A big shift in the women's rankings and a shrinking lead for Finland's Mika Koivuniemi (l.) highlight the WTBA World Bowling Tour rankings after the recently concluded 69th U.S. Open. A tightly packed field at the top of the women's rankings finds Kelly Kulick (r.) of the United States now in the lead with 207 points. Koivuniemi still leads the men's rankings with 312 points, but Mike Fagan of the United States is close behind.
A big shift in the women's rankings and a shrinking lead for Finland's Mika Koivuniemi (l.) highlight the WTBA World Bowling Tour rankings after the recently concluded 69th U.S. Open. A tightly packed field at the top of the women's rankings finds Kelly Kulick (r.) of the United States now in the lead with 207 points. Koivuniemi still leads the men's rankings with 312 points, but Mike Fagan of the United States is close behind.
A big shift in the women's rankings and a shrinking lead for Finland's Mika Koivuniemi (l.) highlight the WTBA World Bowling Tour rankings after the recently concluded 69th U.S. Open. A tightly packed field at the top of the women's rankings finds Kelly Kulick (r.) of the United States now in the lead with 207 points. Koivuniemi still leads the men's rankings with 312 points, but Mike Fagan of the United States is close behind.
36-time PBA Tour champion calls this one “his greatest title ever”
Pete Weber (pictured) of St. Ann, Mo., became the most successful bowler in U.S Open history Sunday, winning the most challenging major title in bowling for a record fifth time at Brunswick Zone-Carolier with a strike on his final ball in the 10th frame to nip top qualifier Mike Fagan of Dallas, 215-214. In winning the title, Weber broke a tie with his late father, PBA legend Dick Weber, and the late Don Carter, who each won the forerunner to the U.S. Open - the BPAA All Star - four times.
36-time PBA Tour champion calls this one “his greatest title ever”
Pete Weber (pictured) of St. Ann, Mo., became the most successful bowler in U.S Open history Sunday, winning the most challenging major title in bowling for a record fifth time at Brunswick Zone-Carolier with a strike on his final ball in the 10th frame to nip top qualifier Mike Fagan of Dallas, 215-214. In winning the title, Weber broke a tie with his late father, PBA legend Dick Weber, and the late Don Carter, who each won the forerunner to the U.S. Open - the BPAA All Star - four times.
36-time PBA Tour champion calls this one “his greatest title ever”
Pete Weber (pictured) of St. Ann, Mo., became the most successful bowler in U.S Open history Sunday, winning the most challenging major title in bowling for a record fifth time at Brunswick Zone-Carolier with a strike on his final ball in the 10th frame to nip top qualifier Mike Fagan of Dallas, 215-214. In winning the title, Weber broke a tie with his late father, PBA legend Dick Weber, and the late Don Carter, who each won the forerunner to the U.S. Open - the BPAA All Star - four times.
After the first four events of the 2012 season, Carolyn Dorin-Ballard (l.) of the United States and Mika Koivuniemi (r.) of Finland lead the WTBA World Bowling Tour rankings. Dorin-Ballard leads a trio of American women at the top of the rankings with 186 points, while Koivuniemi leads the men's rankings with 308 points. The next event on the schedule is the U.S. Open in North Brunswick, N.J., from Feb. 20-26.
After the first four events of the 2012 season, Carolyn Dorin-Ballard (l.) of the United States and Mika Koivuniemi (r.) of Finland lead the WTBA World Bowling Tour rankings. Dorin-Ballard leads a trio of American women at the top of the rankings with 186 points, while Koivuniemi leads the men's rankings with 308 points. The next event on the schedule is the U.S. Open in North Brunswick, N.J., from Feb. 20-26.
After the first four events of the 2012 season, Carolyn Dorin-Ballard (l.) of the United States and Mika Koivuniemi (r.) of Finland lead the WTBA World Bowling Tour rankings. Dorin-Ballard leads a trio of American women at the top of the rankings with 186 points, while Koivuniemi leads the men's rankings with 308 points. The next event on the schedule is the U.S. Open in North Brunswick, N.J., from Feb. 20-26.
American, Singaporean each earn 6 million Yen (approx. $77,500) in Hakata, Japan
Tommy Jones (r.), United States, Cherie Tan (l.), Singapore, captured the men's and women's titles in the International Bowling Championship 2012 Saturday in Hakata, Japan en route to earn the 6 million Yen (approx. $77,500) top prize. Jones, seeded first, flew past fellow PBA champion Mika Koivuniemi, Finland, 290-204, to wrap up the men's title. Women's No. 2 seed Tan defeated top seed Dayang Khairuniza, Malaysia, 218-179, for the biggest payday in her career.
American, Singaporean each earn 6 million Yen (approx. $77,500) in Hakata, Japan
Tommy Jones (r.), United States, Cherie Tan (l.), Singapore, captured the men's and women's titles in the International Bowling Championship 2012 Saturday in Hakata, Japan en route to earn the 6 million Yen (approx. $77,500) top prize. Jones, seeded first, flew past fellow PBA champion Mika Koivuniemi, Finland, 290-204, to wrap up the men's title. Women's No. 2 seed Tan defeated top seed Dayang Khairuniza, Malaysia, 218-179, for the biggest payday in her career.
