencies, and areasfor improvement. In essence, the sensor turns any bowling ball into a smart training device,giving athletes greater control over their performance and helping thembuild a more consistent, repeatable release. Unique metrics and insights the sensor provides beyond what existing externalcameras, motion-tracking systems, or apps can accurately measure. A closer look at how this technology can change the way we understand abowler’s motion, using a real example from approach, to release, to impact. Benefits, Features & Impact on Coaching/Athlete Performance To explore that side of the project, I also spoke with Lithuanian bowlingcoach Andrius Gasparavičius, whose coaching experience offers a practical lookat how this technology could be used on the lanes. His insightshelp explain how the sensor may support players and coaches in areas such asrelease consistency, rotation, timing, swing analysis, and long-term playerdevelopment. How do you envision athletes and coaches using this device in realtraining sessions? What practical improvements can it bring to timing,rotation, consistency, ball motion comprehension, and performanceanalysis? First of all, it is important to emphasize that this device is designed tobe equally useful for players analysing their own game and for coachesworking with athletes. The data is both accurate and clearly presented.For example, when measuring ball revs, there is no longer a needto record the ball motion with a camera, review the footage in slow motion,manually calculate results - a process that is both time-consuming and proneto error. The sensor does this automatically, delivering precise resultsalmost instantly.  But it goes far beyond that. Whether youwant to understand your swing height, axis rotation, or axis tilt, youreceive that information after every shot — consistently and objectively. What long-term impact do you believe this technology will have onplayer development, coaching methodology, and even ball design in thebowling industry? Compared to all the existing solutions on the market, I believe thistechnology represents a significant step forward in accessing data that iscurrently either estimated or requires considerable time and effort tomeasure. Many modern bowling centres are equipped with thewidely popular Specto system. In my view, this device will complement it byproviding much-needed data of the shot before and after the foul line -including free swing dynamics, axis tilt, axis rotation, swing height,revolutions, and other key parameters. By combining these datapoints, players and coaches can gain a much more complete understanding ofthe entire shot. For coaches who may feel overwhelmed by data, how does your system makeinformation readable, accessible, and useful on the lanes? The system is designed not only to provide numerical values, but also tomake those values easy to understand. In addition to raw data, it visualizesthe ball’s motion throughout the swing, the axis of rotation, and how itevolves up to the moment of release. This means that users who prefer a more visual approach - rather than purelynumerical analysis - can still fully understand what is happening duringeach shot. Our goal is to present complex information in a simple, intuitive way, sothat it becomes immediately useful during training, not something thatrequires additional interpretation later. As a coach, how would you assess whether this device is best suitedonly for professional players, or also for beginners? One of the key advantages of this device is its versatility — it can be usedby beginners, advanced players, and coaches alike. Beginners usually focuson developing fundamental skills such as a free swing (for one-handedplayers), the ability to generate rotation, make it consistent, or adjust itas needed. With this tool, they can immediately see whether they areachieving those goals. More advanced players, for example those working on changing axis rotation,can track their progress after every throw and objectively evaluate how wellthey are executing adjustments. For coaches, the value lies in identifying areas that need improvement andthen monitoring how effectively those changes are being implemented overtime. Your Weekly Bowling Digest The latest bowling news, tips, and gear reviews—all wrapped up in a quick3-minute read delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe Now Closing & Subtle Affirmation In every major technical leap there are collaborators who quietlyaccelerate progress, who would you think was unexpectedly important togetting this product over the line, and why? We are deeply grateful to a wide group of contributors whose expertisequietly but significantly accelerated the development of this product.Coaches, players, and bowling experts played a crucial role in helping usask the right questions and validate our assumptions throughout the process.Without their real-world insight, achieving meaningful results would havebeen far more difficult. In particular, experienced coaches such as Michael Bai, AndriusGasparavicius, and Ron Hatfield had an unexpectedly strong impact. Theirdeep understanding of the game helped us identify which data points trulymatter - both for athletes striving to improve and for coaches guiding thatprocess. They were instrumental in transforming raw sensor data intoinsights that are relevant, practical, and actionable. Additionally, our collaboration with the USBC played a key role in bringingthe product to completion. It allowed us to test and validate the deviceunder real bowling conditions, ensuring that the data is accurate andaligned with industry standards. This combination of expert insight and formal validation was essential inturning a promising concept into a reliable, performance-ready solution. More Articles From Coach Vardakis The Hidden Timing Mistakes That Might Be Ruining Your Shots Spares Are a Feeling, Not a Formula – Why You Might Miss Spares? How to Read Oil Patterns and Build a Smart Line Play Final Statement from the Interviewer As a coach who has spent many years searching for tools that reveal theinvisible parts of a bowler’s game, this sensor represents a breakthrough I’vebeen waiting for. The ability to see what truly happens inside theball - not just on video or on the lane surface, but within the motion itself- has the potential to redefine how we train, teach, and understandperformance. 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Marshall Kent already had one unforgettable win over Anthony Simonsen on oneof bowling’s biggest stages. In 2024,Kent defeated Simonsen to win the PBA Tournament of Champions,claiming the first major title of his career. Kent defeated Simonsen to win the PBA Tournament of Champions On Sunday, Simonsen had another chance to solve him. Instead, Kent once againfound a way. Kent defeated Simonsen in the Race-to-Two championship match at the PBA NormDuke Open, winning the title after a roll-off and claiming his second PBA Tourtitle of the 2026 season. The final did not start in Kent’s favor. Simonsen opened the first game withfour straight strikes and controlled the match from there, taking the firstpoint with a 244-203 win. But Kent did not let the match get away from him in Game 2. He converted the 4-9 split in the second frame, then covered the 4-10 splittwo frames later. Those shots kept him alive long enough to find his strikelook, and when the chance came, Kent made his move. Four straight strikes gave him a 16-pin lead heading into the ninth frame.Kent needed only 15 pins in the 10th to shut out Simonsen, but the finishbecame more complicated than expected. Kent left the 3-10 split and converted it, but then knocked down only six pinson his fill ball. That gave Simonsen a small window to steal the game.Simonsen could not take advantage, and Kent held on for a 223-210 win to forcethe roll-off. Kent struck first in the roll-off. Simonsen answered with two spares. Kentthen delivered another strike, closing the match and another title. Kent reached the title match by defeating A-Squad top seed Deo Benard in aRace-to-Two match that also went to a roll-off. Benard won the first game205-186, Kent answered 192-186, and Kent took the roll-off 59-34. Simonsen reached the final from the other side by defeating B-Squad top seedEJ Tackett 2-0. He beat the2026 PBA World Championshipwinner 207-191 and 195-154 to set up another meeting with Kent. 2026 PBA World Championship Earlier in the A-Squad stepladder, Richie Teece defeated Pennsylvania favoriteBill O’Neill 246-204 before losing to Kent 243-215. In the B-Squad stepladder, Eric Jones opened with a 214-162 win over AJJohnson, but Simonsen stopped his run with a 198-179 victory. Your Weekly Bowling Digest The latest bowling news, tips, and gear reviews - all wrapped up in a quick3-minute read delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe Now The PBA Tour now heads into a short break before one of its final stops of theseason. 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The oil pattern for the 2026 Storm PBA/PWBA Striking Against Breast CancerMixed Doubles Tournament has been announced, giving players an early look atwhat they will face this summer at Copperfield Bowl in Houston. This year’s pattern is 40 feet long with 2.18:1 ratio. The event will take place from July 30 through August 2, 2026, at CopperfieldBowl. It will once again bring together top PBA and PWBA players for one ofthe most recognized mixed doubles tournaments in the sport. The tournament also continues its larger mission. The annual event benefitsthe X Out Breast Cancer Foundation and is sponsored by Storm Bowling Productsand the Professional Bowlers Association. Practice sessions and the Beauties vs Beasts match will open the week onThursday, July 30. Qualifying will take place Friday and Saturday, with A andB squads bowling Friday and C and D squads bowling Saturday. The semifinalsand finals are scheduled for Sunday, August 2. In 2025, Chris Via and Bryanna Coté won the 25th anniversary edition of theevent at Copperfield Bowl. Chris Via and Bryanna Coté won the 25th anniversary edition Your Weekly Bowling Digest The latest bowling news, tips, and gear reviews—all wrapped up in a quick 3-minute read delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe Now {"@context": "https://schema.org","@graph": [{"@type": "NewsArticle","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/2026-striking-against-breast-cancer-mixed-doubles-oil-pattern/#article","headline": "Oil Pattern Revealed for 2026 Storm PBA/PWBA Striking Against Breast Cancer Mixed Doubles","description": "Officials have released the oil pattern specifications for the 2026 Storm PBA/PWBA Striking Against Breast Cancer Mixed Doubles Tournament, featuring a 40-foot distance and a challenging 2.18:1 ratio.","image": ["https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/bowlinglife/media/Posts_Uploads/727621723_1743087420203698_7541557623484194091_n.jpeg","https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/bowlinglife/media/Posts_Uploads/Discord_ad_banner_bowlinglife.png"],"datePublished": "2026-06-21T14:00:00-05:00","dateModified": "2026-06-21T14:00:00-05:00","author": {"@type": "Organization","name": "BowlingLife","url": "https://bowlinglife.eu"},"publisher": {"@type": "Organization","name": "BowlingLife","logo": {"@type": "ImageObject","url": "https://bowlinglife.eu/logo.png"}},"mainEntityOfPage": {"@type": "WebPage","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/2026-striking-against-breast-cancer-mixed-doubles-oil-pattern"}},{"@type": "SportsEvent","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/2026-striking-against-breast-cancer-mixed-doubles-oil-pattern/#event","name": "2026 Storm PBA/PWBA Striking Against Breast Cancer Mixed Doubles Tournament","sport": "Bowling","startDate": "2026-07-30","endDate": "2026-08-02","location": {"@type": "Place","name": "Copperfield Bowl","address": {"@type": "PostalAddress","addressLocality": "Houston","addressRegion": "TX","addressCountry": "US"}},"competitor": [{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Chris Via" },{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Bryanna Coté" }],"description": "The elite annual mixed doubles tournament bringing top professional male and female bowlers together in Houston to raise funds for breast cancer research."},{"@type": "FAQPage","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/2026-striking-against-breast-cancer-mixed-doubles-oil-pattern/#faq","mainEntity": [{"@type": "Question","name": "What are the oil pattern specifications for the 2026 Striking Against Breast Cancer Mixed Doubles?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "The 2026 tournament lane condition features a pattern length of 40 feet with a flat and demanding oil ratio of 2.18:1."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "When and where is the 2026 Storm PBA/PWBA Striking Against Breast Cancer Mixed Doubles held?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "The event takes place from July 30 through August 2, 2026, hosted at Copperfield Bowl in Houston, Texas."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "What is the tournament event schedule?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "The week kicks off on Thursday, July 30, with official practice sessions and the Beauties vs Beasts match. Qualifying squads A and B take the lanes on Friday, followed by squads C and D on Saturday. The tournament wraps up with the semifinal and final rounds on Sunday, August 2."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "Who are the defending champions at the Mixed Doubles event?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "PBA star Chris Via and PWBA standout Bryanna Coté are the defending champions, having captured the historic 25th anniversary tournament title during the 2025 event."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "What charity does the Striking Against Breast Cancer tournament support?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "This annual tournament operates with a larger mission to benefit the X Out Breast Cancer Foundation, organized with major sponsorship from Storm Bowling Products and the Professional Bowlers Association."}}]}]}

Thursday’s power outage in the area did not stop EJ Tackett and Deo Benard from holding their leads at the PBA Norm Duke Open. Thursday’s power outage EJ Tackett and Deo Benard from holding their leads Both players finished qualifying on top of their respective squads at LuckyStrike Sinking Spring in Pennsylvania, earning No. 1 seeds for Sunday’stelevised stepladder finals on CBS Sports Network. CBS Sports Network Benard led A-Squad with 5,659 after 25 games, while Tackett topped B-Squadwith 5,580. The 22-year-old Benard averaged more than 226 on the 39-foot Norm Duke oilpattern and will now wait for his opponent in the A-Squad final. It will beeither Marshall Kent, Richie Teece or Bill O’Neill. Kent earned the No. 2 seed with 5,460, while Teece climbed into third with5,354 after a wild final round. O’Neill grabbed the fourth seed with 5,339,finishing just one pin ahead of Zach Wilkins. On the other side of the bracket, the 2026 PBA World Championship winnermaintained the lead in B-Squad. Tackett finished 201 pins ahead of AnthonySimonsen, who took the No. 2 seed with 5,379. 2026 PBA World Championship winner AJ Johnson earned the third seed with 5,366, while Eric Jones secured thefinal spot with 5,313. Your Weekly Bowling Digest The latest bowling news, tips, and gear reviews—all wrapped up in a quick 3-minute read delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe Now The Norm Duke Open format keeps the two squads separate until the final match.Each squad will bowl its own televised stepladder, with the No. 1 seed waitingfor a Race-to-Two match. The A-Squad stepladder will begin Sunday at 12 p.m. ET and will be aired onCBS Sports Network. The B-Squad stepladder will follow at 2 p.m. ET. 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Storm did not enter the event as the top seed. It did not have the easiestpath, nor the best individual season this year. But Storm did not need any ofthat to prove it had the best bowlers who could play not only for themselves,but for the team. Again. For the second straight year, Storm won the PBA Elite League: Battle of theBrands, claiming another Manufacturer’s Cup title. claiming another Manufacturer’s Cup title Storm qualified third in the regular season, then defeated Brunswick, Hammerand Motiv to win back-to-back Manufacturer’s Cup titles. The final was a rematch of last year’s championship match, with Storm onceagain facing Motiv. And yet again, the result stayed the same with Storm defeating Motiv 2-0 in the Race-to-Two final. The opening game was lowscoring, with both teams fighting through several splits on the 43-foot RandyPedersen oil pattern. Storm took it 183-178. The second game was much cleaner when it mattered most. With the title inreach, Storm struck in the seventh, eighth and ninth frames to shut out Motiv.Captain Jason Belmonte then added three more strikes in the 10th frame,sealing a 237-170 win. Kyle Troup, Chris Via and Belmonte were part of both Storm championship teams,this time joined by Patrick Dombrowski, who had an amazing season this year,winning the 2026 U.S. Open,Darren Tang, who took down Storm's captain Belmonte to claim the PBA Chameleontitle, and François Lavoie, who served as acting manager for Storm presidentTyler Jensen. winning the 2026 U.S. Open Before the finals, Brunswick opened the stepladder by defeating Roto Grip and900 Global, then pushed Storm into a deciding roll-off. Storm responded withstrikes from Via, Dombrowski and Belmonte to win the match and move on. In the semifinal, Storm defeated Hammer 2-0. 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The PBA Norm Duke Open was suspended for the remainder of Thursday after apower outage at Lucky Strike Sinking Spring in Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania. According to the PBA official update, the outage was caused by a transformerissue affecting more than 100 businesses in the Sinking Spring area. Playershad completed three games before competition was stopped. After more than an hour without power, tournament officials decided that playwould not resume Thursday. The remaining 64 players, 32 from each squad, willreturn Friday, June 19, at 9 a.m. ET. The format has also been adjusted. Scores from the three completed games on Thursday will count toward eachplayer’s total pinfall. Players will continue Friday with a six-game round.After that, the top 16 players from each squad will advance to anotherfour-game round later Friday, with the start time still to be determined. The top four players from each squad after Friday’s 10 games will advance toSunday’s televised stepladder finals. Your Weekly Bowling Digest The latest bowling news, tips, and gear reviews—all wrapped up in a quick 3-minute read delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe Now Sunday’s televised rounds are scheduled for CBS Sports Network. The A-Squadstepladder is set for 12 p.m. ET on Sunday, followed by the B-Squad stepladderlater at 2 p.m. ET. The two squad winners are scheduled to meet in thechampionship match at 4 p.m. ET. CBS Sports Network The PBA Norm Duke Open uses a unique two-squad format, with A-Squad andB-Squad staying separate until the championship match. Deo Benard led A-Squad, while EJ Tackett led B-Squad before the field was cut to the top 64 players. Deo Benard led A-Squad, while EJ Tackett led B-Squad before the field was cut to the top 64 players {"@context": "https://schema.org","@graph": [{"@type": "NewsArticle","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/pba-norm-duke-open-suspended-power-outage/#article","headline": "PBA Norm Duke Open Suspended on Thursday Due to Power Outage; Format Adjusted","description": "A transformer issue in Sinking Spring, PA forces tournament officials to suspend the PBA Norm Duke Open on Thursday. Play will resume Friday with an altered competition format.","image": ["https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/bowlinglife/media/Posts_Uploads/Discord_ad_banner_bowlinglife.png"],"datePublished": "2026-06-18T17:30:00-04:00","dateModified": "2026-06-18T17:30:00-04:00","author": {"@type": "Organization","name": "BowlingLife","url": "https://bowlinglife.eu"},"publisher": {"@type": "Organization","name": "BowlingLife","logo": {"@type": "ImageObject","url": "https://bowlinglife.eu/logo.png"}},"mainEntityOfPage": {"@type": "WebPage","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/pba-norm-duke-open-suspended-power-outage"}},{"@type": "SportsEvent","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/pba-norm-duke-open-suspended-power-outage/#event","name": "2026 PBA Norm Duke Open","sport": "Bowling","startDate": "2026-06-16","endDate": "2026-06-21","eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventRescheduled","location": {"@type": "Place","name": "Lucky Strike Sinking Spring","address": {"@type": "PostalAddress","addressLocality": "Sinking Spring","addressRegion": "PA","addressCountry": "US"}},"description": "PBA Tour event featuring a split dual-squad format that crowns separate A and B squad stepladder winners before matching them in an overall title game."},{"@type": "FAQPage","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/pba-norm-duke-open-suspended-power-outage/#faq","mainEntity": [{"@type": "Question","name": "Why was the PBA Norm Duke Open suspended on Thursday?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "The tournament was suspended mid-session due to an area power outage caused by a transformer issue that knocked out electricity to more than 100 businesses around Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "When will the PBA Norm Duke Open resume play?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "The remaining 64 match-play field competitors (32 from A-Squad and 32 from B-Squad) will return to the lanes on Friday, June 19, 2026, at 9 a.m. ET."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "How has the PBA Norm Duke Open format changed after the delay?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "Pinfall totals from Thursday's three completed games stand. On Friday, athletes will complete a six-game block before cutting the squads down to the top 16. Those players will then immediately follow with a revised four-game round later Friday to determine the final four TV stepladder positions."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "What is the TV broadcast schedule for the Norm Duke Open finals?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "The televised stages stay on track for Sunday, June 21, on CBS Sports Network. The A-Squad stepladder triggers at 12 p.m. ET, the B-Squad bracket kicks off at 2 p.m. ET, and the final survival match settles the championship at 4 p.m. ET."}}]}]}

