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USBC Masters Champion Anthony Simonsen is Youngest Major Winner Ever
Anthony Simonsen, at the age of 19 years and 39 days, won the USBC Masters and became the youngest major champion in PBA Tour history.
Knock them all down at once and there's no fear of cherry picking. -
What is a Cherry Pick in Bowling?
What does it mean to cherry pick in bowling?
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Jesper Svensson Becomes Youngest Tournament of Champions Winner
Jesper Svensson breaks Marshall Holman's record and becomes the youngest Tournament of Champions winner in PBA history.
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Amleto Monacelli Wins DHC PBA Japan Invitational, 20th Title
Amleto Monacelli won his 20th career PBA Tour title by defeating Dom Barrett in the championship match of the 2016 DHC PBA Japan Invitational.
Mark Roth, Connor Pickford, Anthony Simonsen, Marshall Holman - Photo courtesy of PBA LLC
Pickford, Simonsen Win Roth/Holman Doubles Championship
Connor Pickford and Anthony Simonsen had to wait two months after qualifying for the top spot, but it was time well spent as they claimed the titles.
Bowling ball on a bender. -
Bender in Bowling
What is a bender in bowling? It's not what you think, but it is a type of shot (that's also not what you think).
Parker Bohn III, Ingelimar Beasley, Brandon Soedarmasto, Patrick Allen - Photo courtesy PBA LLC
Four Winners in 2015 PBA Challenge Exhibition
Four winners in four exhibition matches from the 2015 PBA Challenge.
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Jon Van Hees Wins First PBA Tour Title in Scorpion Championship
Jon Van Hees won his first PBA Tour title on his first PBA Tour telecast, defeating Jason Sterner in the championship match.
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Jesper Svensson Wins Chameleon Championship, Second PBA Tour Title
Jesper Svensson won his second PBA Tour title in his rookie season by defeating Pascal Winternheimer in the championship match of the Chameleon Championship.
The lane is surrounded by troughs on both sides. -
What is a Trough in Bowling?
What is a trough in bowling? Hint: you don't want to throw your ball there.
Ryan Ciminelli - Photo courtesy PBA LLC
Ryan Ciminelli Wins Viper Championship for Third Title of 2015
Ryan Ciminelli won his third title of the 2015 PBA Tour season by defeating Kim Bolleby in the finals of the PBA Viper Championship.
Parker Bohn III - Photo courtesy PBA LLC
Parker Bohn III Moves into Fifth in All-Time PBA Tour Titles
Parker Bohn III won his 35th career PBA Tour title, breaking a tie with Mark Roth and moving Bohn into fifth all time on the list of career champions.
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Gary Faulkner, Jr. Wins First Title and First Major in PBA World Championship
In his first ever televised finals appearance, Gary Faulkner, Jr. won three matches to earn the PBA World Championship.
Turkey -
Turkey Sandwich in Bowling
Is there a term for throwing three consecutive strikes bookended by spares? Yes: turkey sandwich.
These scores could use quite a few more baggers. -
What is a Bagger in Bowling?
Why do bowlers constantly talk about three-baggers, six-baggers and x-baggers?
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