The PBA entered a new era last week with the announcement of Peter Murray asits 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. 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 Murrayin an exclusive interview, discussing his early impressions, his 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 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,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 Queens.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 roll out as early as 2027. So we can expect more PBATour stops in 2027.” 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

Belgium’s Patricia Vezzu has won the gold medal in the Women’s Singles eventat the first European Grand Senior Championships 2026. The competition took place on Monday in Vienna, Austria, marking anothermilestone in the history of the new bowling event for 65+ players in Europe. After six qualifying games, 55 senior athletes competed for a place in the semifinals, with only the top four advancing. Germany’s Martina Beckel led the standings with a total score of 1229 (204.8 average). In the semifinals, she faced Iceland’s Gudny Gunnarsdottir, the No. 4 seed, who advanced with a total of 1177. Beckel controlled the match throughout and won 202–159 to secure a place in the final. The second semi-final featured Belgium’s Patricia Vezzu, who advanced after finishing second in qualification, against Germany’s Martina Becker. Like Beckel in the first semi-final, Vezzu also booked her spot in the title match with a solid 200–167 victory. Yesterday, Slovakia’s Anton Zoricak claimed gold in the Men’s Singles event. The European Grand Senior Championships 2026 continue on Tuesday with theMen’s Doubles event, as competition carries on in Vienna.

Elitserien returned with a full weekend of action across Sweden, featuringeight tightly contested matches. BK Full House climbed to the top of thestandings after a dominant win over Clan, who recovered with a victory againstGöta. Meanwhile, AIK’s momentum continued, and Kaskad managed a dramatic comebackdraw in Köping. Let’s take a closer look at how all the action unfolded lastweekend. Saturday Matches Overview Stureby BK – AIK BK H 8–11 AIK got their revenge and took a big step forward in the standings with a roadwin over Stureby. A strong start saw AIK take control early with two 4–1series wins. The match was all but over after three series, as AIK ran aheadwith an 11–3 lead. Even though Stureby took all five points in the finalseries, the result was already decided. Elliot Crosby led AIK with 951, closely followed by Wilmer Kvarnström (924).Stureby’s Tommy Wendel was the top scorer of the match with 1023, including a299 game. Team Pergamon BC – Team Alingsås BC 10–10 The highly anticipated top clash ended in a dramatic draw. Alingsås won allthree games and held a 10–5 lead going into the final series, but Pergamondelivered a stunning 5–0 sweep to steal a point. Jesper Svensson led the home team with 929, while James Blomgren (915) andLucas Fjällborg (899) were best for Alingsås. Team Clan Nässjö BK – BK Kaskad 13–7 The defending champions showed strong form at home after a slow start. Kaskadled 6–4 after two high-scoring series, but Clan dominated the second half,conceding just one point across the final two series. Emil Svensson scored 959, and Alfred Berggren added 892. Kaskad’s TeodorSamuelsson shone with 1007, while Joel Lothigius rolled a 300 game to finishwith 933. BK Full House – IS Göta 11–9 BK Full House were pushed to the limit by IS Göta in a back-and-forth battle.Göta nearly escaped with a draw, but a late double from Tim Stampe in thefinal frame gave Full House the lane point they needed to clinch the win bythree pins. JD Mortensen (869) and Richard Teece (868) led Full House. Dan Harding toppedGöta’s scoring with 902. Sunday Match Recap IKW/Köping BK – BK Kaskad 10–10 The match in Köping was one of the most exciting of the weekend, with bothteams passing 7300 total pins. Köping led 9–6, but Kaskad closed strong with a4–1 final series to secure the draw. Filip Wilhelmsson led all players with 1003. Carl Eklund topped Köping with969. BK Full House – Team Clan Nässjö BK 14–6 Full House overwhelmed Clan early, winning the first three series 4–1, 5–0,and 4–1 to decide the match before the final set. Mik Stampe led Full House with 901. Clan’s William Berggren posted the highestindividual score with 924. Bodens BS – Stureby BK 8–12 Stureby rebounded from Saturday’s loss with a confident away win, leading fromstart to finish and sealing the result with a 4–1 final series. Dennis Eklund scored 861 for Stureby, while Philip Strandgren led Bodens with862. IS Göta – Team Clan Nässjö BK 8–12 In the final match of the weekend, Team Clan bounced back strongly. Aftertrailing early, they won the next three series to take the victory. Anton Andersson led Göta with 938, while William Berggren guided Clan with900. Elitserien Standings (After February 1, 2026)TeamGPWDLPoints WonTotal PointsBK Full House15915146–15219Team Clan Nässjö BK13904144–11418Team Pergamon BC14824148–12818Team Alingsås BC12813136–10117BK Cascade15627159–13914Stureby BK16619140–17613Bodens BS13526120–13812AIK BK H12417116–1229IKW/Köping BK13337115–1449IS Göta13319123–1337 Elitserien Standings (After February 1, 2026) TeamGPWDLPoints WonTotal Points Team GP W D L Points Won Total Points BK Full House15915146–15219Team Clan Nässjö BK13904144–11418Team Pergamon BC14824148–12818Team Alingsås BC12813136–10117BK Cascade15627159–13914Stureby BK16619140–17613Bodens BS13526120–13812AIK BK H12417116–1229IKW/Köping BK13337115–1449IS Göta13319123–1337 BK Full House15915146–15219 BK Full House 15 9 1 5 146–152 19 Team Clan Nässjö BK13904144–11418 Team Clan Nässjö BK 13 9 0 4 144–114 18 Team Pergamon BC14824148–12818 Team Pergamon BC 14 8 2 4 148–128 18 Team Alingsås BC12813136–10117 Team Alingsås BC 12 8 1 3 136–101 17 BK Cascade15627159–13914 BK Cascade 15 6 2 7 159–139 14 Stureby BK16619140–17613 Stureby BK 16 6 1 9 140–176 13 Bodens BS13526120–13812 Bodens BS 13 5 2 6 120–138 12 AIK BK H12417116–1229 AIK BK H 12 4 1 7 116–122 9 IKW/Köping BK13337115–1449 IKW/Köping BK 13 3 7 115–144 9 IS Göta13319123–1337 IS Göta 13 3 1 9 123–133 7