After 12 games of qualifying at the PBA Norm Duke Open in Pennsylvania, thefield was cut to 64 players. The event, named after PBA legend NormDuke, is using a unique two-squad format. A-Squad and B-Squad will stayseparate all the way until the championship match, meaning two different racesare developing side by side. For now, those races are led by Deo Benard and EJ Tackett. Benard led A-Squad with 2,679, while 2026 PBA World Championship winnerTackett stayed well ahead of B-Squad with 2,765. Both players moved safelyinto the top 64, but they did it in very different ways. PBA World Championship winner Tackett created the biggest gap of the tournament so far. His 2,765 total lefthim 165 pins clear of Brett Lloyd, who finished second in B-Squad with 2,600.That kind of separation stood out even more on a pattern where scores havestayed lower than usual throughout the field. Chase Nadeau finished third in B-Squad with 2,585, followed by JoshuaMcCandless with 2,583 and Eric Jones with 2,582. While Tackett had room at the top, Benard had much less space in A-Squad. ZachWilkins finished second with 2,659, only 20 pins behind him. Brandon Bonta,one of the strongest Rookie of the Year candidates this season, was third with2,617. Jason Sterner followed with 2,616, while Alex Horton completed the topfive with 2,607. The bigger drama came near the cut line. Cameron Crowe claimed the final advancing spot in A-Squad with 2,402. Hefinished just ahead of Tim Gruendler and Jason Belmonte, who nearly producedone of the biggest comebacks of the qualifying round. Belmonte had opened the tournament far outside the cut after averaging justover 170 in his first six-game block. On Wednesday, he fought his way backwith games of 233, 225, 255, 245 and 257, moving himself into position late inthe round. But the comeback stopped one game short. Belmonte finished the block with 157, leaving the 15-time major champion fivepins short of advancing. In B-Squad, Andrew Hall claimed the final advancing spot with 2,415. Your Weekly Bowling Digest The latest bowling news, tips, and gear reviews—all wrapped up in a quick 3-minute read delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe Now The PBA Norm Duke Open now moves into elimination rounds, where both squadswill continue on separate paths. The remaining 32 players in each squad willbowl six games Thursday at 11 a.m. ET, with the top 16 from each squadadvancing. Another six-game round follows at 6 p.m. ET, cutting each squad to eightplayers. On Friday, the final elimination round will reduce each squad to four players.Those players will advance to the group stepladder finals. The televised rounds are scheduled for Sunday, June 21, on CBS Sports Network. CBS Sports Network The A-Squad stepladder will begin at 12 p.m. ET, followed by the B-Squadstepladder at 2 p.m. ET. 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Ben Robinson won his first PBA Regional title on Sunday at the 2026 PBA LuckyStrike Manassas Open presented by KR Strikeforce. The tournament was held at Bowl America Bull Run in Manassas, Virginia. Robinson, a two-handed left-hander from England, defeated Deo Benard 216-206in the championship match. The win gave Robinson the title and the $3,000first-place prize. Robinson started the event by finishing fourth in qualifying with 1,850 overeight games. The tournament had 100 players, with the field later cut to thetop third for the next stage. In the advancers round, Robinson moved up to second place. He then led thefield through the Round of 16 and Round of 8 before reaching the title match. Benard finished second and earned $1,300. Alex Glinski and Richie Teece placedthird and fourth, with each earning $1,050. The victory is an important career step for Robinson. A PBA Regional titlealso carries a practical benefit, as it gives a player entry into the PBATournament of Champions main field without needing to bowl the pre-tournamentqualifier. PBA Regional events are held in four countries: the United States, Sweden,Japan and China. {"@context": "https://schema.org","@graph": [{"@type": "NewsArticle","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/2026-pba-lucky-strike-manassas-open-ben-robinson-wins/#article","headline": "Ben Robinson Wins First PBA Regional Title at 2026 Manassas Open","description": "England's two-handed left-hander Ben Robinson defeats Deo Benard 216-206 to claim his first career PBA Regional title at Bowl America Bull Run in Virginia.","image": ["https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/bowlinglife/media/Posts_Uploads/Discord_ad_banner_bowlinglife.png","https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/bowlinglife/media/Posts_Uploads/BowlingLIfe_Fantasy_banner_for_articles.png"],"datePublished": "2026-06-15T10:00:00-04:00","dateModified": "2026-06-15T10:00:00-04:00","author": {"@type": "Organization","name": "BowlingLife","url": "https://bowlinglife.eu"},"publisher": {"@type": "Organization","name": "BowlingLife","logo": {"@type": "ImageObject","url": "https://bowlinglife.eu/logo.png"}},"mainEntityOfPage": {"@type": "WebPage","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/2026-pba-lucky-strike-manassas-open-ben-robinson-wins"}},{"@type": "SportsEvent","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/2026-pba-lucky-strike-manassas-open-ben-robinson-wins/#event","name": "2026 PBA Lucky Strike Manassas Open","sport": "Bowling","startDate": "2026-06-13","endDate": "2026-06-14","location": {"@type": "Place","name": "Bowl America Bull Run","address": {"@type": "PostalAddress","addressLocality": "Manassas","addressRegion": "VA","addressCountry": "US"}},"competitor": [{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Ben Robinson" },{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Deo Benard" },{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Alex Glinski" },{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Richie Teece" }],"description": "PBA Regional Tour East region event presented by KR Strikeforce, featuring a 100-player field cut to brackets."},{"@type": "FAQPage","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/2026-pba-lucky-strike-manassas-open-ben-robinson-wins/#faq","mainEntity": [{"@type": "Question","name": "Who won the 2026 PBA Lucky Strike Manassas Open?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "Ben Robinson of England won the title by defeating Deo Benard 216-206 in the championship match on Sunday."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "What was the prize money payout for the 2026 Manassas Open?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "Winner Ben Robinson earned the $3,000 first-place prize. Runner-up Deo Benard took home $1,300, while Alex Glinski and Richie Teece each collected $1,050 for their third and fourth-place finishes."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "What are the benefits of winning a PBA Regional title?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "In addition to the title and prize money, a PBA Regional victory provides the player with direct entry into the main field of the prestigious PBA Tournament of Champions, bypassing the need to complete the pre-tournament qualifier (PTQ)."}}]}]}

Chris Barnes won the 2026 PBA50 FireLake Classic on Sunday, defeating BradAngelo 258-211 in the championship match for his ninth PBA50 Tour title. Barnes entered the stepladder finals as the No. 1 seed after moving from fifthto first during the Advancers Round. In the championship match, Barnes started with three straight strikes andquickly built pressure. Angelo opened with four straight spares before makinga ball change and finding a better look in the second half of the game. Barnes stayed ahead, added another strike run from the fifth frame, andfinished with 258. Angelo struck five times over his final seven shots, but hecould not close the gap. He finished with 211 and took second place. Before reaching the title match, Angelo advanced through the stepladder bydefeating Mark Dillard 236-210 and Tom Hess 231-210. Against Hess, Angelodelivered three strikes in the 10th frame to move into the final. The stepladder opened with Mark Dillard against Bill Fabian. Both players weremaking their first PBA50 stepladder finals appearance. Dillard won the openingmatch 245-218. The PBA50 Tour now moves to Anderson, Indiana, for David Small’s ChampionshipLanes Classic. The event begins June 18. PBA50 Tour PBA50 FireLake Classic Match 1 Dillard def. Fabian 245 - 218 Match 2 Angelo def. Dillard 236 - 210 Match 3 Angelo def. Hess 231 - 210 Championship Match Barnes def. Angelo 258 - 211 {"@context": "https://schema.org","@graph": [{"@type": "NewsArticle","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/2026-pba50-firelake-classic-chris-barnes-wins/#article","headline": "Chris Barnes Wins 2026 PBA50 FireLake Classic for Ninth Title","description": "Chris Barnes captures his ninth career PBA50 Tour title with a dominant 258-211 victory over Brad Angelo at the 2026 PBA50 FireLake Classic.","image": ["https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/bowlinglife/media/Posts_Uploads/Discord_ad_banner_bowlinglife.png","https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/bowlinglife/media/Posts_Uploads/BowlingLIfe_Fantasy_banner_for_articles.png"],"datePublished": "2026-06-15T09:00:00-05:00","dateModified": "2026-06-15T09:00:00-05:00","author": {"@type": "Organization","name": "BowlingLife","url": "https://bowlinglife.eu"},"publisher": {"@type": "Organization","name": "BowlingLife","logo": {"@type": "ImageObject","url": "https://bowlinglife.eu/logo.png"}},"mainEntityOfPage": {"@type": "WebPage","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/2026-pba50-firelake-classic-chris-barnes-wins"}},{"@type": "SportsEvent","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/2026-pba50-firelake-classic-chris-barnes-wins/#event","name": "2026 PBA50 FireLake Classic Stepladder Finals","sport": "Bowling","startDate": "2026-06-14","endDate": "2026-06-14","location": {"@type": "Place","name": "FireLake Bowling Center","address": {"@type": "PostalAddress","addressLocality": "Shawnee","addressRegion": "OK","addressCountry": "US"}},"competitor": [{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Chris Barnes" },{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Brad Angelo" },{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Tom Hess" },{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Mark Dillard" },{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Bill Fabian" }],"description": "The top-five stepladder finals of the 2026 PBA50 FireLake Classic tournament."},{"@type": "FAQPage","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/2026-pba50-firelake-classic-chris-barnes-wins/#faq","mainEntity": [{"@type": "Question","name": "Who won the 2026 PBA50 FireLake Classic?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "Chris Barnes won the tournament by defeating Brad Angelo 258-211 in the final championship match as the tournament's No. 1 seed."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "How many PBA50 Tour titles does Chris Barnes have?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "With his win at the FireLake Classic, Chris Barnes has now earned nine career PBA50 Tour titles."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "What were the match results for the PBA50 FireLake Classic stepladder finals?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "Match 1: Mark Dillard def. Bill Fabian 245-218; Match 2: Brad Angelo def. Mark Dillard 236-210; Match 3: Brad Angelo def. Tom Hess 231-210; Championship Match: Chris Barnes def. Brad Angelo 258-211."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "Where does the PBA50 Tour travel next?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "The tour heads to Anderson, Indiana, for David Small’s Championship Lanes Classic, which is scheduled to begin on June 18, 2026."}}]}]}

Jillian Martin won the 2026 Go Bowling U.S. Women’s Open on Tuesday night atRoyal Pin Woodland in Indianapolis. Martin defeated Malaysia’s Sin Li Jane in the championship match after a212-212 tie and a four-shot roll-off. The win gave Martin her second careermajor, fourth PWBA Tour title overall, and the $60,000 first prize just daysbefore her 22nd birthday. Martin entered the stepladder finals as the No. 4 seed and had to win fourmatches to claim the title. She opened the night against No. 5 seed Jordan Snodgrass and won 212-166. In the second match, Martin faced Latvia’s Diana Zavjalova. The match stayedlow-scoring, but Martin advanced with a 172-166 win. Martin then met Ukraine’s Dasha Kovalova in the semifinal. Kovalova, the No. 2seed, stayed close throughout the match, but Martin won 230-223 to reach thetitle match against Sin. Sin entered the final as the No. 1 seed after a strong week in Indianapolis.She was on a mission to win her second U.S. Women’s Open title after claiming this major at Royal Pin Woodland in 2024. strong week in Indianapolis claiming this major at Royal Pin Woodland in 2024 The championship match became one of the closest finals of the season, withthe title decided by a one-ball roll-off. Both players struck on the first shot. On the second shot, both left threepins. On the third shot, both struck again. The match ended on the fourth shotwhen Martin struck and Sin left nine. Your Weekly Bowling Digest The latest bowling news, tips, and gear reviews—all wrapped up in a quick 3-minute read delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe Now Sin finished second for the second straight week after also reaching the finalat the PWBA Barbara Chrisman Classic. She earned $30,000 for her runner-upfinish. PWBA Barbara Chrisman Classic Kovalova placed third and earned $22,000. 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The stepladder finals are set at the 2026 U.S. Women’s Open. After 56 games ofqualifying, the cashers round and match play at Royal Pin Woodland inIndianapolis, the field has been reduced from 107 players to five. Malaysia’s Sin Li Jane will enter Tuesday night’s finals as the No. 1 seed. Itis her second U.S. Women’s Open top seed in three years at the same center. In2024, Malaysia’s star went all the way, winning the eagle trophy against Latvia’s Diana Zavjalova before later claiming the 2024 PWBA Player of theYear award. winning the eagle trophy against Latvia’s Diana Zavjalova A rematch of the 2024 final is still possible, as Zavjalova also made thestepladder finals as the No. 3 seed. To reach Sin again, she will first haveto face the winner of the opening match between No. 4 seed Jillian Martin andNo. 5 seed Jordan Snodgrass. The winner of that match would then meetUkraine’s Dasha Kovalova, who qualified as the No. 2 seed. The winner of the 2026 U.S. Women’s Open will earn the major title, the greenjacket, the eagle trophy and the $60,000 first prize. The stepladder finals will take place Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET and will bebroadcast live on CBS Sports Network. CBS Sports Network {"@context": "https://schema.org","@graph": [{"@type": "NewsArticle","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/2026-us-womens-open-stepladder-finals-lineup/#article","headline": "Stepladder Finals Set at 2026 U.S. Women’s Open; Sin Li Jane Takes Top Seed","description": "The top five finalists are locked in for the 2026 Go Bowling U.S. Women's Open at Royal Pin Woodland. Malaysia's Sin Li Jane claims the No. 1 seed for Tuesday's live broadcast.","image": ["https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/bowlinglife/media/Posts_Uploads/Discord_ad_banner_bowlinglife.png"],"datePublished": "2026-06-16T15:00:00-04:00","dateModified": "2026-06-16T15:00:00-04:00","author": {"@type": "Organization","name": "BowlingLife","url": "https://bowlinglife.eu"},"publisher": {"@type": "Organization","name": "BowlingLife","logo": {"@type": "ImageObject","url": "https://bowlinglife.eu/logo.png"}},"mainEntityOfPage": {"@type": "WebPage","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/2026-us-womens-open-stepladder-finals-lineup"}},{"@type": "SportsEvent","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/2026-us-womens-open-stepladder-finals-lineup/#event","name": "2026 Go Bowling U.S. Women's Open Stepladder Finals","sport": "Bowling","startDate": "2026-06-16T19:00:00-04:00","endDate": "2026-06-16T22:00:00-04:00","location": {"@type": "Place","name": "Royal Pin Woodland","address": {"@type": "PostalAddress","addressLocality": "Indianapolis","addressRegion": "IN","addressCountry": "US"}},"competitor": [{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Sin Li Jane" },{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Dasha Kovalova" },{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Diana Zavjalova" },{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Jillian Martin" },{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Jordan Snodgrass" }],"description": "The premier televised five-player stepladder finals of the 2026 U.S. Women's Open major championship."},{"@type": "FAQPage","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/2026-us-womens-open-stepladder-finals-lineup/#faq","mainEntity": [{"@type": "Question","name": "Who is the No. 1 seed for the 2026 U.S. Women's Open finals?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "Sin Li Jane of Malaysia earned the No. 1 seed after 56 total games of qualifying and match play. This is her second time securing the top seed at Royal Pin Woodland, having won the tournament previously in 2024."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "What are the player seeds and matchups for the U.S. Women's Open stepladder?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "The seeds are No. 1 Sin Li Jane, No. 2 Dasha Kovalova, No. 3 Diana Zavjalova, No. 4 Jillian Martin, and No. 5 Jordan Snodgrass. The opening match will feature Jillian Martin vs. Jordan Snodgrass, with the winner advancing to face Diana Zavjalova."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "What is the prize payout for the 2026 U.S. Women's Open champion?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "The champion will receive a $60,000 first prize check along with the major championship title, the coveted green jacket, and the signature eagle trophy."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "When and where can I watch the 2026 U.S. Women's Open finals live?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "The stepladder finals air live on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 7 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on CBS Sports Network."}}]}]}

