Sixteen-year-old Nolan Mori made history at the 2026 True Amateur Tournaments Nationals by winning the championship and taking home the top prize of $25,000.
The 2026 TAT Amateur Nationals were held from January 30 to February 8 at the South Point Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The event once again drew massive interest, with a total of 6,294 entries recorded across all divisions and over $100,000 in the prize pot. For the first time, the True Amateur Tournaments will be held in Europe. The TAT European Amateur Classic is scheduled for August 3 to 9, 2026, at Dream-Bowl Palace in Munich, Germany.
The finals featured five players competing for the title – Nolan Mori from the 190–215 Average Division, Matt Anderson from the Scratch Division, Benjamin Broomfield from the 189–170 Handicap Division, Michael Charles from the 50 and Over Senior Division, and Steven Williams from the 169 Under Handicap Division.
Mori entered the tenth frame needing a strike to move past Matt Anderson of Las Vegas, Nevada, the brother of PBA Tour star Andrew Anderson. Mori delivered when it mattered most to secure the win, finishing the finals with a total score of 246 (236 scratch +10hcp).
Anderson finished second with a total of 237 and earned $10,000. Benjamin Broomfield of Florida placed third with 221, followed by Michael Charles of California in fourth with 217. Steven Williams rounded out the top five with a score of 208.
With the win, Mori became the youngest champion in TAT history.
The TAT continues to grow beyond the United States, with a major milestone coming later this year. For the first time, TAT will come to Europe in August.
The event will feature a €400,000 prize pool and five handicap divisions, giving amateur bowlers from across Europe the chance to compete in the same format that has made the TAT one of the most successful amateur bowling events in the world.