The first medal of the European Grand Senior Championships 2026 has been given away inVienna, Austria, with Slovakia’s Anton Zoricak claiming gold in the Men’sSingles event. European Grand Senior Championships 2026 Zoricak secured the historic first title of the new European championshipafter a strong performance in the final, closing the match against England'sKim Johnson 267-195. Zoricak led the whole match, scoring a seven-bagger andputting the title out of reach for Johnson. Qualification was led by Austria’s Wolfgang Hauska, who topped the standingswith a total score of 1,358 pins over six games, averaging 226.3. Hauskaearned the top seed heading into the final stages, but lost to England's KimJohnson in the semifinal 204-194. Meanwhile, Zoricak defeated Slovenia's BojanKlarič in a very close game 178-175. The Men’s Singles event featured a total of 84 Grand Senior bowlers fromacross Europe. The Grand Senior Championships 2026 mark the first edition of this newEuropean Bowling Federation event, created for athletes aged 65 and above.The championships run from January 30 to February 8 at Plus Bowling Vienna. A total of 21 federations are taking part in the championships. Action at the Grand Senior Championships continues tomorrow with the startof the Women’s Singles competition, as more medals are set to be awarded inVienna.

The CW Network is reportedly targeting Kyle Sherman as a potential coloranalyst for upcoming PBA Tour broadcasts. According to a report by 11thFrame.com editor Jeff Richgels, the CW isactively looking at Sherman for the role ahead of its first season airing PBATour events. No deal has been announced yet. report by 11thFrame.com editor Jeff Richgels Sherman is a two-time PBA Tour champion from Missouri and has built a strongpresence both on and off the lanes. His PBA Tour titles include the 2019 StormPBA-PWBA Striking Against Breast Cancer Mixed Doubles, alongside AmandaGreene, and the 2022 PBA Cheetah Championship. He also owns five PBA RegionalTour titles and was a member of Team USA during the 2020 and 2021 seasons. Beyond competition, Sherman is widely known for his media work in bowling.Along with Brad Miller, he co-runs the popular YouTube channel Brad and Kyle,which focuses on bowling tips, education, and lane play. The channel has grownto more than 219,000 subscribers, making Sherman one of the most visiblebowling personalities among younger fans, perfectly fitting the profile the CWNetwork is seeking. Brad and Kyle The CW has already announced Rick Allen as the new play-by-play voice for PBA Tour telecasts. Allen is best known for his work in NASCAR broadcasting. IfSherman joins the booth, he would serve as the color analyst alongside Allen. announced Rick Allen as the new play-by-play voice for PBA Tour telecasts At present, Randy Pedersen continues to fill the color analyst role for PBATour broadcasts. If the reported plans move forward, it would likely signal achange in that position as the CW begins a new chapter of coverage. This possible move follows another recent change in PBA broadcasting. Longtimelaneside reporter Kimberly Pressler confirmed on January 21 that her time with PBA Tour telecasts had come to an end, coinciding with the tour’s transitionaway from FOX and toward its new broadcast partnership with the CW Network. Kimberly Pressler confirmed on January 21 that her time with PBA Tour telecasts had come to an end