Jordan Snodgrass stayed in front after the second day of qualifying at the2026 U.S. Women’s Open at Royal Pin Woodland in Indianapolis. Afterleading the opening round on Thursday,Snodgrass added 1,770 over eight games on Friday. That moved her 16-game totalto 3,668 - the second-highest 16-game qualifying score since the PWBA Tourrelaunch - and kept her at the top of the standings heading into the finalqualifying round. leading the opening round on Thursday Latvia’s Diana Zavjalova is currently second with 3,559. Brittany Smith movedinto third place with 3,556 after posting the best eight-game block on Friday,knocking down 1,789 pins. Liz Kuhlkin is fourth with 3,509. Erin McCarthy, the2026 USBC Queens champion,completes the top five with 3,496. 2026 USBC Queens champion Jax State NCAA national championAnnalise OBryant is sixth with 3,472. Ukraine’s Dasha Kovalova is seventh with3,468. Jax State NCAA national champion Stephanie Zavala sits eighth with 3,429, followed by Crystal Elliott in ninthwith 3,426. Gianna Brandolino, another Jax State bowler, completes the top 10with 3,419. Full results after two qualifying blocks can be foundhere. here The third qualifying round will be played on a 58-foot oil pattern. Afterthat, the field will be cut to the top 36 players, who will advance toSunday’s Cashers’ Round. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bowling News • Reviews • Tips (@bowlinglife.eu) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bowling News • Reviews • Tips (@bowlinglife.eu) After the Cashers’ Round, the field will be cut again to the top 24 forround-robin match play. Match play will begin Sunday at 5 p.m. ET with the first eight-game block. Twomore match-play blocks will follow Monday at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET. After 56 total games, the top five players will advance to the stepladderfinals. 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After winning the 2026 PWBA Barbara Chrisman Classic last week for her seventhcareer PWBA Tour title, Jordan Snodgrass kept her momentum going by leadingthe opening day of qualifying at the 2026 Go Bowling U.S. Women’s Open. winning the 2026 PWBA Barbara Chrisman Classic Snodgrass finished Thursday’s opening block at Royal Pin Woodland inIndianapolis with 1,898 over eight games, a 237.25 average, on the first offour U.S. Women’s Open oil patterns. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bowling News • Reviews • Tips (@bowlinglife.eu) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bowling News • Reviews • Tips (@bowlinglife.eu) NCAA national champion with Jax State, Annalise OBryant, finished the day insecond place with 1,893, just five pins behind Snodgrass. NCAA national champion with Jax State Liz Kuhlkin and Colombia’s Maria José Bohr tied for third with 1,868. Latvia’sDiana Zavjalova completed the top five with 1,861. Dasha Kovalova of Ukraine finished sixth with 1,842. Lauren Russo was seventhwith 1,834, followed by Malaysia’s Sin Li Jane in eighth with 1,808. Maryssa Carey finished ninth with 1,802, while Taylor Bulthuis closed the top10 with 1,782. The defending champion, Singapore’s New Hui Fen, who defeated Snodgrass in the final after her historic run from the No. 5 seed, is currently in 29thposition with 1,702 total.Full results after the first qualifying round can be found here. who defeated Snodgrass in the final after her historic run from the No. 5 seed here. Your Weekly Bowling Digest The latest bowling news, tips, and gear reviews—all wrapped up in a quick 3-minute read delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe Now There is still a long way to go before the champion is crowned. Players havecompleted only eight games, with 16 more qualifying games still scheduled ontwo difficult oil patterns before the first cut. Qualifying continues Friday and Saturday with eight-game blocks at 8 a.m., 1p.m. and 6 p.m. ET. 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Verity Crawley and Missy Parkin will miss the 2026 U.S. Women’s Open at RoyalPin Woodland in Indianapolis. Both players withdrew before the start of the major, which begins today withofficial practice before qualifying starts Thursday. Crawley has been dealing with a stress fracture in her right shin. The injuryhad already kept her out of recent PWBA Tour events, and she has now decidednot to bowl one of the biggest tournaments of the season. “After a lot of thought, I have made the incredibly difficult decision towithdraw from the tournament,” Crawley said on her social media. “Deep down, Ithink I knew this had to happen. For my long-term health, it is the rightchoice, but that doesn’t make the decision any easier.” Crawley said she first hoped to compete through the injury by managing thepain and using a walking boot away from the lanes. However, a recent practicesession changed that plan. “I really thought I could just power through - deal with the pain and wear theboot when I wasn't on the lanes,” Crawley said. “But the reality hit homeduring a recent practice session. I experienced pain just doing a basic swingand slide drill without the boot, to the point where I was too apprehensive toeven attempt a full approach.” She said sitting out the U.S. Women’s Open was difficult, but added that herfocus now has to be on healing and rebuilding strength properly. After the U.S. Women's Open, the PWBA Tour will have around a six-week break.That could give Crawley time to recover before a possible return at the 2026PBA/PWBA Striking Against Breast Cancer Mixed Doubles in July. Parkin, a 13-time Team USA member, also withdrew from the event. She said thedecision was made because of personal reasons and recent health issues. “This will be the first time I’ve ever missed bowling this event since I was19 years old,” Parkin said. “Due to some personal reasons and a few healthbumps lately, I’m taking this time to prioritize my future and long-termhealth.” The withdrawals from Crawley and Parkin alsochanged the 2026 U.S. Women's Open tournament schedule. changed the 2026 U.S. Women's Open tournament schedule The PTQ had originally been set for Tuesday, with 49 players scheduled to bowleight games. Even before the withdrawals, the setup was unusual, as 48 ofthose 49 players were expected to advance into the main field. But with twoopen spots available in the main field, every player listed for the PTQ couldbe moved directly into the main event. With no cut left to make, organizerscancelled the PTQ and informed the players. 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The PTQ for the 2026 U.S. Women’s Open has been cancelled ahead of the eventat Royal Pin Woodland in Indianapolis. The tournament will start on June 10 with the live finals scheduled forTuesday, June 16, on CBS Sports Network. The PTQ was originally set to feature 49 players bowling eight games at 11a.m. ET on Tuesday. However, the format had already created an unusualsituation, as 48 of those 49 players were expected to advance into the mainfield. That changed again when two players withdrew from the U.S. Women’s Open main field.England’s Verity Crawley pulled out after suffering a stress fracture in her right shin earlier in May. Missy Parkin also withdrew from the competition, citing personal reasons and a few health issues in a post on social media. With open spots in the main field, every player listed for the PTQ could move into the main event. With no cut left to make, organizers cancelled the PTQ and informed theplayers. TOgether with the players listed on the PTQ, the main field will include thetop 75 players from the 2025 PWBA Tour points list, past U.S. Women’s Openchampions, and BPAA exemption. Your Weekly Bowling Digest The latest bowling news, tips, and gear reviews—all wrapped up in a quick 3-minute read delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe Now The 2026 U.S. Women’s Open will begin tomorrow with official practice on eachof the four tournament oil patterns, which have not yet been announced. Qualifying rounds are scheduled to begin Thursday at Royal Pin Woodland. Theevent will continue through the televised finals on Tuesday, June 16, at 7p.m. local time. {"@context": "https://schema.org","@graph": [{"@type": "NewsArticle","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/2026-us-womens-open-ptq-cancelled/#article","headline": "PTQ Cancelled for 2026 U.S. Women’s Open After Main Field Shift","description": "The Pre-Tournament Qualifier for the 2026 U.S. Women's Open has been officially cancelled after Verity Crawley's withdrawal allowed all PTQ entrants to advance directly into the main field.","image": ["https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/bowlinglife/media/Posts_Uploads/Discord_ad_banner_bowlinglife.png"],"datePublished": "2026-06-09T14:00:00-04:00","dateModified": "2026-06-09T14:00:00-04:00","author": {"@type": "Organization","name": "BowlingLife","url": "https://bowlinglife.eu"},"publisher": {"@type": "Organization","name": "BowlingLife","logo": {"@type": "ImageObject","url": "https://bowlinglife.eu/logo.png"}},"mainEntityOfPage": {"@type": "WebPage","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/2026-us-womens-open-ptq-cancelled"}},{"@type": "SportsEvent","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/2026-us-womens-open-ptq-cancelled/#event","name": "2026 Go Bowling U.S. Women's Open","sport": "Bowling","startDate": "2026-06-10","endDate": "2026-06-16","location": {"@type": "Place","name": "Royal Pin Woodland","address": {"@type": "PostalAddress","addressLocality": "Indianapolis","addressRegion": "IN","addressCountry": "US"}},"description": "The 2026 U.S. Women's Open major tournament, featuring elite competitive qualifying on four different oil patterns and a televised stepladder final on CBS Sports Network."},{"@type": "FAQPage","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/2026-us-womens-open-ptq-cancelled/#faq","mainEntity": [{"@type": "Question","name": "Why was the 2026 U.S. Women's Open PTQ cancelled?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "The Pre-Tournament Qualifier was cancelled because 48 of the 49 listed players were already projected to advance. When England's Verity Crawley withdrew due to a stress fracture in her right shin, it opened up an additional spot, allowing every remaining PTQ player to move straight into the main field without needing a cut."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "When and where is the 2026 U.S. Women's Open?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "The event begins with official practice on June 10, 2026, followed by qualifying rounds at Royal Pin Woodland in Indianapolis, Indiana."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "How can I watch the 2026 U.S. Women's Open finals?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "The live televised stepladder finals are scheduled to air on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 7 p.m. local time on CBS Sports Network."}}]}]}

Jordan Snodgrass turned the top seed into a title Friday night, winning the2026 PWBA Barbara Chrisman Classic presented by Storm at HP Lanes in Columbus,Ohio. Snodgrass defeated Malaysia’s Sin Li Jane 250-198 in the championship match toclaim her seventh career PWBA Tour title. The final did not stay close for long. Snodgrass opened with six straightstrikes, building early pressure on Sin, who entered the stepladder finals asthe No. 2 seed. A 4-6-7-10 split in the seventh frame briefly opened the door,but Sin could not make up enough ground. Sin reached the final after defeating Shannon Pluhowsky 256-188 in thesemifinal. Pluhowsky was making her third straight championship-roundappearance of the 2026 PWBA season after winning thePWBA BowlTV Openand finishing second at thePWBA Lilac City Open. PWBA BowlTV Open PWBA Lilac City Open The stepladder finals began with South Korea’s Seo Yeon Ryu facing OliviaFarwell. Ryu, who became thefirst Korean player to compete on the PWBA Tourthis year, added another milestone by reaching the championship round duringher first season. first Korean player to compete on the PWBA Tour Her first win on the TV pair will have to wait. Farwell won the opening match220-182 on her 28th birthday. Your Weekly Bowling Digest The latest bowling news, tips, and gear reviews—all wrapped up in a quick 3-minute read delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe Now Farwell then advanced to face Pluhowsky, but the run ended in the secondmatch. Pluhowsky won 245-227 to move into the semifinal against Sin. The event in Columbus was the first PWBA tournament held in honor of BarbaraChrisman, the co-founder of Storm Bowling. The PWBA Tour now moves to Indianapolis for the Go Bowling U.S. Women’s Openat Royal Pin Woodland. The major begins June 9. {"@context": "https://schema.org","@graph": [{"@type": "NewsArticle","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/2026-pwba-barbara-chrisman-classic-jordan-snodgrass-wins/#article","headline": "Jordan Snodgrass Wins 2026 PWBA Barbara Chrisman Classic","description": "Top seed Jordan Snodgrass opens with six straight strikes to defeat Malaysia's Sin Li Jane 250-198 and capture her seventh career PWBA Tour title in Columbus, Ohio.","image": ["https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/bowlinglife/media/Posts_Uploads/Discord_ad_banner_bowlinglife.png"],"datePublished": "2026-06-06T10:00:00-04:00","dateModified": "2026-06-06T10:00:00-04:00","author": {"@type": "Organization","name": "BowlingLife","url": "https://bowlinglife.eu"},"publisher": {"@type": "Organization","name": "BowlingLife","logo": {"@type": "ImageObject","url": "https://bowlinglife.eu/logo.png"}},"mainEntityOfPage": {"@type": "WebPage","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/2026-pwba-barbara-chrisman-classic-jordan-snodgrass-wins"}},{"@type": "SportsEvent","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/2026-pwba-barbara-chrisman-classic-jordan-snodgrass-wins/#event","name": "2026 PWBA Barbara Chrisman Classic Stepladder Finals","sport": "Bowling","startDate": "2026-06-05","endDate": "2026-06-05","location": {"@type": "Place","name": "HP Lanes","address": {"@type": "PostalAddress","addressLocality": "Columbus","addressRegion": "OH","addressCountry": "US"}},"competitor": [{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Jordan Snodgrass" },{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Sin Li Jane" },{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Shannon Pluhowsky" },{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Olivia Farwell" },{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Seo Yeon Ryu" }],"description": "The concluding stepladder finals of the inaugural PWBA Barbara Chrisman Classic, honoring the co-founder of Storm Bowling."},{"@type": "FAQPage","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/2026-pwba-barbara-chrisman-classic-jordan-snodgrass-wins/#faq","mainEntity": [{"@type": "Question","name": "Who won the 2026 PWBA Barbara Chrisman Classic?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "Jordan Snodgrass won the title by defeating Malaysia's Sin Li Jane 250-198 in the championship match."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "How many titles does Jordan Snodgrass have on the PWBA Tour?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "With her victory in Columbus, Jordan Snodgrass has now captured seven career PWBA Tour titles."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "Who is the first Korean player to reach a PWBA championship round?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "Seo Yeon Ryu made history during the 2026 season as both the first Korean player to debut on the PWBA Tour and the first to reach a stepladder final."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "When and where is the next PWBA Tour event?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "The PWBA Tour heads to Royal Pin Woodland in Indianapolis for the Go Bowling U.S. Women's Open, a major tournament starting on June 9, 2026."}}]}]}

