Markwin Tee and Liza Clutario of the host country Philippines ended the 23rd Southeast Asian Games at Pearl Bowling Center in Paranaque City, Philippines, with victories in the men's and women's Masters. Clutario posted two big scores en route to defeat Jazreel Tan, Singapore, 460-372. Tee carried the momentum from his semifinal win into the title match as he topped No. 1 seed Remy Ong, Singapore, 437-366. Ryan Lalisang and Putty Armein, both of Indonesia, earned the bronze medals.

Singles champion Cecilia Yap from the Philippines and Malaysia's Daniel Lim led the field of 37 men and 32 women, respectively, in the 23rd Southeast Asian Games after 24 games in All Events (no medal discipline). The top 16 men and top 16 women advanced to the Masters finals.

Malaysia won the gold medals in both the men's and women's 5-player team event in the 23rd Southeast Asian Games at Pearl Bowling Center in Paranaque City, Philippines. Both teams from the host country finished as first runner-up to earn the silver medals, while both teams from Singapore claimed the bronze medals.

Indonesia won the third gold medal in the 23rd Southeast Asian Games as Doubles champions Happy Soediyono and Putty Armein teamed with Novie Phang to win the women's Trios title. Daniel Lim, Aaron Kong and Zulmazran Zulkifli captured the men's title and the first gold medal for Malaysia.

Indonesia and the Philippines shared the gold medals after two events. CJ Suarez and Joonee Gatchalian from the host country followed in the footprints of women's Singles champion Cecilia Yap, while Happy Soediyono and Putty Armein captured Indonesia's second gold after Ryan Lalisang's victory in Men's Singles.

Ryan Lalisang of Indonesia and local favorite Cecilia Yap started the bowling competition in the 23rd Southeast Asian Games at Pearl Bowling Center in Paranaque City, Philippines, with victory in Singles. Lalisang posted the tournament-best 1425-series to win the men's title, while Yap's 1358 was the women's high score.

The 23rd Southeast Asian Games will be held at Pearl Bowling Center in Paranaque City, Philippines, from November 27 through December 5, 2005. 37 men and 32 women from Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and the host country Philippines will compete for medals in Singles, Doubles, Trios, Team and Masters.