The Hong Kong Tenpin Bowling Congress has announced a new equipment rule thatwill affect local competitions across the region. Starting March1, 2026, urethane bowling balls will no longer be allowed in local tournamentsorganized by the governing body. The decision was shared in an official statement released aon January 31st. According to the Hong Kong Tenpin Bowling Congress, the movefollows discussions and consultations focused on lane conditions, competitivefairness, and long-term athlete development. In its statement, the federation explained that concerns had been raised abouthow slow oil-absorbing urethane equipment can change lane conditions morequickly. This, according to the federation, may affect fairness betweenplayers using different styles and ball types. The statement also noted thatthe decision was made after reviewing global trends and considering theoverall skill development of athletes. The reasons outlined in theHong Kong statement closely mirror those shared by the Malaysian Tenpin Bowling Congress earlier in January, when it introduced a similar ban onurethane bowling balls in its sanctioned competitions. shared by the Malaysian Tenpin Bowling Congress earlier in January, The ban applies only to local tournaments organized directly by the Hong KongTenpin Bowling Congress. It does not apply to international tournamentsorganized by the federation or to local tournaments that are only sanctionedby the HKCTBC. In addition, players competing in Under-12 divisions are exemptfrom this restriction. The HKTBC added that it will continue to monitor the situation and may reviewor adjust the regulations in the future if needed. Bellow is the official statement of the HKTBC regarding urethane bowling ballban.

PBA Tour player Keven Williams recently shared an open message on social mediaquestioning why bowling continues to resist change while other sports haveembraced evolution. In his post, Williams asked why bowling is often compared to “the old days,”when scores were lower, equipment was simpler, and different styles dominatedthe lanes. He pointed out that nearly every major sport has seen steady growthin performance numbers over the past decades, and bowling should not betreated differently. Williams compared bowling to sports such as basketball, football, golf,baseball, and tennis. He highlighted how scoring averages, throwing speeds,and distances have increased in those sports since the 1990s. According toWilliams, higher numbers are now accepted as part of natural progress, drivenby better training, improved technology, and greater access to information. “Why is it that bowling won’t accept evolution/change like other sports?”Williams wrote. He added that bowling has also changed in many ways, includinghigher rev rates, advanced ball technology, modern oil patterns, updated lanesurfaces, and easier access to knowledge through social media. Williams acknowledged that the game looks different today, but stressed thatthis does not mean the sport is worse. Instead, he argued that higher scoresreflect better athletes competing with better tools, similar to what hashappened across the sports world. “Why cant we accept scores are just higher in today’s game?” he asked, callingfor a more open mindset toward modern bowling. The post quickly gained attention within the bowling community.

The UK Tenpin Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2026, recognizing threeindividuals for their long-standing contributions to the sport. The new inductees include Alan Keddie, Keira Reay, and Dave Steiner. Alan Keddie has been selected in the men’s category after many years ofsuccess in international and domestic competition. He becomes the firstScottish bowler to be inducted into the UK Tenpin Hall of Fame. His careerincludes medal performances at European Senior Championships and the SeniorWorld Championships, along with wins across several other European events. Keira Reay has been chosen in the women’s category and is the youngestinductee so far. She is being honored mainly for her youth career, whichincluded multiple medals at European Youth Championships and strong results atworld-level youth events. Her performances during her teenage years placed heramong the most successful youth bowlers produced in the UK. Dave Steiner will be inducted in the Distinguished Service category. Hisrecognition reflects decades of work supporting bowling away from competition.His involvement spans military bowling, coaching, event organization, leaguedevelopment, and governance roles within British tenpin bowling. He has alsoserved in leadership positions and contributed to the growth of structuredcompetition across the country. The selection process for the Hall of Fame Class of 2026 was carried out bythe Hall of Fame committee, which reviewed nominations and career recordsbefore voting. The UK Tenpin Hall of Fame honors individuals whose achievements and servicehave helped shape the sport since its early years in the country. The 2026 inductees will officially join the UK Tenpin Hall of Fame during nextyear’s induction ceremony.