Cherie Tan won the 2026 PWBA Lilac City Open on Monday at ABC Gates Bowl inRochester, ending a title wait that had lasted nearly two years. The Singapore left-hander defeated Shannon Pluhowsky 225-206 in thechampionship match. Pluhowsky had already won the PWBA BowlTV Open earlier inthe week and was trying to claim another title at ABC Gates Bowl. won the PWBA BowlTV Open The victory gave Tan her sixth career PWBA Tour title, her first since the2024 PWBA BowlTV Classic, and the $10,000 top prize. 2024 PWBA BowlTV Classic Tan reached the stepladder finals as the No. 1 seed after advancing throughthe match-play bracket as the highest remaining seed. She built her advantagein the second half of the title match, striking three times from the sixththrough eighth frames. Pluhowsky could not match Tan’s strike run and had tosettle for second place. She earned $5,000 for her runner-up finish. Pluhowsky reached the title match from the No. 3 seed. She first defeatedqualifying leader Erin McCarthy 235-197, then beat Canada’s Felicia Wong218-191 in the semifinal. qualifying leader Erin McCarthy McCarthy had opened the stepladder with a 190-177 win over Singapore’s New HuiFen. Your Weekly Bowling Digest The latest bowling news, tips, and gear reviews—all wrapped up in a quick 3-minute read delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe Now The PWBA Lilac City Open closed the PWBA Summer Series in Rochester. The weekalso included a PWBA Rochester Open win by Stefanie Johnson and a PWBA BowlTV Open title for Shannon Pluhowsky. PWBA Rochester Open win by Stefanie Johnson PWBA BowlTV Open title for Shannon Pluhowsky The PWBA Tour continues June 4-6 with the PWBA Barbara Chrisman Classicpresented by Storm at HPL Bowling Center in Columbus, Ohio. {"@context": "https://schema.org","@graph": [{"@type": "NewsArticle","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/2026-pwba-lilac-city-open-cherie-tan-wins/#article","headline": "Cherie Tan Breaks Title Drought to Win 2026 PWBA Lilac City Open","description": "Singapore's Cherie Tan defeats Shannon Pluhowsky 225-206 to capture the 2026 PWBA Lilac City Open, securing her sixth career title and closing the PWBA Summer Series.","image": ["https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/bowlinglife/media/Posts_Uploads/Discord_ad_banner_bowlinglife.png"],"datePublished": "2026-06-02T09:00:00+03:00","dateModified": "2026-06-02T09:00:00+03:00","author": {"@type": "Organization","name": "BowlingLife","url": "https://bowlinglife.eu"},"publisher": {"@type": "Organization","name": "BowlingLife","logo": {"@type": "ImageObject","url": "https://bowlinglife.eu/logo.png"}},"mainEntityOfPage": {"@type": "WebPage","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/2026-pwba-lilac-city-open-cherie-tan-wins"}},{"@type": "SportsEvent","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/2026-pwba-lilac-city-open-cherie-tan-wins/#event","name": "2026 PWBA Lilac City Open Stepladder Finals","sport": "Bowling","startDate": "2026-06-01","endDate": "2026-06-01","location": {"@type": "Place","name": "ABC Gates Bowl","address": {"@type": "PostalAddress","addressLocality": "Rochester","addressRegion": "NY","addressCountry": "US"}},"competitor": [{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Cherie Tan" },{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Shannon Pluhowsky" },{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Felicia Wong" },{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Erin McCarthy" },{ "@type": "Person", "name": "New Hui Fen" }],"description": "The final event of the 2026 PWBA Summer Series in Rochester, New York."},{"@type": "FAQPage","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/2026-pwba-lilac-city-open-cherie-tan-wins/#faq","mainEntity": [{"@type": "Question","name": "Who won the 2026 PWBA Lilac City Open?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "Cherie Tan of Singapore won the 2026 PWBA Lilac City Open, defeating Shannon Pluhowsky 225-206 in the final match."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "How many PWBA titles does Cherie Tan have?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "With her victory at the Lilac City Open, Cherie Tan has won six career PWBA Tour titles."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "What was the first-place prize money for the 2026 Lilac City Open?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "Cherie Tan earned the $10,000 top prize for winning the tournament, while runner-up Shannon Pluhowsky received $5,000."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "What is the next stop on the 2026 PWBA Tour?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "The PWBA Tour moves to Columbus, Ohio, for the PWBA Barbara Chrisman Classic presented by Storm from June 4-6, 2026."}}]}]}

The last month of summer in Helsinki will once again bring the heat as one ofFinland’s biggest bowling tournaments returns to Tali Bowl. The International Hammer Challenge will take place from August 14 to 23,bringing together players from at least 14 countries for more than a week ofcompetition at one of Europe’s best-known bowling venues. More than 190 players have already registered, and the field is still growing.There is a good reason for that. The tournament will feature a total prizefund of €52,380, with €7,000 going to the champion. Format This year’s format again gives players several ways to fight their way intothe final stages. Qualification is played over six games, with entries andre-entries available. The top players from the general standings move into theA-final, while more places are available through Senior, Standard and Youthcategories in the B-final. From there, the tournament turns into match play. Players must keep winning tostay alive, first through best-of-three and best-of-five matches, before thefinal stages move into one-game matches. The champion will be decided in aone-game title match. Your Weekly Bowling Digest The latest bowling news, tips, and gear reviews—all wrapped up in a quick 3-minute read delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe Now Last year, Petteri Salonen took the IHC title after one of the most emotionalruns of the tournament. The 50-year-old advanced from the seniorsqualification and fought his way through the final rounds before defeatingSweden’s Alex Joki 228-211 in the title match to seal the biggest individualopen-title win of his career. Petteri Salonen took the IHC title Moreover, the 2026 IHC edition will also include extra prize opportunitiesthrough the 300eXtra, 250eXtra and No250eXtra challenges. These side eventsgive players more chances to win prizes during the week, even outside the mainfinal stages. 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After 20 years competing at the highest level, one of France’s best bowlers,Solène Goron, has announced her retirement from the French women’s nationalteam. “This adventure has brought me a lot, both in a sports and a human level. Sheallowed me to grow, have unforgettable experiences, and meet beautifulpeople,” Goron wrote on social media. Over two decades, Goron became one of the strongest names in the country’sbowling history and still remains one of the role models for the nextgeneration. She won more than 20 French championship titles and became European mixeddoubles champion together with Maxime Dubois at the 2025 European Championship of Champions. 2025 European Championship of Champions The 2026 European Women’s Championship in Denmark was the final chapter of hertime representing the French national team. 2026 European Women’s Championship in Denmark {"@context": "https://schema.org","@graph": [{"@type": "NewsArticle","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/solene-goron-announces-retirement-french-national-team/#article","headline": "French Bowling Legend Solène Goron Announces Retirement from National Team","description": "After an illustrious 20-year career at the highest level, France's Solène Goron has officially announced her retirement from the French women's national bowling team.","image": ["https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/bowlinglife/media/Posts_Uploads/Discord_ad_banner_bowlinglife.png"],"datePublished": "2026-06-24T15:00:00+02:00","dateModified": "2026-06-24T15:00:00+02:00","author": {"@type": "Organization","name": "BowlingLife","url": "https://bowlinglife.eu"},"publisher": {"@type": "Organization","name": "BowlingLife","logo": {"@type": "ImageObject","url": "https://bowlinglife.eu/logo.png"}},"mainEntityOfPage": {"@type": "WebPage","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/solene-goron-announces-retirement-french-national-team"}},{"@type": "FAQPage","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/solene-goron-announces-retirement-french-national-team/#faq","mainEntity": [{"@type": "Question","name": "Who announced her retirement from the French national bowling team?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "Solène Goron, one of France's top bowling athletes and a role model for the next generation, announced her retirement from the French women's national team after 20 years of elite competition."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "What are Solène Goron's major bowling career highlights?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "Over her two-decade career, Goron won more than 20 French national championship titles and captured gold as the European mixed doubles champion alongside Maxime Dubois at the 2025 European Championship of Champions."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "What was Solène Goron's final event with the national team?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "The 2026 European Women’s Championship, held in Denmark, served as the final competitive chapter for Goron representing the French national team."}}]}]}

If The Three Lions do not bring the FIFA World Cup home on July 19, Englandstill has a reason to keep its chin up. Jessica Sillis turned the final day ofthe European Women’s Championship into her country’s biggest moment in years.Well, at least in bowling. The English bowler won the Masters title on Saturday in Denmark, defeatingGermany’s Laura Beuthner 2-1 in the final. It was England’s first and onlymedal of the championship, and it came in the final and most covetedindividual event. Of the 113 players at the championship, only 24 qualified for the Mastersevent. Sillis was just above the cut, advancing as the No. 22 seed. That meantthe English bowler had to start from the opening step and win five matches toreach the top of the podium. Her run began against Denmark’s Mika Guldbæk. Sillis lost the first game195-167, but answered with 217 and 255 to win the match 2-1. In Step 2, she faced Finland’s Peppi Konsteri. This time, Sillis did not needa third game. She won 237-209 and 214-182 to move into the quarterfinals. There, another Danish opponent was waiting. Karen Kærgaard Nielsen, with aloud home crowd behind her, took the first game 226-193. But Sillis came backagain, winning the next two games 224-189 and 217-209 to reach the semifinals. That set up a semifinal against Sweden’s Nora Johansson, thesingles champion. Johansson had already defended her singles gold earlier in the week andreached the Masters medal round after a tight quarterfinal win over DeniseBlankenzee of the Netherlands. singles champion Your Weekly Bowling Digest The latest bowling news, tips, and gear reviews—all wrapped up in a quick 3-minute read delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe Now But Sillis was not interested in reputations. Neither player opened the semifinal with a big score, but Sillis won the firstgame 170-148. She then took the second game 216-204 to win the match 2-0 andsecure her place in the final. Laura Beuthner reached the title match from the other side of the bracket. TheGerman bowler defeated Denmark’s Sofie Kærgaard Nielsen 2-0 in the semifinal,winning 217-165 and 226-183. The final went all three games. Sillis won the opening game 205-189. Beuthner then answered in the secondgame, winning 238-235 by only three pins to force a deciding game. In the final game of the championship, Sillis closed the run with her highestgame of the title match. She defeated Beuthner 253-203 to win the Mastersgold. Beuthner earned silver for Germany. Nora Johansson and Sofie Kærgaard Nielsentook bronze after losing in the semifinals. The Masters event closed the 2026 European Women’s Championship in Odense.Finland finished on top of the medal table with three gold medals, two silvermedals and two bronze medals for seven total medals. Germany finished with one gold, two silver and one bronze for four medals. 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The European Bowling Federation has announced the host of the 2029 EuropeanWomen’s Championship. Due to schedule adjustments, the next European Women’s Championship will takeplace in 2029 instead of 2028, moving away from the usual two-year cycle. At the moment, Europe’s best women bowlers are competing in Denmark, where the2026 European Women’s Championship has already produced several medal stories.Sweden’s Nora Johansson defended her singles gold, Emma Palermaa and Sanna Oksanen won doubles gold for Finland, and Germany’s Saskia Malz, Laura Beuthner and Birgit Noreiks won Trios gold after defeating host nation Denmarkin the final. Nora Johansson defended her singles gold Emma Palermaa and Sanna Oksanen won doubles gold for Finland Germany’s Saskia Malz, Laura Beuthner and Birgit Noreiks won Trios gold Now, the focus has also turned to the future. The European Bowling Federation has confirmed that the 2029 European Women’sChampionship will be held in Sweden. The event is scheduled for June 13-23,2029, at Olympia Bowling in Helsingborg. It will be the first senior European Championship held in Sweden since 1998,when the European Team Championships were played at Baltiska bowling hall. Your Weekly Bowling Digest The latest bowling news, tips, and gear reviews—all wrapped up in a quick 3-minute read delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe Now Helsingborg already has a strong history of hosting major internationalbowling events. Olympia Bowling hosted the U21 World Cup in 2022 and the IBF Youth World Cup in 2025. The venue is also home to the Storm Lucky Larsen Masters, the only PBA Tour event held outside the United States. IBF Youth World Cup in 2025 Storm Lucky Larsen Masters That event will return to Olympia Bowling this year as well, with the 2026 Storm Lucky Larsen Masters scheduled for August 21-31. 2026 Storm Lucky Larsen Masters scheduled for August 21-31 {"@context": "https://schema.org","@graph": [{"@type": "NewsArticle","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/2029-european-womens-championship-host-sweden/#article","headline": "Sweden to Host 2029 European Women’s Championship at Olympia Bowling","description": "The European Bowling Federation announces that the 2029 European Women's Championship will be held in Helsingborg, Sweden, shifting the tournament's traditional two-year cycle.","image": ["https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/bowlinglife/media/Posts_Uploads/Discord_ad_banner_bowlinglife.png"],"datePublished": "2026-06-18T14:00:00+02:00","dateModified": "2026-06-18T14:00:00+02:00","author": {"@type": "Organization","name": "BowlingLife","url": "https://bowlinglife.eu"},"publisher": {"@type": "Organization","name": "BowlingLife","logo": {"@type": "ImageObject","url": "https://bowlinglife.eu/logo.png"}},"mainEntityOfPage": {"@type": "WebPage","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/2029-european-womens-championship-host-sweden"}},{"@type": "SportsEvent","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/2029-european-womens-championship-host-sweden/#event","name": "2029 European Women's Championship","sport": "Bowling","startDate": "2029-06-13","endDate": "2029-06-23","location": {"@type": "Place","name": "Olympia Bowling","address": {"@type": "PostalAddress","addressLocality": "Helsingborg","addressCountry": "SE"}},"description": "The premier senior European championship event for women's competitive bowling, marking its return to Sweden for the first time since 1998."},{"@type": "FAQPage","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/2029-european-womens-championship-host-sweden/#faq","mainEntity": [{"@type": "Question","name": "Why is the next European Women's Championship in 2029 instead of 2028?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "Due to schedule adjustments announced by the European Bowling Federation, the tournament is moving away from its traditional two-year cycle, meaning the event following the 2026 edition will take place in 2029."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "Where and when will the 2029 European Women's Championship take place?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "The championship is scheduled for June 13-23, 2029, at Olympia Bowling in Helsingborg, Sweden."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "What is the historical significance of Sweden hosting this event?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "This will be the first senior European Championship held in Sweden since 1998, when the European Team Championships were hosted at the Baltiska bowling hall."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "What other major bowling tournaments are hosted at Olympia Bowling in Helsingborg?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "Olympia Bowling hosted the U21 World Cup in 2022 and the IBF Youth World Cup in 2025. It is also the long-standing home of the Storm Lucky Larsen Masters, which is the only PBA Tour event held outside the United States."}}]}]}

It felt like Denmark had opened the door to its first home gold medal at the2026 European Women’s Championships. The crowd in Odense had already watched sisters Karen Kærgaard Nielsen andSofie Kærgaard Nielsen, together with Mika Guldbæk, finish first in qualifyingand then survive a tenth-frame thriller in the semifinal against Sweden. The momentum was there. The home crowd was loud. The chance was there. But Germany did not let Denmark’s night become a home-gold celebration. Saskia Malz, Laura Beuthner and Birgit Noreiks defeated Denmark 657-637 in theTrios final on Wednesday, turning a loud home-crowd opportunity into Germany’sfirst gold medal of the championship. The final stayed close, but Germany kept enough control late in the match tofinish 20 pins ahead. Denmark had already fought through one tight match toreach the final, but this time, the German trio had the stronger finish. Germany entered the medal round as the No. 2 seed after six games ofqualifying. The team also had a recent reminder of how quickly a strongposition can disappear. On Monday, Germany’s doubles pair Maxine Bolek andFranziska Czech led qualifying, but lost in the semifinal to eventual championsEmma Palermaa and Sanna Oksanen and had to settle for bronze. This time, Germany made sure the story ended differently. In the semifinal, Malz, Beuthner and Noreiks faced Sweden’s Ottilia Gunnarsson,Victoria Johansson and Josefin Hermansson. Both teams had to work through adifficult match, but Germany found enough control to win 616-585 and move intothe final. The other semifinal gave the home crowd one of the loudest moments of theevening. Denmark faced Sweden’s Nora Johansson, Anna Andersson and HannaEngberg, and Sweden held a small lead before the final frame. Denmark turnedthe match around in the 10th and won 633-628. Sweden did not win either semifinal, but the Trios event still ended with areason to celebrate. Both bronze medals went to Sweden, putting all sixSwedish bowlers on the podium and filling the bronze spots with blue andyellow. For Johansson, Andersson and Engberg, it was another medal together in teamcompetition. The same trio also won bronze at the 2025 IBF World Championshipsin Hong Kong. Your Weekly Bowling Digest The latest bowling news, tips, and gear reviews - all wrapped up in a quick3-minute read delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe Now The Trios event followed the first two medal events of the championship. NoraJohansson won singles gold for Sweden, while Emma Palermaa and Sanna Oksanenwon doubles gold for Finland. The European Women’s Championships now continue with the Team event. The firstthree games will be played Thursday, with the remaining games and medalmatches scheduled for Friday. After the Team event, the All-Events winner will also be decided. 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Emma Palermaa and Sanna Oksanen gave Finland its first gold medal of the 2026European Women’s Championships on Monday in Odense, Denmark. The Finnish pair won the doubles title after defeating Sweden’s JosefinHermansson and Victoria Johansson 399-369 in the final. For Oksanen, it wasalready her second medal of the championship after winning silver in singles on Saturday. winning silver in singles on Saturday The road to gold started with six games of qualifying, where only the top fourteams advanced to the medal matches. Germany’s Maxine Bolek and FranziskaCzech finished at the top of the standings and faced No. 4 seed Palermaa andOksanen. The match stayed close, but Palermaa and Oksanen did enough in the finalframes to win 375-356 and reach the gold medal match. In the other semifinal, Sweden’s Hermansson and Johansson faced anotherFinland’s duo - Essi Pakarinen and Peppi Konsteri. The Swedish pair tookcontrol early and never gave it away, winning 451-383 to advance to the final. Your Weekly Bowling Digest The latest bowling news, tips, and gear reviews—all wrapped up in a quick 3-minute read delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe Now Germany’s Bolek and Czech, along with Finland’s Pakarinen and Konsteri wereawarded bronze medals for reaching the semifinals. The European Women’s Championship now continues with the trios event. Thefirst three games of qualifying will be played Tuesday, while the remaininggames and medal matches are scheduled for Wednesday. {"@context": "https://schema.org","@graph": [{"@type": "NewsArticle","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/2026-european-womens-championship-doubles-results/#article","headline": "Finland's Emma Palermaa and Sanna Oksanen Win Doubles Gold at 2026 European Women’s Championships","description": "Emma Palermaa and Sanna Oksanen defeat Sweden's Josefin Hermansson and Victoria Johansson 399-369 to capture Finland's first gold medal of the 2026 tournament in Odense, Denmark.","image": ["https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/bowlinglife/media/Posts_Uploads/Discord_ad_banner_bowlinglife.png"],"datePublished": "2026-06-16T11:00:00+02:00","dateModified": "2026-06-16T11:00:00+02:00","author": {"@type": "Organization","name": "BowlingLife","url": "https://bowlinglife.eu"},"publisher": {"@type": "Organization","name": "BowlingLife","logo": {"@type": "ImageObject","url": "https://bowlinglife.eu/logo.png"}},"mainEntityOfPage": {"@type": "WebPage","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/2026-european-womens-championship-doubles-results"}},{"@type": "SportsEvent","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/2026-european-womens-championship-doubles-results/#event","name": "2026 European Women's Championship - Doubles Event","sport": "Bowling","startDate": "2026-06-15","endDate": "2026-06-15","location": {"@type": "Place","name": "Odense Bowling Alley","address": {"@type": "PostalAddress","addressLocality": "Odense","addressCountry": "DK"}},"competitor": [{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Emma Palermaa" },{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Sanna Oksanen" },{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Josefin Hermansson" },{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Victoria Johansson" },{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Maxine Bolek" },{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Franziska Czech" },{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Essi Pakarinen" },{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Peppi Konsteri" }],"description": "The doubles medal round bracket matches of the 2026 European Women's Championship."},{"@type": "FAQPage","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/2026-european-womens-championship-doubles-results/#faq","mainEntity": [{"@type": "Question","name": "Who won the doubles gold medal at the 2026 European Women's Championship?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "Emma Palermaa and Sanna Oksanen of Finland captured the gold medal by defeating Sweden's Josefin Hermansson and Victoria Johansson in the final."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "What was the score of the doubles championship match?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "The Finnish duo defeated the Swedish pair with a final score of 399-369."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "Which teams won the bronze medals in the doubles event?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "Germany's Maxine Bolek and Franziska Czech, along with Finland's second duo of Essi Pakarinen and Peppi Konsteri, were awarded bronze medals as semifinalists."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "What is the next event on the schedule for the European Women's Championship?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "The tournament shifts to the trios event. The first three games of qualifying take place on Tuesday, with the final blocks and medal rounds concluding on Wednesday."}}]}]}