American, Singaporean each earn 6 million Yen (approx. $77,500) in Hakata, Japan
Tommy Jones (r.), United States, Cherie Tan (l.), Singapore, captured the men's and women's titles in the International Bowling Championship 2012 Saturday in Hakata, Japan en route to earn the 6 million Yen (approx. $77,500) top prize. Jones, seeded first, flew past fellow PBA champion Mika Koivuniemi, Finland, 290-204, to wrap up the men's title. Women's No. 2 seed Tan defeated top seed Dayang Khairuniza, Malaysia, 218-179, for the biggest payday in her career.
Koivuniemi, Bok-Eum and Tan, Eun-Hee secure No. 2 and No. 3 seeds; Parkin wins women's shoot-out match to earn No. 4 seed
Tommy Jones (l.), United States, and Malaysia's Dayang Khairuniza (r.) finished the six-game semifinal round of the International Bowling Championship 2012 atop the men's and women's leaderboard to earn the No. 1 seed for the stepladder finals Saturday at Hakata Star Lanes in Hakata, Japan. The top three players in each division advanced to the TV finals. Missy Parkin, United States, earned the No. 4 seed for the women's stepladder finals in a single-game shoot-out match.
Koivuniemi, Bok-Eum and Tan, Eun-Hee secure No. 2 and No. 3 seeds; Parkin wins women's shoot-out match to earn No. 4 seed
Tommy Jones (l.), United States, and Malaysia's Dayang Khairuniza (r.) finished the six-game semifinal round of the International Bowling Championship 2012 atop the men's and women's leaderboard to earn the No. 1 seed for the stepladder finals Saturday at Hakata Star Lanes in Hakata, Japan. The top three players in each division advanced to the TV finals. Missy Parkin, United States, earned the No. 4 seed for the women's stepladder finals in a single-game shoot-out match.
Koivuniemi, Bok-Eum and Tan, Eun-Hee secure No. 2 and No. 3 seeds; Parkin wins women's shoot-out match to earn No. 4 seed
Tommy Jones (l.), United States, and Malaysia's Dayang Khairuniza (r.) finished the six-game semifinal round of the International Bowling Championship 2012 atop the men's and women's leaderboard to earn the No. 1 seed for the stepladder finals Saturday at Hakata Star Lanes in Hakata, Japan. The top three players in each division advanced to the TV finals. Missy Parkin, United States, earned the No. 4 seed for the women's stepladder finals in a single-game shoot-out match.
A big shift in the women's rankings and a shrinking lead for Finland's Mika Koivuniemi (l.) highlight the WTBA World Bowling Tour rankings after the recently concluded 69th U.S. Open. A tightly packed field at the top of the women's rankings finds Kelly Kulick (r.) of the United States now in the lead with 207 points. Koivuniemi still leads the men's rankings with 312 points, but Mike Fagan of the United States is close behind.
Pete Weber (pictured) of St. Ann, Mo., became the most successful bowler in U.S Open history Sunday, winning the most challenging major title in bowling for a record fifth time at Brunswick Zone-Carolier with a strike on his final ball in the 10th frame to nip top qualifier Mike Fagan of Dallas, 215-214. In winning the title, Weber broke a tie with his late father, PBA legend Dick Weber, and the late Don Carter, who each won the forerunner to the U.S. Open - the BPAA All Star - four times.
After the first four events of the 2012 season, Carolyn Dorin-Ballard (l.) of the United States and Mika Koivuniemi (r.) of Finland lead the WTBA World Bowling Tour rankings. Dorin-Ballard leads a trio of American women at the top of the rankings with 186 points, while Koivuniemi leads the men's rankings with 308 points. The next event on the schedule is the U.S. Open in North Brunswick, N.J., from Feb. 20-26.
Tommy Jones (r.), United States, Cherie Tan (l.), Singapore, captured the men's and women's titles in the International Bowling Championship 2012 Saturday in Hakata, Japan en route to earn the 6 million Yen (approx. $77,500) top prize. Jones, seeded first, flew past fellow PBA champion Mika Koivuniemi, Finland, 290-204, to wrap up the men's title. Women's No. 2 seed Tan defeated top seed Dayang Khairuniza, Malaysia, 218-179, for the biggest payday in her career.
Tommy Jones (l.), United States, and Malaysia's Dayang Khairuniza (r.) finished the six-game semifinal round of the International Bowling Championship 2012 atop the men's and women's leaderboard to earn the No. 1 seed for the stepladder finals Saturday at Hakata Star Lanes in Hakata, Japan. The top three players in each division advanced to the TV finals. Missy Parkin, United States, earned the No. 4 seed for the women's stepladder finals in a single-game shoot-out match.