Three Storm-sponsored bowling tournaments will be connected through a newjoint ranking system during the 2026 season, known as the Thunder Ranking. The ranking will combine results from three major events across Finland,Sweden, and Norway, with players earning Thunder Ranking points at each stop. The Thunder Ranking is designed to reward consistent performance acrossmultiple international events and will offer both prize money and valuableexemptions for the 2027 season. Thunder Ranking Events – 2026 The three tournaments included in the Thunder Ranking are: Storm 4th No Urethane OpenApril 13–26, 2026Lahti, FinlandStorm Lucky Larsen MastersAugust 21–31, 2026Helsingborg, SwedenNorwegian Open by StormAugust 29 – September 6, 2026Sarpsborg, Norway Storm 4th No Urethane OpenApril 13–26, 2026Lahti, Finland Storm 4th No Urethane Open Storm Lucky Larsen MastersAugust 21–31, 2026Helsingborg, Sweden Storm Lucky Larsen Masters Norwegian Open by StormAugust 29 – September 6, 2026Sarpsborg, Norway Norwegian Open by Storm Players who compete in these events will automatically collect Thunder Rankingpoints based on their performances in each tournament. Why the Thunder Ranking Was Created According to Martin Larsen, Head of Aftermarket & Consumer Sales inScandinavia at Bowltech and one of the organizers of the Storm Lucky Larsen Masters, theThunder Ranking was created to reward commitment and provide new opportunitiesfor certain tournament formats.“Bowltech and Storm like to rewardbowlers who bowl a lot. Also, at the moment there’s no way for tournamentsusing the 78 hardness rule or ‘no urethane’ to attend on the European BowingTour, this is something new for those tournaments.”The ThunderRanking also represents a closer connection between the three tournamentsinvolved, supported by Storm and Bowltwech.“Bowltech and Stormsupports those 3 great tournaments and the Thunder Ranking connects them in anew way, they’re all looking to grow and we think that this can be a littlepiece of that puzzle. There’s been some good talk between the 3 events,Bowltwech and Storm, this is a start," Martin Larsen said. Potential for Future Expansion While the Thunder Ranking will debut in 2026, organizers see it as atesting ground for possible future development. “It’s for sure possible that it could grow, 2026 will be year to test itout and at the same time see where the bowling world will go when it comesto hardness rules etc.” 2026 Thunder Ranking Bonus Prize Money At the conclusion of the 2026 season, the top-ranked players will earn bonusprize money: 1st place: €1,0002nd place: €7503rd place: €500 1st place: €1,000 2nd place: €750 3rd place: €500 Thunder Ranking 2027 Exemptions In addition to prize money, the Thunder Ranking will award nine exemptionspots for the 2027 season. Each exemption includes a free first squad entry inall three Storm-sponsored events in 2027, with an estimated value of €400–€450per player. The nine exemption spots will be awarded as follows: Top 5 players in the overall Thunder RankingHighest-ranked womanHighest-ranked +50 player (born 1976 or earlier)Highest-ranked U21 man (born 2005 or later)Highest-ranked U21 woman (born 2005 or later) Top 5 players in the overall Thunder Ranking Highest-ranked woman Highest-ranked +50 player (born 1976 or earlier) Highest-ranked U21 man (born 2005 or later) Highest-ranked U21 woman (born 2005 or later) A New Incentive Across Storm Events By linking three major tournaments under one ranking system, the ThunderRanking adds an extra competitive layer to the 2026 season. Players areencouraged not only to perform well in individual events, but also to competeconsistently across multiple international stops. Entries are now open for the Storm 4th No Urethane Open. Registration for the Storm Lucky Larsen Masters and the Norwegian Open byStorm will follow later in the year. Follow the updates onBowlingLife's Tournament Finder page. Entries are now open for the Storm 4th No Urethane Open BowlingLife's Tournament Finder page

Stefanie Johnson has been selected as the recipient of the Dick WeberAmbassador Award, an honor presented to individuals who promote the sport ofbowling in a positive and lasting way. The award will be presentedduring the International Bowl Expo this year in Nashville, the event thatbrings together bowling professionals, industry leaders, and organizationsfrom around the world. The Dick Weber Ambassador Award was created in 2005 to honor the memory andlegacy of bowling legend Dick Weber. The award recognizes bowlers whorepresent the sport with professionalism, respect, and dedication, both on andoff the lanes. It reflects Weber’s lifelong role as a global ambassador forbowling and his commitment to growing the game for all ages. Johnson was chosen for her continued involvement in bowling and her efforts topromote the sport beyond competition. The award focuses on conduct,visibility, and positive representation of bowling within the community.