Nora Johansson defended her European Women’s Championship singles title onSaturday in Odense, Denmark. The Swedish bowler defeated Finland’s Sanna Oksanen 257-179 in the final towin gold for the second straight European Championship. Johansson also won thesingles title in 2024 in Wittelsheim, France. Johansson entered the semifinals after she finished second overall in thequalification, averaging 225 over 6 games. In the semifinal, Johansson faced Denmark’s Karen Kaergaard Nielsen. TheDanish player had the support of the home crowd, but Johansson took controlduring the match and won 196-170. The other semifinal was an all-Finnish match between Sanna Oksanen and PeppiKonsteri. Oksanen won 211-192 to reach the final, while Konsteri took bronze. In the championship match, Johansson started with four straight strikes andbuilt an early lead. Oksanen could not match the pace, and Johansson stayed infront for the rest of the game. The 257-179 win gave Johansson another singles gold medal and a strong startto the championship week for Sweden. The result also continued Johansson’s run at the European Women’sChampionship. At the 2024 event, she won four gold medals and reached thepodium in all six events. Oksanen earned silver, which was her first singles medal at the EuropeanWomen’s Championship. Konsteri also claimed her first European Women’sChampionship medal in singles event. The European Women’s Championship continues Sunday with the doubles event. {"@context": "https://schema.org","@graph": [{"@type": "NewsArticle","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/2026-european-womens-championship-singles-results/#article","headline": "Nora Johansson Defends European Women’s Championship Singles Title","description": "Sweden's Nora Johansson wins back-to-back gold medals after defeating Finland’s Sanna Oksanen 257-179 in the singles final in Odense, Denmark.","image": ["https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/bowlinglife/media/Posts_Uploads/Discord_ad_banner_bowlinglife.png"],"datePublished": "2026-06-13T18:00:00+02:00","dateModified": "2026-06-13T18:00:00+02:00","author": {"@type": "Organization","name": "BowlingLife","url": "https://bowlinglife.eu"},"publisher": {"@type": "Organization","name": "BowlingLife","logo": {"@type": "ImageObject","url": "https://bowlinglife.eu/logo.png"}},"mainEntityOfPage": {"@type": "WebPage","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/2026-european-womens-championship-singles-results"}},{"@type": "SportsEvent","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/2026-european-womens-championship-singles-results/#event","name": "2026 European Women's Championship - Singles Event","sport": "Bowling","startDate": "2026-06-13","endDate": "2026-06-13","location": {"@type": "Place","name": "Odense Bowling Alley","address": {"@type": "PostalAddress","addressLocality": "Odense","addressCountry": "DK"}},"competitor": [{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Nora Johansson" },{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Sanna Oksanen" },{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Karen Kaergaard Nielsen" },{ "@type": "Person", "name": "Peppi Konsteri" }],"description": "The singles medal round matches of the 2026 European Women's Championship."},{"@type": "FAQPage","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/2026-european-womens-championship-singles-results/#faq","mainEntity": [{"@type": "Question","name": "Who won the singles title at the 2026 European Women's Championship?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "Nora Johansson of Sweden successfully defended her title, capturing the singles gold medal for the second consecutive European Championship."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "What was the score in the championship match?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "Nora Johansson defeated Finland's Sanna Oksanen 257-179 in the final match."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "Where is the 2026 European Women's Championship being held?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "The championship event is taking place in Odense, Denmark."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "What is the next event on the tournament schedule?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "The European Women's Championship schedule continues on Sunday with the doubles event."}}]}]}

European bowling has no shortage of historic venues, but few are enjoying amoment quite like Løvvang Bowling Center. For decades, the 30-lane center in Aalborg, Denmark, has been best known asthe home of Aalborg International, one of the country’s biggest and mostestablished bowling tournaments. The event celebrated its 55th anniversarythis year, withGermany’s Paul Purps winning the title and the €8,000 first prize. Germany’s Paul Purps winning the title and the €8,000 first prize Now, that same place is growing even further beyond national borders. This August, the Brunswick Euro Challenge returns to the internationalcalendar at Løvvang Bowling Center, giving the venue a crown jewel sosignificant that even Denmark’s King Frederik X might look twice. And the momentum will not stop there. With the European Youth Championships also coming to Aalborg in March 2027,Løvvang Bowling Center is now connected to three major layers of the sport:tradition, world-class competition, and the next generation. Brunswick Euro Challenge Begins a New Chapter TheBrunswick Euro Challengehas long been one of the most recognizable names in European bowling. Brunswick Euro Challenge For years, the tournament carried major weight on the international calendar.It attracted world-class players, offered serious prize money, and stood asone of the events every bowler wanted on their résumé. After not taking place in 2025, the tournament now returns with a new home, anew long-term structure, and a clear ambition to rebuild its place among theworld’s strongest events. The 2026 Brunswick Euro Challenge will be held from August 8-16 at LøvvangBowling Center. The tournament will offer a €10,000 first prize and aguaranteed minimum prize fund of €70,000. Brunswick Euro Challenge Secure your spot for Europe's premier event from August 8–16 at LøvvangBowling Center! Register Now But the most important detail may not be the prize fund. It is the commitmentbehind it. Brunswick Bowling Products, VBS Bowling AB, andLøvvang Bowling Center haveentered a five-year partnership. That gives the tournament something everymajor event needs: stability. Brunswick Bowling Products VBS Bowling AB Løvvang Bowling Center That would not have been possible without a strong team behind the event and avenue already experienced in hosting major international bowling tournaments. Why Løvvang Bowling Center Fits the Moment Talk to anyone who has been behind the lanes hosting a bowling event. It isnot only about having enough lanes. It is about rhythm. It is about staff. It is about handling large fields,tight schedules, long days, live scoring, spectators, food, media, and thepressure that comes when top players arrive expecting high standards andattention. Løvvang Bowling Center has been building that résumé for years. The center has hosted the Aalborg International for decades. It has welcomedEuropean championship competition. It has recently gone through majorupgrades, including renovated facilities, a new lounge area, social spaces,and a new kitchen. Those details may sound small compared to scores and prize funds, but theyshape the whole experience. A major bowling event lives on more than what happens between the foul lineand the pins. Players spend full days inside the center. They want things todo between squads, space to talk with other bowlers, and the right environmentto prepare for high-pressure moments. That is why the venue matters. And right now, Løvvang is becoming more than avenue. It is becoming a gathering point. Your Weekly Bowling Digest The latest bowling news, tips, and gear reviews—all wrapped up in a quick3-minute read delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe Now A Bigger Spotlight Before EYC 2027 The timeline becomes even more interesting when looking ahead. In March 2027, Løvvang Bowling Center will host the European YouthChampionships, bringing many of the best young bowlers in Europe to Denmark. That gives Aalborg a unique position. Within less than a year, the center willhost a historic European tournament, the return of one of the world’s biggestopen events, and a major championship for the next generation. More Than a Comeback That is why the Brunswick Euro Challenge return feels bigger than onetournament. Of course, the event itself will carry the main headlines in August. But thewider story is already being written. Løvvang Bowling Center is building aserious international profile. 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If you had a rough night at your local league last weekend and finished with a150, don’t feel too bad. This past Sunday, a score like that would have madeyou a PBA Tour champion. In a match that opened jaws even for seasoned bowling spectators, Marshall Kent outlasted top seed Boog Krol to win the 2026 PBA Indiana Classic. Marshall Kent outlasted top seed Boog Krol to win the 2026 PBA Indiana Classic. The final score of the title match instantly set three new PBA Tour records -lowest title match in PBA Tour history, lowest combined match score onnational TV, and lowest winning score on national TV. Maybe it is not the record you'd ever want to break, but hey - a record is arecord. Historic PBA Records Broken 2026 PBA Indiana Classic Lowest Winning Score New Record 152 Marshall Kent (2026) Previous Record 157 Dennis Jacques (1983) Lowest Combined Score New Record 288 Kent vs. Krol (2026) Previous Record 296 Jacques vs. Staton (1983) What makes this even crazier is that the whole week was a scoring fest. The Mike Aulby 39-foot oil pattern was producing big scores - according to Lanetalk stats, the field averaged 234 throughout the entire week of qualifying. Even during the stepladder finals, before the title match, players were averaging 219, including Timmy Tan’s 172 against Tackett. big scores Lanetalk But when the lights came on for the trophy match, something changed. Marshall Kent walked off the lanes with his eighth career title, but he wasn'texactly celebrating with a backflip. He looked exhausted. Just half an hour earlier, he was carving up the lanes with a 250 game using a Hammer Zero Mercy Solid in thesemifinal against EJ Tackett. Then, suddenly, it was pins who showed zero mercy for Kent. Hammer Zero Mercy Solid "What really threw me for a loop was the second frame when I 2-8-10’d. Then Ichanged balls and washed out, because to me, it felt like those two shotsshould have come off the pattern down lane a lot harder than they did. Ididn’t think they warranted the results they got, and I think because of that,I got subconsciously scared to throw it to the right again," Marshall Kentsaid to the media after the match. "I overcompensated, hit the living crap out of it at the bottom, and made sureit didn’t get there. Then I ended up missing the headpin left twice in a row.I’m not going to lie - in that moment, I felt really kind of down anddefeated." Field AVG. of different stages at PBA INDIANA CLASSIC Qualifiers 234 Stepladder 219 Title Match 144 Luckily for Kent, his opponent, No. 1 seed Boog Krol, was throwing shots justas bad. Maybe even worse. At least the scoreboard above the lanes said so. No. 1 seed Boog Krol, "I think Boog threw the ball way better than he scored, for sure. It justseemed like every little tiny miss was the absolute worst result you couldthink of. It wasn’t like we were getting away with anything," Kent said. With both bowlers failing to pick up spares, not to mention building anystrikes, Kent realized that doing the "right" thing wasn't working. He decidedto throw a Hail Mary, changing his entire strategy on the fly. Luckily, itpaid off. "When that window opened for me, I said, 'I just have to change balls, changelines, just change everything and hope it works out,' because obviously what Iwas doing wasn't working. I just got fortunate enough that I made the rightguess at the right time. Boog made a great shot in the 10th when he needed to,and - kind of the theme of the game - 4-7-9. I don't think he deserved thatresult on that shot. It was about as good as you could execute in the moment,and he got absolutely penalized for it. It was just a strange match ingeneral, but I’m very fortunate to be coming out on top." One of the biggest elephants in the room was Krol’s decision to stick withurethane. In a five-man field, he was the only one to keep Hammer Black Urethane in his hand duringthe finals, and the community was quick to second-guess the move. It’s hard to argue with the logic, though. Krol rode that same urethanestrategy through Friday’s elimination rounds, averaging a massive 255 tosnatch the top seed. snatch the top seed While most players wouldn't dream of touching urethane,Marshall Kent was quick to defend Krol for sticking to his guns. "I wasn’t really sure because, personally, I wouldn’t. But he also took thelead in the last block of qualifying doing that, so I could see it. He has alittle trick he can do better than most people; even when urethane doesn'twork for a lot of guys, he has his own way to make it work late in the block.Honestly, if I was him, I probably would have made the same call. That’s justthe hard part about bowling on TV - you have to make those calls in the momentand commit to them. Sometimes you just make the wrong guesses, and sometimesyou make the right ones. It’s just the nature of the beast."

Last Sunday, Patrick Dombrowski secured the biggest victory of his career in Indianapolis, defeating Anthony Simonsen by just mere two pins to win the 2026U.S. Open and capture his first PBA Tour title. Patrick Dombrowski secured the biggest victory of his career in Indianapolis, defeating Anthony Simonsen The dramatic championship match came down to the final shot, when Simonsenleft a pocket 7–10 split that sealed the win for the 47-year-old formeraccountant. For Dombrowski, the moment marked the culmination of years of persistence onthe PBA Tour. After years competing mostly on regionals and committing to thenational tour full-time only recently, the breakthrough finally arrived onbowling’s biggest stage. In the title match against Simonsen, Dombrowski did everything he could tokeep the pressure on his opponent. Simonsen needed three strikes in the tenthframe to force a roll-off, but after two strikes, the third never came.Speaking with BowlingLife after the win, Dombrowski reflected on the tensefinal moments of the championship match. “I was shocked. I was thinking about my next shot. I thought he was going tostrike out to tie me.” Instead of preparing for a roll-off against one of the sport’s biggest stars,Dombrowski suddenly realized the title was his. Not just the final match, but the entire week turned into an emotional ride.Dombrowski, a big fan of amusement parks and rollercoasters, admitted the U.S.Open felt just as intense. “It was a rollercoaster of emotions throughout the week and even on the show.I just tried to shake the no strike frames out of my mind and throw the nextshot better," Dombrowski said. "Wish there was a park close by so I cancelebrate the win but I’ll have to save my celebration for a bit and focus onthis weeks tournament in Illinois.” The stepladder finals were also marked by six pocket 7–10 splits in four games- including the final shot by Simonsen that ultimately decided the title. Whenasked why they were appearing so often, Dombrowski said he also experiencedhis share of tough breaks earlier in the tournament, but fortunately they didnot come in the most decisive moments. “I’m not really sure how there was so many 7-10’s on the show. I left my shareof them this past week. I think I left 10. Three in one game on pattern 3. I’mlucky that I didn’t leave any. It was just my day." The PBA Tour now moves to Decatur, Illinois, where the Groupon PBA IllinoisClassic is already taking place at David Small’s Victory Lanes from March 9–15. OnMonday, Johnny Quach led the PTQ as 19 players advanced into the main field.

Each year, many talented bowlers earn spots on collegiate teams in the UnitedStates. Yet many others with similar potential - or even bigger - never makethat move. That’s unfortunate, because often the issue isn’t skill, but a lackof know-how. Many young players, especially international ones, simply don’t realize thatcollege bowling is an option for them as well, or they don’t know how theprocess works or where to begin. Fortunately, there are examples of those who have made that path successfully. Not that long ago, I watched French U21 national champ Yaari Lapid bowling in BowlingGP tournaments in France. Today, he competes for Wichita State University, one of the mostprestigious collegiate bowling programs and a proven pathway for futureprofessional bowlers. BowlingGP tournaments in France In our latest interview, we talked about the challenging path to joining aU.S. college bowling program, how recruitment works, and what bowlers shouldknow before considering the move. From Europe to Wichita State 19-year-old Yaari Lapid, from Paris, France currently studies InternationalBusiness at Wichita State University, one of the most recognized collegiatebowling programs in the United States. For him, the decision to move acrossthe Atlantic was driven by a long-term dream of becoming a professionalbowler. Wichita State has long been known for developing elite players and nationalchampions like Kris Prather, Packy Hanrahan, Ryan Barnes, or recent PBA Players Championship winner Brandon Bonta, so theopportunity to train alongside top athletes played a major role in Lapid’sdecision. recent PBA Players Championship winner Brandon Bonta “I chose Wichita State because the coaches are absolutely amazing and full ofknowledge. And the players are Junior Team and Team USA members, so they haveexperience and practicing with them makes you learn a lot.” Recruitment Process for International Bowlers For the 19-year-old, the road to Wichita State was a long one, demanding notonly desire, but also determination and patience. Unlike many other NCAA sports, collegiate bowling on the men’s side does notalways follow a traditional recruitment system. Instead, international bowlersoften need to take the initiative themselves. “There is not really a recruitment process on the men’s side because we arenot NCAA, so I contacted the coaches of a few schools almost two years priorto my arrival and I also came on a visit to Wichita State University.” According to Lapid, the process itself is manageable, but choosing the rightschool can be the real challenge. “The process is not particularly difficult but the choice of where to go canbe tricky depending on what you are looking for, whether it’s bowling level,academic level, the amount of scholarship money you can get and even whetheror not you get a guaranteed spot on the team roster.” He also strongly recommends visiting schools before committing, to feel theatmosphere, see the city you will live in, and meet the personnel. “I also recommend visiting some schools here. It will give a better idea ofthe area you are in and allow you to get to know the coaches, players and theenvironment better.” Understanding the Collegiate Bowling Season The collegiate bowling season is divided into two main parts: the regularseason and the postseason championships. During the regular season, programs compete in tournaments throughout theacademic year. Which events a team attends often depends on the school’sschedule and competitive strategy. “There is a certain number of tournaments the school has to bowl in order tobe eligible for Nationals. Some schools decide to bowl more tournaments andsome only do the minimum required,” Lapid said. The postseason begins with regional qualification events known as Sectionals,where teams compete for spots at the national championships. “Post-season is basically Sectionals, regional qualification with four regionswhere the top teams advance. Same for singles.” At the end of the season, the best collegiate teams in the country advance tothe USBC Intercollegiate Team Championships, the most prestigious event incollege bowling. The tournament features the top 16 men’s and top 16 women’steams in the nation competing for national titles. Teams reach thechampionships through sectional qualifiers held across four regions of theUnited States. Alongside the team event, USBC also hosts the Intercollegiate SinglesChampionships, which determine the individual national champions. Bowlersqualify through the same sectional events before advancing to the nationalfinals. The competition format itself is also unique compared to most internationaltournaments. “The format for almost all events is 5–6 traditional games of 5-man onSaturday. Then Sunday it’s 16 Baker games, four blocks of four games, on fourdifferent pairs. Then it’s the top 8 that advance to a match play eliminatorbracket, usually best 2 out of 3 or best 3 out of 5, to determine thechampions.” Advice for International Bowlers Considering the Move For young bowlers thinking about pursuing collegiate bowling, Lapid emphasizespreparation and early communication with coaches. “If any young European bowler wants to bowl collegiately in the US, theyshould start contacting coaches a year or two prior to their arrival so thatthey have enough time to discuss everything, mainly because coaches are busyduring the season.” Lapid also recommends researching programs carefully and making sure theenvironment fits both academically and athletically. “They should scout schools where either the bowling team is strong or theacademic program they want is well structured. They should start preparing atleast a year before they come so they can understand the practicing rhythm.” When asked what mistakes future collegiate bowlers should avoid, Lapid pointedout that collegiate athletics in the United States demands a high level ofcommitment. “A mistake to avoid is thinking Americans do not take it seriously. They arevery serious about collegiate sports. Although college can be a funexperience, college sports are very demanding.” At the same time, he encourages future players to consider the lifestyleaspect as well. “Second, not checking whether the place you are moving to has things to offer,like places to go out or spend time with friends. If there is nothing to do,you might get bored unless you truly don’t care about that.”

Just hours after announcing that he will step away from competitive bowling,Pontus Andersson spoke with Erikas Jansonas from BowlingLife about the decision, the timing, andwhy the next chapter felt right. The 30-year-old Swede has competed internationally for nearly 13 years,represented Sweden at both youth and men’s championships, and earned more than20 medals for the national team. But despite still performing at a high level,he felt this was the moment to move on. Time for the Next Chapter Asked what made this the right moment to end his competitive career, Anderssonexplained that the feeling had been building for some time. “Been bowling for such a long time and I feel I’ve been doing that part of mylife. Almost 13 years international competition and seeing a lot of parts ofthe world. It’s time for the next chapter!” The Thrill of Developing Others Even though Andersson is still performing well on the lanes, he shared thatcoaching has slowly become just as meaningful as competing. “I definitely feel I can compete, however the thrill of making other bowlersbetter and seeing how they develop is just as of a big thrill. It’s alwaysbeen in my mind to help out people through bowling and at this time it feltlike a great moment.” That mindset ultimately led him to accept a long-term coaching position withthe Qatar Youth Team, beginning in June. Full Focus Some players manage to coach and compete at the same time, even at theirprime. Many PBA and PWBA stars run clinics and offer coaching, but Anderssonfelt that splitting his attention would not allow him to give young bowlerswhat they expect - or what he wants to deliver. “With the move to Doha I’d like to put all my dedication towards the playersin Qatar. Focus will be 100% on them.” He added that the team’s potential is a major motivation. “I know how much potential they have at a young age. If I can help them becomeeven better and compete at the highest level, I would be so excited.” Goodbyes and Undone Business Andersson will be leaving not only the international stage, but also his teamin the Swedish Elitserien. Last season, he helped lead Team Clan to the trophy, and this year they sit in second place with two games in reserveagainst leaders BK Full House. Last season, he helped lead Team Clan to the trophy When asked about leaving the team without one of its key players, Anderssondidn’t hesitate. “They will be more than fine without me for sure!” With Team Clan, Andersson experienced some of the best moments of his professional career, lifting the league trophy twice - the first one nearly a decade ago, in 2016. One Last Ride Although Andersson will retire in June, he still has goals he wants to chasein his final months on the lanes. His first priority is to defend the titlewith Team Clan. The other is more individual. As the winner of the inaugural PBA Sweden regional event, he holds a covered-entry invitation to the World Series ofBowling in Minnesota at the end of April - an opportunity he intends to use. winner of the inaugural PBA Sweden regional event “Still a few things I wanna bowl and try to do my best in before I’m done!Like winning Swedish league one more time and bowl the WSOB!”

ThePBA USA vs. The World Captains Matchdelivered more than just a Sunday exhibition - it offered a rare early-seasonlook at two of the sport’s biggest living legends. Inside theInternational Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame, on a pair of real wood lanesinstalled without markings or arrows, and human pinsetting machines,EJ Tackett struck 11 of 12 shots to defeat Australian Jason Belmonte266–227. PBA USA vs. The World Captains Match EJ Tackett struck 11 of 12 shots to defeat Australian Jason Belmonte266–227 Even though the match’s main purpose was to raise donations for theInternational Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame, Team USA still gained astrategic advantage heading into the April 4 televised finals: lane choice andlineup control.Tackett selected Andrew Anderson and Ethan Fiore tojoin him, while Belmonte chose Jesper Svensson and Dominic Barrett for TeamWorld. The final roster spot for each team will be awarded based on competitionpoints after the PBA Indiana Classic in March. The rivalry between Tackett and Belmonte remains one of the definingnarratives of PBA - and Sunday’s match added another chapter. But for fans - and for Belmonte himself - now entering his 19th season with 15majors, a Super Slam, and a stated goal of reaching 20 major titles, thebigger story is what the year ahead represents. At 42, the Australian icon has openly acknowledged that the last two yearshave been among the most difficult of his career. Yet heading into 2026, something feels different. And Belmonte knows it. BowlingLife spoke with him in an interview following the CaptainsMatch to talk rivalry, tgood lads, and what he describes as a long-awaitedreturn to feeling like the old self again. It Was More About a Preview Asked whether the Captains Match carried extra weight, especially given therivalry narrative between him and Tackett, Belmonte brushed off the idea. “I don’t think this match was about making a statement. The environment wasunique and the atmosphere was cool, but I doubt very much either EJ or myselfused this match as a statement match. It was more about a preview and teamselections.” The Winning Trio Team World, led by Jason Belmonte, won the last two editions of PBA USA vs.The World - sweeping Team USA in 2023 and winning again in 2019. Belmonte didn't think that Sunday’s result carries any weightheading into the April 4 event, especially since he’ll once again rely on thesame winning trio. His selections for Team World mirror the winning 2023 lineup: Dom Barrett and JesperSvensson. And according to Belmonte, the reasons go far beyond their résumés. A Rebuilt Mindset In the last two seasons, Belmo was always somewhere in the contest for thetitles, cashing in neary every PBA Tour event. But despite finishing 3rd inpoints last season and 5th in 2024, Belmonte has only two titles across hislast three campaigns - a stark contrast to the five titles he collected in2022 alone. Belmonte acknowledged how difficult the last few yearshave been and shared, how much sweat he put in to change that. “I’ve worked really hard on having a strong 2026. I’ve worked out more than Iever have. 4–5 times a week for 5 months. I’ve redefined my physical gameslightly. Re-engineered parts of it. However the biggest change has beenmentally. It has been a very difficult couple years for me mentally and Isuffered through it. I feel much healthier and happier now which has releasedthe version of old of me. I’m excited to be me again on the lanes.” If Belmo truly feels like himself again, the PBA may be heading toward one ofits most 'BOOM' seasons in years - and perhaps the beginning of another pushtoward the 20 majors Belmonte been chasing for the last decade. It won't take long for the fans to see if Belmo's hard work payed off, as thenew PBA Tour season starts today in Arlington, Texas, with the first majortitle on the line - PBA Players Championship. The qualification will take place from Tuesday, February 17, until Friday,February 20, with the first broadcast on Sunday, February 22 at 4 p.m. EasternonThe CW. The CW

The PBA entered a new era last week with the announcement of Peter Murray as its new CEO. In addition, Murray will also serve as Head of Media for the PBAowners, Lucky Strike Entertainment.Taking on either of these roles would be a significant responsibility. Takingon both at the same time... well, a much bigger challenge. announcement of Peter Murray as its new CEO The positive takeaway is that this responsibility is being placed in the handsof someone who, at first impression, appears well equipped to handle it. Coming from a background that includes major sports and media organizationssuch as Professional Fighters League (PFL), Under Armour, and Insignia Sports,Murray's resume signals a strong candidate not only to manage both roles, butalso to lead the PBA - and potentially the whole sport - into a new phase.Shortly after the announcement, BowlingLife’s Erikas Jansonas spoke with Mr. Murray, asking about his early impressions, vision forthe PBA, potential new events, and changes in PBA Tour telecasts. A Great Team With Rich History Stepping into the leadership of the PBA would intimidate many, but Murrayappeared calm and confident. He expressed excitement about taking on bothroles and spoke positively about the people he is surrounded by. “Very excited to join Lucky Strike Entertainment, obviously PBA. It's a great teamwith such rich history and tradition related to the PBA and the sport, and tohave the opportunity to really develop this next phase of growth and grow thesport and grow PBA.” A Deeper Appreciation For the Sport Before taking on the role, Murray’s connection to bowling was similar to thatof millions around the world - a social activity and a way to spend timetogether. Stepping into the PBA structure, however, has given him a new level of respectfor the sport, its athletes, and the competitive landscape. Everyone has a favorite bowling memory, and it often reveals how a persontruly views the sport and approaches it. When asked about his most meaningfulbowling memory, Murray shared that it isn’t tied to high scores. Instead,those moments come from time spent bowling with his daughters. “Bowling with my two daughters was definitely a big part of their childhood, along with playing other sports. It was a great family activity," the new PBA CEO said."I live in Westchester County, New York, and there's a Bowlero in White Plains.Been there for many, many years. So it really has a tie that runs in myfamily.” Immediate Priorities Murray is joining the PBA at one of the busiest and most demanding times ofthe year - the launch of a new season.Format changes, new events, and a new broadcast partner all add to thechallenge, especially following the PBA’s announcement that it would movefrom FOX to The CW Network. This transition is Murray’s key focus now. The CW Network will air tenconsecutive Sunday telecasts. The goal is not simply to broadcast professionalbowling on a new platform, but to sell it to a new audience the broadcastercan offer. “We are very excited about the launch, having ten consecutive Sundays on CWfor the first time. A consistent day, Sunday afternoons, from 4 to 6 EST.It's a great time slot and I'm super excited about what CW is going to bringto the sport, the PBA, and the partnership as promotional plans start to rollout. Along with that, launching on CBS broadcast or expanding that relationship.We're spending our time not only on the product and getting ready for thelaunches, but also on how we focus on appealing not just to avid bowling fansand PBA fans, but casual fans. And introducing them to the sport, introducingthem to the PBA. That's what we're going to have some fun with.” Providing Access to the Athletes Coming from the PFL, Murray knows the value of athlete storytelling. In PFL, strong storytelling helped turn athletes into relatable figures -heroes, rivals, and sometimes even villains - making it easier for fans,especially younger audiences, to connect with them. That connection didn’t just grow interest in the athletes themselves, but alsodrove engagement around the sport through social media. These personal storiesof rivalry, struggle, and success create deep emotional bonds with audiences,elevating a sport beyond pure competition. The stories add something thatbowling, for a long time, has often been missing. “We're going to do more storytelling, not just tied to live events and liveproduct, but year-round. We're bringing more resources on the storytellingfront and production front to provide access to the athletes, which is key,and humanize them even further. So fans get access to them not just whenthey're in competitive mode on telecasts, but get to know them.” More Changes in Telecast? Over the past two weeks, much of the attention has focused on changes withinthe PBA broadcast team.Kimberly Pressler announced that she will no longer be part of PBA Tour telecasts after 15 years, while Jeff Richgels of 11thframe.com reported that The CW Network is targeting Kyle Sherman as a potential color analyst for upcoming PBA Tour broadcasts. If Sherman joins the booth, that could impactthe long-standing role of Randy Pedersen. Kimberly Pressler announced that she will no longer be part of PBA Tour telecasts Jeff Richgels of 11thframe.com reported that The CW Network is targeting Kyle Sherman as a potential color analyst for upcoming PBA Tour broadcasts When asked about the possibility of further changes in the broadcast booth,Murray indicated that additional updates are very likely. “The production team has spent a lot of time and will be rolling outannouncements tied to expanding the broadcast team. In addition to bringingnew voices into the sport and into the PBA, there will be other broadcastenhancements designed to further engage the audience. We're excited aboutthese enhancements and will be announcing them in partnership with CW in thenext two weeks,” Murray said. Global Expansion: One of the Top Priorities As an international bowling media representative, I could not help but askhow the global growth of the PBA stands for the newly appointed CEO. Accordingto Murray, the PBA is ready to evolve further into a truly global property. “We have a massive opportunity to grow internationally. As we look at regionsand countries within Europe, Asia, and other markets, there are great players,and we already have some competing in the PBA today. There is other talent that would like the opportunity to have a pathway intothe PBA, and there is demand among media companies and fan bases in thosemarkets. You'll see us begin to open up our distribution starting this year inkey markets. So fans have more access to the PBA, live competition, original content,highlights, and their favorite athletes from those countries.” Schedule Expansion and New Events This year, the PBA Tour will feature 21 different events, ranging from singlescompetitions to doubles, team formats, and international stops. According to Peter Murray, the PBA is also exploring opportunities to expandthe season calendar in the coming years, with fans likely to see additionalPBA Tour stops next season. “More broadly, we're looking forward to expanding the format and creating aworld tournament, and more to come on those details for spending time on further developing new formats to consider and roll out as early as 2027." When asked if the fans can expect more PBA Tour stops in 2027, Mr. Murray responded with a clear “Absolutely.” The PBA Tour season kicks off with the PBA Players Championship on January 16,with the televised finals set for February 22 on theCW Network. CW Network

The Malaysian Tenpin Bowling Congress (MTBC)announced a major equipment rule change yesterday, confirming that slow oil-absorbing high-performance urethane bowling ballsare now disallowed in all MTBC-sanctioned tournaments. announced a major equipment rule change yesterday "My initial reaction was surprise, but also understanding," Malaysian National Team member and PBA Tour title winner Tun Hakim told BowlingLife as he reflected on what the decision means for the sport going forward. PBA Tour title winner Tun Hakim Tun Hakim According to MTBC, the goal is to protect competitive integrity, keep laneconditions fair, and address equipment-governance issues that have becomeharder to monitor. While the ban introduces a major shift, Hakim acknowledges that MTBC is tryingto balance between fairness and long-term athlete development. “Urethane has becomea big part of modern lane play, and any restriction will naturally createdebate. At the same time, I believe MTBC’s intention is to protect laneintegrity and ensure fair competition, so I respect the effort to manage thesport responsibly,” said Hakim. A Shift Toward Versatility For many bowlers worldwide, urethane has been an essential part of theirarsenal. A new generation of players has grown up with urethane as afoundational tool on all sorts of patterns. Naturally, removing it will force adjustments - something Hakim sees as bothchallenging and beneficial. “I think it will encourage bowlers to rely more on versatility and technicalskills rather than a single equipment option. Adjustments will be challengingat first, especially for players who frequently use urethane, but in the longrun it could lead to more diverse ball choices and strategic play during MTBCevents.” A Disadvantage Internationally? Since urethane is still allowed at big international tournaments like the IBFWorld Championships, some people wonder if Malaysia might fall behind by notusing it locally. At the world level, urethane has been everywhere on the ballracks in recent years. Hakim doesn’t dismiss the concern. “It could be a concern if players do not have enough opportunities to competewith urethane locally. However, I don’t see it as a major disadvantage ifMalaysian bowlers continue to train internationally and prepare specificallyfor IBF events. Adaptability has always been an important part of high-levelbowling, and that remains true here.” MTBC said the decision followed a detailed review with technical experts,coaches, and elite athletes, along with an evaluation of global trends, locallane conditions, and USBC research. In September 2025, the USBC announced that beginning January 1, 2026, slowoil-absorbing high-performance balls will face strict new limits in nationaltournaments, with some events banning them entirely and others allowing onlymodels made at 78D hardness or higher.