The European Grand Senior Championships 2026 will begin tomorrow in Vienna,Austria, marking the first edition of this new continental event for Seniorathletes. The championships will run from January 30 to February 8and are organized by the European Bowling Federation. A total of 21 federations are taking part in the event. The field includes 80male athletes and 54 female athletes, all aged 65 and above. All games will be played at Plus Bowling Vienna. The venue is well known onthe international bowling calendar and has previously hosted events such asEuropean Senior Championships, European Youth Championships, European Men’sand Women’s Championships, and the Champions Cup. The lane condition for the European Grand Senior Championships 2026 will beset at 41 feet, with a possible variation of plus or minus one foot. The finallane pattern details will be confirmed during the Team Managers Meeting onFriday evening. The competition format follows a structure similar to all EuropeanChampionships. The event starts with six games of singles, followed by sixgames of doubles. The third section is the team event, which consists of sixgames played in two blocks of three. In each section, the top four teams orplayers from the preliminary rounds advance to the semifinals. First placefaces fourth, while second place meets third. The winners move on to aone-game final, while the semifinal losers are awarded bronze medals. All-Events medals will be decided after the completion of the singles,doubles, and team events, based on a total of 18 games. In addition, the top 24 bowlers from the preliminary standings will qualifyfor the individual Masters finals.

The PWBA Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2026, with three new membersset to be inducted during tournament week of the United States BowlingCongress Queens in May. Two inductees were selected in thePerformance category, while one was chosen in the Meritorious Service andBuilder category. Kelly Kulick and Cara Honeychurch will be inducted for their success ascompetitors, while Leila Wagner will be recognized for both her bowling careerand her many years of contribution to the sport beyond the lanes.Theinduction ceremony will take place on May 13, 2026, at the Gold Coast Hoteland Casino in Las Vegas, alongside the USBC Queens tournament, which runs fromMay 13 to May 19. A Legend Both on PWBA and PBA Kelly Kulick built a long career that spans collegiate bowling, professionalcompetition, and international play. She joined the PWBA Tour in2001 after a successful college career at Morehead State. That same year, sheearned Rookie of the Year honors and finished among the tour leaders in bothpoints and earnings. Kulick won five major championships duringher career, including titles at the Queens and the U.S. Women’s Open.In 2010, she made history by becoming the first woman to win a PBATour title when she captured the Tournament of Champions. Kullicklater added two more PWBA titles after the tour returned in 2015. Kulick alsorepresented Team USA on 1998-2001, 2008, and 2010-2021, won multipleinternational gold medals. She currently serves as the head coach of JuniorTeam USA and assistant coach of the Team USA. Australia's Bowling Icon Cara Honeychurch joined the PWBA Tour in 1999 after early internationalsuccess for Australia. Before turning professional, she won theAMF World Cup and earned gold medals at the Commonwealth Games. On the PWBATour, she quickly became a regular presence on television and won severaltitles, including major events. Honeychurch earned Rookie of theYear honors in 2000 and remained a top competitor through the early 2000s.She claimed eight career PWBA titles and received recognition forboth performance and sportsmanship. After the tour paused, she returned toAustralia and later served as the chief executive officer of Tenpin BowlingAustralia. A Voice of Women's Bowling Leila Wagner earned her place in the PWBA Hall of Fame through her work as acompetitor, broadcaster, and ambassador for bowling. As aprofessional bowler, she made numerous television finals and won two careertitles. She later became a familiar voice and face of women’sprofessional bowling as a lead announcer and commentator during televisedevents for more than a decade. Wagner also traveled extensively topromote bowling through clinics, exhibitions, and public appearances. Her workhelped bring women’s bowling to a wider audience across multiple countries.Withthe addition of the Class of 2026, the PWBA Hall of Fame will include 54members across all categories. The upcoming induction continues the Hall ofFame’s role in recognizing both competitive success and long-term service toprofessional women’s bowling.For more information visitpwba.com pwba.com