The 56th Brunswick Ballmaster Open finished on Sunday in front of a packed Tali Bowling Hall crowd - the legendary 36-lane bowling center in Helsinki, whereFinland’s own Santtu Tahvanainen lifted the trophy after a composed 204–170victory over Rami Mukkula in the championship match. Santtu Tahvanainen lifted the trophy The victory secured him the €10,000 first prize and placed his name on thewall at Tali Bowling Hall, alongside respected world-class bowlers such asMika Koivuniemi and Parker Bohn III – champions of the tournament he grew upwatching. After the final, BowlingLife caught up with the new champion to talk aboutnerves, childhood memories inside Tali Bowling Hall, and what this win meansheading into the upcoming PBA Tour season. “Stressful… and then way less stressful.” The TV finals did not start the way Tahvanainen had hoped. In the semifinal,the defending champion Jarno Lahti started with a four-bagger, whileTahvanainen was struggling to find the rhythm. But as the framesprogressed, Tahvanainen found his footing. defending champion Jarno Lahti The turning point came mid-match. The moment he reset mentally, the gameshifted. “Stressful and then way less stressful," Santtu said with a smile when askedabout his performance in the TV finals. "I was actually stressing it and whenJarno left the split in the fifth frame, it was like kind of a relief. I struggled on my first two shots, I even changed to the four steps. But when hesplit, I thought I have a chance. And I collected my head, and it was way,way better bowling after that.” In the title match, the29-year-old met fellow Finn, 22-year-old rising star Rami Mukkula, who had been leading the tournament since the Top 32 and reached the final by edgingLinus Boström 216–211 in the semifinal. who had been leading the tournament since the Top 32 Moreover, Mukkula already knew what it takes to win at Tali Bowling Hall,having taken the International Hammer Challenge title there in 2024. International Hammer Challenge title there in 2024 Hands Were Not Shaking Even though Tahvanainen began the title match striking only once in hisfirst five frames, he was dealing with the pressure better, picking upspares with confidence, until finally found the rhythm again with three straight strikes in frames six through eight to seal the victory 204-170. Even though Tahvanainen began the title match striking only once in hisfirst five frames, he was dealing with the pressure better, picking upspares with confidence, until finally found the rhythm again Santtu agreed that his PBA experience gave him an advantage under pressure as it kepthis hands steady. "I definitely felt it that I haven't bowl so much of tournaments because Iinjured my hand during the Hammer Challenge, so I haven't been able to bowlalmost at all. I wasn't completely confident on my bowling, but my hands werenot trembling or anything like that anymore, like they used to on the TV. Soit definitely helped to have that experience on me.” Why the Ballmaster Hits Differently For many bowlers winning Ballmaster is a career highlight. For SanttuTahvanainen, it is something else entirely - a childhood dream come fullcircle. “I grew up here, I bowled my first Ballmaster when I was like 13 or 14, and Isaw all kind of big names like a Dino Castillo and Sean Rash and Tommy Jones,and I met Parker when I was young, and we always chatted for years andyears." For Finnish bowlers, the Ballmaster Open carries a special weight. Winning at Tali Bowling Center means more than a title – it means becoming part of the history many grow up dreaming about. "It has it's own meaning over here, like because it's an environment. Andeveryone always talked about it when I was a kid, how cool it is to win." On Sunday, he had a chance to taste that win. For a kid who once watched the greats roll strikes on these lanes, lifting the Ballmaster trophy of his own means everything. Momentum for the PBA Tour season The new PBA season begins soon, and this victory couldn’t have come at abetter time. After battling injury last year, Santtu finally feels the rhythmreturning. “The fact that I'm able to put some practice in before I go there is huge,because last year I came off the injury, so I didn't like get to practice atall.” The PBA Tour season kicks off with the PBA Players Championship on January 16,with the televised finals set for February 22 on the CW Network. CW Network

Let’s be honest for a second. We are fuc*ing it up. That thought came out of a discussion with coach Lenka Šulková, where onething became painfully clear: we may be coaching the feel out of the game. As coaches, we have developed a dangerous obsession with being seen as theultimate authority. In our desperate bid to stand out as “eliteprofessionals,” we have turned a game of rhythm and soul into a cold, clinicallaboratory experiment. We are so busy obsessing over the microscopic details of the “tree” that we’velet the entire forest burn down behind us. The Birth of the Robotic Athlete We’ve reached a point where we would rather see an athlete look like abiomechanical model than a natural bowler. We demand perfection in everydegree of axis tilt and every millisecond of the release. But here is the reality: we aren’t building champions anymore. We are buildingconfused machines. When an athlete is buried under a mental checklist of technical specificationsbefore they even take their first step, they aren’t playing. They arecalculating. You cannot calculate a “feeling.” You cannot calculate the raw, instinctiveessence of a shot that comes from the gut. By stripping away the “feel” and replacing it with “paralysis from analysis,”we are killing the very thing that makes people fall in love with this sport. Over-Coached and Under-Skilled Here’s the uncomfortable truth: we are producing over-coached, under-skilledplayers. They can talk the game better than they can play it. They know the terminology. They understand the theory. But when the lightscome on and the pattern transitions, they crumble. Why? Because no one taught them how to feel the transition. No one taught them howto trust their eyes and instincts. No one let them struggle withoutimmediately over-correcting them with more information. We’ve replaced learning with instruction overload. And we call it progress. The Fear of Simplicity Simplicity scares people in this industry. Because if it’s simple, then whatmakes you special? If the truth is that great players do simple things exceptionally well, then alot of “experts” lose their edge. Their value shrinks. Their identity getsshaky. So the game gets dressed up. Complicated. Layered. Protected behind a wall oflanguage that keeps them relevant. But here’s the reality - the best in theworld aren’t thinking more. They’re thinking less. They’re seeing it. Feelingit. Executing it. Clean. The Tech Industry’s Smoke and Mirrors And the industry is just as guilty. Every month, we are bombarded with “revolutionary” cores and “groundbreaking”coverstocks, accompanied by spec sheets that look like NASA flight manuals. Let’s call it what it is: marketing noise. The companies drown the market in nonsense science to justify a price tag, andwe, the “professionals,” eat it up because it gives us more technical jargonto throw around. We tell a beginner they are failing because their “RGanddifferentialdon’t match the transition of theoil pattern,” instead of teaching them how to throw the ball. It is absolute nonsense. RG differential oil pattern We are hiding the beautiful simplicity of the sport behind a curtain of fakecomplexity just to make ourselves look stupidly knowledgeable. More Articles From Coach Vardakis The Hidden Timing Mistakes That Might Be Ruining Your Shots Spares Are a Feeling, Not a Formula – Why You Might Miss Spares? How to Read Oil Patterns and Build a Smart Line Play The Price of Our Ego We have become so “smart” that we’ve become blind. We have traded the spirit of the game for the specs of the gear. We are thereason students look overwhelmed and defeated before they even hit the lanes.We’ve convinced them that “getting good” requires a PhD in physics rather thana passion for the pins. If we want to be true professionals, let’s try something radical - simplify. Let’s stop being “authority figures” and start being coaches again. Give thesport back to the athletes. Let them feel the weight of the ball, the slide ofthe shoe, and the rhythm of the approach without whispering vector math intheir ear. Stop teaching them how to be hardware. Start teaching them how to bowl. Your Weekly Bowling Digest The latest bowling news, tips, and gear reviews—all wrapped up in a quick 3-minute read delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe Now Give the Game Back Its Feel This isn’t an argument against knowledge. Knowledge matters. But knowledgewithout restraint is noise. If our coaching makes a player more robotic, we’ve failed. If our explanationtakes longer than the shot itself, we’ve failed. If our athletes are thinkingmore than they’re trusting, we’ve definitely failed. The goal is not to make players sound smart. The goal is to make themdangerous on the lanes. And that comes from clarity. From simplicity. From letting the game breatheagain. Because right now, we’re not elevating the sport. We’re suffocating it withour own intelligence. About the Author Panagiotis VardakisPanagiotis Vardakis is an experienced bowling coach and educator whoseinvolvement in the sport spans more than two decades. His work combines technical coaching, long-term player development, andequipment knowledge, supported by his experience as a professional coach andpro shop specialist.Throughout his coaching career, he has guided athletes to national andinternational success across European competitions, coaching players fromGreece, the United Kingdom, Malta, Slovakia, Cyprus, and Bulgaria. About the Author Panagiotis Vardakis Panagiotis Vardakis is an experienced bowling coach and educator whoseinvolvement in the sport spans more than two decades. His work combines technical coaching, long-term player development, andequipment knowledge, supported by his experience as a professional coach andpro shop specialist. Throughout his coaching career, he has guided athletes to national andinternational success across European competitions, coaching players fromGreece, the United Kingdom, Malta, Slovakia, Cyprus, and Bulgaria. A significant part of his work is dedicated to youth development, where hefocuses on structured training environments that support both athleticprogress and personal growth. Vardakis is currently involved in youth-oriented projects throughBYC in Slovakia andcontinues to work with athletes, clubs, and organizations through coachingprograms, clinics, and educational initiatives across Europe. 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Another week on the PBA Tour, another win by a Brunswick player. With Alex Horton’s victory at the PBA Tournament of Champions - the 10th eventof the year - Brunswick players have now won six straight titles. Alex Horton’s victory at the PBA Tournament of Champions If you split the Roth/Holman Doubles result between Zach Wilkins and AJ Chapman, that number could even be pushed to seven. Roth/Holman Doubles result between Zach Wilkins and AJ Chapman The last time a non-Brunswick player won was on March 15, when Anthony Simonsen captured the PBA Illinois Classic. Since then, the tour has had aclear direction - all brands compete, but it is Brunswick taking thespotlight. Anthony Simonsen captured the PBA Illinois Classic What makes this run different from what we have seen in the past is not justthe number of wins. It is who is winning them. This is not a story of one dominant superstar like in the last season. And ayear before that... And a year before that too. This is a wave of a newgeneration at the highest level of bowling. one dominant superstar like in the last season Twenty-two-year-old Alex Horton became the fourth rookie this season to win aPBA Tour title, joining Brandon Bonta, Spencer Robarge, and Austin Grammar. Healso became the second rookie this year to win a major, and seventh player this season to win his first national title on the PBA Tour. Brandon Bonta Spencer Robarge Austin Grammar Your Weekly Bowling Digest The latest bowling news, tips, and gear reviews—all wrapped up in a quick 3-minute read delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe Now No previous PBA Tour season has featured more rookie winners. At the same time, players like Wilkins and Chapman - who have been on tour foryears - have finally broken through and added their first titles as well. In the entire 2025 season, Brunswick brands won five titles. In 2024, they wonsix. In 2026, they have already passed those numbers - and there are stilleight events left on the schedule. The races for Rookie of the Year and Player of the Year remain wide open. Butone thing is certain - Brunswick’s dominance on the PBA Tour this season isundeniable. 2026 PBA Tour Title WinnersTournamentWinnerBrandPBA Players ChampionshipBrandon Bonta900 GlobalPBA Pete Weber Missouri ClassicGraham FachBrunswick2026 U.S. OpenPatrick DombrowskiStorm2026 PBA Illinois ClassicAnthony SimonsenRoto GripPBA Indiana ClassicMarshall KentHammerUSBC MastersBoog KrolHammerPBA Ohio ClassicSpencer RobargeBrunswickPBA New York ClassicAustin Grammar*-PBA Roth/Holman Doubles ChampionshipZach Wilkins & AJ ChapmanHammer/BrunswickPBA Tournament of ChampionsAlex HortonBrunswick*Grammar does not have an active brand deal but was backed by Brunswick for the PBA New York Classic finals. 2026 PBA Tour Title WinnersTournamentWinnerBrand 2026 PBA Tour Title Winners TournamentWinnerBrand Tournament Winner Brand PBA Players ChampionshipBrandon Bonta900 GlobalPBA Pete Weber Missouri ClassicGraham FachBrunswick2026 U.S. OpenPatrick DombrowskiStorm2026 PBA Illinois ClassicAnthony SimonsenRoto GripPBA Indiana ClassicMarshall KentHammerUSBC MastersBoog KrolHammerPBA Ohio ClassicSpencer RobargeBrunswickPBA New York ClassicAustin Grammar*-PBA Roth/Holman Doubles ChampionshipZach Wilkins & AJ ChapmanHammer/BrunswickPBA Tournament of ChampionsAlex HortonBrunswick PBA Players ChampionshipBrandon Bonta900 Global PBA Players Championship Brandon Bonta 900 Global PBA Pete Weber Missouri ClassicGraham FachBrunswick PBA Pete Weber Missouri Classic Graham Fach Brunswick 2026 U.S. OpenPatrick DombrowskiStorm 2026 U.S. Open Patrick Dombrowski Storm 2026 PBA Illinois ClassicAnthony SimonsenRoto Grip 2026 PBA Illinois Classic Anthony Simonsen Roto Grip PBA Indiana ClassicMarshall KentHammer PBA Indiana Classic Marshall Kent Hammer USBC MastersBoog KrolHammer USBC Masters Boog Krol Hammer PBA Ohio ClassicSpencer RobargeBrunswick PBA Ohio Classic Spencer Robarge Brunswick PBA New York ClassicAustin Grammar*- PBA New York Classic Austin Grammar* - PBA Roth/Holman Doubles ChampionshipZach Wilkins & AJ ChapmanHammer/Brunswick PBA Roth/Holman Doubles Championship Zach Wilkins & AJ Chapman Hammer/Brunswick PBA Tournament of ChampionsAlex HortonBrunswick PBA Tournament of Champions Alex Horton Brunswick *Grammar does not have an active brand deal but was backed by Brunswick for the PBA New York Classic finals. {"@context": "https://schema.org","@graph": [{"@type": "NewsArticle","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/brunswick-staffers-dominates-pba-tour-2026/#article","headline": "Brunswick Staffers Dominate 2026 PBA Tour","description": "Brunswick staff players are dominating the 2026 PBA Tour, securing six consecutive titles and showcasing a historic wave of rookie and first-time winners.","image": ["https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/bowlinglife/media/Posts_Uploads/Discord_ad_banner_bowlinglife.png"],"datePublished": "2026-04-27T12:00:00+03:00","dateModified": "2026-04-27T12:00:00+03:00","author": {"@type": "Organization","name": "BowlingLife","url": "https://bowlinglife.eu"},"publisher": {"@type": "Organization","name": "BowlingLife","logo": {"@type": "ImageObject","url": "https://bowlinglife.eu/logo.png"}},"mainEntityOfPage": {"@type": "WebPage","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/brunswick-staffers-dominates-pba-tour-2026"}},{"@type": "FAQPage","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/brunswick-staffers-dominates-pba-tour-2026/#faq","mainEntity": [{"@type": "Question","name": "How many consecutive titles have Brunswick staff players won on the 2026 PBA Tour?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "Following Alex Horton's victory at the PBA Tournament of Champions, Brunswick staff players have won six straight titles on the 2026 PBA Tour."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "How many rookies have won a PBA Tour title in 2026?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "A record-breaking four rookies have won PBA Tour titles in the 2026 season: Brandon Bonta, Spencer Robarge, Austin Grammar, and Alex Horton."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "Who was the last non-Brunswick player to win on the PBA Tour before their streak?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "Anthony Simonsen, throwing Roto Grip, was the last non-Brunswick player to win when he captured the PBA Illinois Classic on March 16."}}]}]}

Over the past few years, European bowling has seen plenty of tournaments come and go. Many are well-intended, some are memorable, but only a few manage to build a real identity. BowlingGP is one of those rare cases – a tournament brand that doesn’t just organize events, but consistently raises expectations of what a bowling tournament in Europe can be. BowlingGP Hosted in France and open to players from across the continent, BowlingGP has quietly become a reference point for quality, professionalism, and international appeal. When BowlingLife first attended BowlingGP back in 2024, the first thing that stood out was how well structured the event was. Formats were clear, communication was solid, and schedules were built to work for players, not against them. From qualification squads to finals, everything felt smooth rather thanimprovised, which is often the case at bowling tournaments. Not to mentionthat finals usually finish by Sunday lunchtime, leaving enough time forplayers to safely return home. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BowlingGP Tournaments (@bowling.gp_tournaments) View this post on Instagram A post shared by BowlingGP Tournaments (@bowling.gp_tournaments) Main Focus Is Players First of all, although BowlingGP takes place in France, it never feels like alocal-only event. International players are genuinely welcomed, which isclearly reflected in the entry lists that regularly include bowlers frommultiple countries. Moreover, BowlingGP also deserves credit for how it treats different playergroups. The organization now focuses primarily on two categories – youth andseniors. For youth bowlers, BowlingGP offers several tournament formats,ranging from individual to team events. On the senior side, BowlingGP hostsone of the best-attended stops on the International Senior Bowling Tour,further underlining its strong international appeal. Youth tournaments are clearly designed to be genuinely meaningful, not justrandom weekend bowling events. They give young players a proper internationalexperience, focused on development rather than being just another competitionwith little long-term value. Meanwhile, senior events remain competitive and professionally presented,avoiding the common trap of turning into purely social gatherings. Details That Shape the Experience BowlingGP also understands that the quality of an event is often defined bysmall details. Branding is consistent, visuals are modern, and updates are shared clearlythroughout the tournament. Players and fans are never left guessing where tofind information. That attention to detail extends beyond the lanes. One moment that stood outto us was seeing a live band performing during the BowlingGP party dinner. Itis a small touch, but a telling one. It shows that BowlingGP views thetournament as a full experience, not just a competition. The social side is treated with the same care as the sporting side, whichstrengthens the sense of community around the event. Respect for Culture BowlingGP also benefits from embracing French hospitality. The food inNormandy plays an important role, with players welcomed to tables filled withlocal cuisine. For international visitors – and for locals as well – this addsanother layer to the experience, turning meals into shared moments rather thansimple breaks between squads with a frozen pizza slice. It all comes down to thoughtfulness. These touches help players feel like theyare investing in a complete experience, not just purchasing squad entries –something many tournaments still tend to overlook. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BowlingGP Tournaments (@bowling.gp_tournaments) View this post on Instagram A post shared by BowlingGP Tournaments (@bowling.gp_tournaments) Raise the Bar What is most fascinating is that BowlingGP does not try to reinvent thebowling wheel. Instead, it focuses on doing the essentials exceptionally wellwhile adding just enough personality to make the events memorable. From BowlingLife’s perspective, BowlingGP stands out because it respects thesport and the people around it. It just feels complete. In a European bowling landscape where consistency is often missing, BowlingGPshows what is possible when events are built with care, planning, and a clearvision. That is why BowlingGP is no longer just a strong tournament series in France.It is setting a new high standard for bowling events in Europe. Upcoming Events In December, BowlingGP France Youth 2025 showcased two days of high-levelyouth competition. Two additional youth events are scheduled forthe spring, beginning with the BowlingGP Series Youth Grand Quevilly 2026 onApril 11–12. Registration is already open. For seniors, BowlingGP France Senior 2026 returns to the lanes inGrand-Quevilly from September 30 to October 4. More details will be announcedlater, so make sure to follow BowlingGP on social media and atbowlinggp.com. bowlinggp.com

BowlingLife has officially launched the BowlingLife Fantasy League, andplayers can already submit their picks for the PBA Players Championship usingthe BowlingLife Fantasy League form. BowlingLife Fantasy League form BowlingLife Fantasy League is a new way for fans to follow the PBA Tour andplay along throughout the season. a new way for fans to follow the PBA Tour The idea behind the Fantasy League is simple. Instead of just watching events,fans can build their own fantasy teams using real PBA Tour players and scorepoints based on how those players perform on the lanes. BowlingLife Fantasy League is built around the PBA Tour calendar, but not alltour stops are included. For a full breakdown of which events are part of thegame, check the BowlingLife Fantasy rules. rules Before each event, fantasy managers submit a new team made up of sixprofessional bowlers. Five players are selected from ranked tiers based on theTop 50, while the sixth pick is a Wildcard player chosen from outside the Top50. One of the six players is selected as Captain and earns 1.5x fantasypoints for that event. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bowling News • Reviews • Tips (@bowlinglife.eu) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bowling News • Reviews • Tips (@bowlinglife.eu) Fantasy points are awarded based on tournament results, meaning every block,cut, and title run matters. Teams are ranked on a global leaderboard thatupdates after each event, with the season also split into multiple rounds togive players more chances to compete and, of course, more prizes to win. The BowlingLife Fantasy League is free to play. There is no app to downloadand no payment required. To join, players simply submit their team through theofficial Fantasy League form before each event. The BowlingLife Fantasy League form for the PBA Players Championship is liveand can be submitted here. here Most BowlingLife Fantasy League managers gather in the BowlingLife Discord community, where deadlines, updates, rankings, and discussions are sharedthroughout the season. While Discord is not required to play, it is the mainplace where fantasy managers stay updated and interact with each other.Members also get exclusive BowlingLife content that cannot be found anywhereelse. Here is your invitation to the BowlingLife Discord. BowlingLife Discord community Here is your invitation to the BowlingLife Discord Team submissions for the BowlingLife Fantasy League will remain open until thestart of Qualification Round 1 at the PBA Players Championship, scheduled for11:00 AM CET on February 16.

Watching the PBA Tour has always been fun. Watching it while arguing withfriends about who will choke, who will peak, and who you should’ve picked?Even better. Just a few weeks before the new PBA Tour season, BowlingLife's team wasalready deep into predictions, power rankings, and “this is his year” takes.At some point, the question came up naturally - why not turn all of this intoa fantasy game and play along together? No big plans or bold promises - just a simple bowling fantasy built to makewatching bowling more enjoyable.And that is how BowlingLife Fantasy League came to life. Right now, BowlingLife Fantasy League runs on simple tools, forms, standings,and regular updates. It might feel a bit clumsy at times - and that is okay.The goal was never perfection. The goal was to launch it before the season starts and create something fun,something social, and something that makes waiting for the next PBA Tour eventmore exciting. Because now, you are not just watching - you are part of it. Most importantly, this fantasy league is being built together with thecommunity. We are paying attention to how people play, talk, and react. Ifthis turns into something people truly enjoy and want to keep, we can alwaysmake it smoother and more user-friendly in future seasons. How the Bowling Fantasy Game Works BowlingLife Fantasy League is a bowling fantasy game built entirely around thereal PBA Tour season. For every PBA Tour event in the fantasy schedule, you submit a new team madeup of six real professional bowlers. Five players are selected from rankedtiers based on the Top 50, which keeps teams balanced. The sixth player is aWildcard pick, letting you take a chance on someone outside the Top 50. From those six players, you choose one Captain. Your Captain scores 1.5xfantasy points for that event. Your fantasy results depend completely on how your players actually perform onthe lanes. Higher finishes earn more points, and consistency across events iswhat separates the best fantasy teams from the rest. It is easy to start, but it gets competitive quickly. Why Play Bowling Fantasy? Because it changes how you watch bowling. BowlingLife Fantasy League gives youa reason to follow more storylines, track form changes, and stay engaged fromthe first frame to the final title match. It adds tension, debate, andexcitement to every PBA Tour stop. If you already watch bowling, fantasy simply makes it better. How Do I Join the BowlingLife Fantasy League? Getting started is simple. You register your fantasy team using a Googleaccount, which is used to track your team and points. There is no app todownload and no payment required - the BowlingLife Fantasy League is free toplay. Everything follows the PBA Tour calendar. Before each event, you submit yourteam through the official BowlingLife Fantasy form. Miss a submission and youscore zero points for that event, so staying updated matters. That is why theBowlingLife Discord is the best place to keep track of everything. Standings, Rounds, and Prizes In BowlingLife Fantasy League, fantasy managers are ranked on a globalleaderboard based on the total fantasy points they earn across the PBA Tourseason. Alongside the overall standings, the season is divided into three rounds, eachcovering a group of PBA Tour events. These rounds act as mini competitionsinside the season, giving everyone more chances to compete, reset the fight,and stay involved. Standings are updated after every PBA Tour event. Players are not justfighting for bragging rights, but also for prizes. Top performers in both theoverall standings and individual rounds will be rewarded with BowlingLifemerchandise, bowling equipment, or other prizes. Details are announced ahead of time through BowlingLife Discord and officialBowlingLife channels. Bowling Fantasy Community Lives on BowlingLife Discord While the fantasy league runs alongside the PBA Tour, the community lives ontheBowlingLife Discord. BowlingLife Discord That is where most of the action happens. Updated tiers are posted therefirst. Fantasy deadlines, reminders, news, and reactions are shared beforeevery event. It is also where fantasy managers talk picks, argue about captainchoices, celebrate wins, and complain about bad breaks. If you enjoy bowlingconversations, that is where you will feel at home. You do not have to join Discord to play, but if you want the full BowlingLifeFantasy experience, that is where it comes alive.Join BowlingLife Discord and be part of the community! Join BowlingLife Discord and be part of the community! Ready to Play Along? If you already follow the PBA Tour, this fantasy league is built for you. Sametour, same bowlers. Just one more reason to care when the next event starts.Join the BowlingLife Discordto get live updates and stay in the loop when the BowlingLife Fantasy Leaguegoes live. Join the BowlingLife Discord

Over the decades, the PBA Tour has seen many of the sport’s biggest names riseto the top. Some players captured the Player of the Year awardonce, while others returned year after year and built long runs of dominance.No matter how often they won it, every Player of the Year left a clear mark onbowling history. With a new PBA Tour season approaching, BowlingLife has put together acomplete list of every PBA Tour Player of the Year winner since the award wasofficially recognized in 1963. The list starts with BillyHardwick, the first honoree and still the youngest ever to win it at age of23, and runs through to EJ Tackett, who has claimed the award for threestraight seasons now. Below is the full list of PBA Tour Player of the Year winners, beginning withthe most recent and going back to the very start. PBA Tour Player of the Year Award Winners List 2025 – EJ Tackett2024 – EJ Tackett2023 – EJ Tackett2022 – Jason Belmonte2021 – Kyle Troup2020 – Jason Belmonte2019 – Jason Belmonte2018 – Andrew Anderson2017 – Jason Belmonte2016 – EJ Tackett2015 – Jason Belmonte2014 – Jason Belmonte2013 – Jason Belmonte2012 – Sean Rash2011 – Mika Koivuniemi2010 – Walter Ray Williams Jr.2009 – Wes Malott2008 – Chris Barnes2007 – Doug Kent2006 – Tommy Jones2005 – Patrick Allen2004 – Mika Koivuniemi2003 – Walter Ray Williams Jr.2002 – Parker Bohn III2001 – Norm Duke2000 – Norm Duke1999 – Parker Bohn III1998 – Walter Ray Williams Jr.1997 – Walter Ray Williams Jr.1996 – Walter Ray Williams Jr.1995 – Mike Aulby1994 – Norm Duke1993 – Walter Ray Williams Jr.1992 – David Ferraro1991 – David Ozio1990 – Amleto Monacelli1989 – Amleto Monacelli1988 – Brian Voss1987 – Marshall Holman1986 – Walter Ray Williams Jr.1985 – Mike Aulby1984 – Mark Roth1983 – Earl Anthony1982 – Earl Anthony1981 – Earl Anthony1980 – Wayne Webb1979 – Mark Roth1978 – Mark Roth1977 – Mark Roth1976 – Earl Anthony1975 – Earl Anthony1974 – Earl Anthony1973 – Don McCune1972 – Don Johnson1971 – Don Johnson1970 – Nelson Burton Jr.1969 – Billy Hardwick1968 – Billy Hardwick1967 – Jim Stefanich1966 – Dave Davis1965 – Wayne Zahn1964 – Dick Weber1963 – Billy Hardwick

Bowling has come a long way. From rolling stones thousands of years ago towooden balls and today’s high-tech gear with advanced cores and coverstocks,the game has constantly evolved. This time, we’re hopping in thetime machine to explore theHistory of bowling ballsand see how each era shaped the sport we know today. History of bowling balls Stone era: Ancient Egypt (~3200 BC) The earliest bowling balls were carved from stone in Ancient Egypt. Theseheavy spheres had no holes, no cores, or polish - just raw shape and weight. They were used in ritual games and early forms of pin play, proving that theidea of rolling a ball toward targets has been around for thousands of years. Wood era: Before the 1900s By the 1800s, balls were being made from lignum vitae, a dense tropical wood.Many were crafted in two halves, pegged together, and often cracked with use. While they lacked consistency, these wooden balls marked the beginning ofmodern equipment design and represented a huge step forward in the history ofbowling balls. Rubber era: 1905–1960s The introduction of rubber balls changed the sport forever. In 1905, the Evertrue became the first of its kind, followed in 1914 byBrunswick’s Mineralite, which used a secret rubber formula. Rubber balls weresmoother, more durable, and consistent compared to wood. For decades, rubber was the competitive standard, often built with cork cores. Polyester era: 1960s–1980s The 1960s broughtplastic (polyester) bowlingballs. Columbia’s Crown Jewel and other models became popular for their motionand durability. But pros soon complained about the lack of hook. Some bowlerstried chemical soaks to soften covers until safety rules banned such tries. plastic (polyester) Even though stronger hooking balls eventually took over, most bowlers stillkeep a plastic ball in their bag today. Urethane era: 1980s The early 1980s marked another leap forward with urethane. Models like the AMF Angle created more friction and stronger hook potential,especially on shorter or drier lane conditions. Urethane sparked a shift in ball performance expectations and still has aloyal following for its smooth, controllable motion. Reactive resin era: 1990s In the early 1990s, reactive resin covers took over. Balls like the Nu-LineX-Calibur introduced microscopic pores that absorbed oil, creating explosivebackend hook and higher pin carry. This innovation fueled a scoring boom and forever changed how bowlers attackedlane conditions. Reactive resin remains the dominant material in performancebowling today. Modern design: technology meets performance Today’s bowling balls combine engineered coverstocks and advanced cores.Manufacturers fine-tune specs like RG, differential, and surface finish togive bowlers specific options for heavy oil, medium conditions, or dry lanes.Most bowlers now carry 6–12 balls to tournaments, each with a specializedpurpose. Final thoughts From stone to wood, rubber to polyester, urethane to reactive resin, thehistory of bowling balls is the story of constant innovation. Every new material changed the way the game was played and opened newpossibilities for scoring and strategy. Understanding this history makes today’s equipment even more fascinating - andshows just how far the sport has come.

This article is based on historical information shared by Gary Beck on Facebook, who provided valuable insight into one of the most debated moments in bowling equipment history. This article is based on historical information shared by Gary Beck on Facebook Facebook Facebook , who provided valuable insight into one of the most debated moments in bowling equipment history. This week, the United States Bowling Congress (USBC) released an official statement confirming that it is in advanced talks to ban urethane bowling balls from certified competition. in advanced talks to ban urethane bowling balls in advanced talks to ban urethane bowling balls According to USBC, urethane affects lane pattern integrity, creates possible imbalances in competitive fairness, may limit player development, and presents enforcement challenges due to its softness over time. USBC’s Equipment Specifications Committee is currently reviewing survey feedback and manufacturer input, with a decision expected later in 2025. But this is not the first time the sport faced such a crossroads with urethane bowling balls. Back in 1981, the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) came very close to banning urethane bowling balls entirely. This wasn’t due to long-term softness or lane integrity concerns, but because of how dramatically the new ball changed performance during competition. By 1974, AMF, a major bowling brand, was struggling with market share. It had shut down its ball factories and outsourced ball production to competitors. Not satisfied with the results, AMF hired Edmond Leary, MIT engineer, to design a new kind of ball that would dominate the lanes. Leary began testing his designs at the 1979 Bowling Proprietors' Association (BPAA) U.S. Open and returned a year later with 36 prototypes, tested by six PBA players. Ten months later, 125 newly built bowling balls were delivered to the 1981 PBA National Championship in Toledo, Ohio. The ball, later named the AMF Angle, was black with a pancake weight block - just like most of the balls on the market. But on the lanes, it was anything but ordinary. It hooked more and hit harder than anything bowlers had used before. Within a month, AMF gave away over 2,000 Angles to players on tour. For free, as a marketing campaign. After that, even bowlers known for throwing straight suddenly were hooking like crazy. The change was hard to ignore. Concerned about how much the ball was impacting scoring, the PBA Tournament Committee had to make a move. In early April 1981, just a yar after AMF Angle was released,all eleven committee members voted unanimously to ban urethane bowling balls. But when the PBA Executive Committee met later that month in Las Vegas, the plan was rejected. The reason was financial. The PBA depended on support from bowling ball manufacturers, and banning urethane would hurt those relationships. So, despite the serious concern, the ban on urethane never became official. The ball stayed on tour. Over time, it changed how equipment was developed and how the game was played. More than 40 years later, the debate continues wether should urethane be banned or not. This article is based on information originally provided by Gary Beck on Facebook. This article is based on information originally provided by Gary Beck on Facebook Gary Beck on Facebook Gary Beck on Facebook .