JAKOB BUTTURFF DIES AT 32

JULY 31, 2026 PROFESSIONAL BOWLERS ASSOCIATION

Unmapped Route 66: Starlite Lanes thrives as the Mother Road celebrates centennial.

KNAU News and Talk - Arizona Public Radio | By Adrian Skabelund

Starlite Lanes on Route 66 in Flagstaff, July 26, 2026.

Story And Photo From KNAU Arizona Public Radio. 

Flaggstaff - - - This story is part of KNAU’s series Unmapped Route 66, which chronicles the people and places of the Mother Road’s past and present during its centennial year.

Pictured Is: 2026 U16 Girls champion Makayla Pressley of Vale, North Carolina

National champions crowned at 2026 Junior Gold Championships

Gene J. Kanak

July 19, 2026

Story And Photo From Bowl.com.

MINNEAPOLIS – Eight national champions were crowned at Cedarvale Lanes on Saturday to bring the 2026 Junior Gold Championships to a close.

2026 USBC Open Championships concludes run in Reno.

Aaron Smith

July 22, 2026

Story And Photo From Bowl.com.

RENO, Nev. – The 122nd edition of the United States Bowling Congress Open Championships came to a close July 19 at the National Bowling Stadium and welcomed more than 55,000 competitors in 2026.

Arizona bowler rolls 300 at 2026 USBC Open Championships

Justin Hauser

July 11, 2026

Story And Photo From Bowl.com.

RENO, Nev. – Aaron Yamamoto of Phoenix checked off a longtime goal Thursday at the United States Bowling Congress Open Championships, rolling his first perfect game at the tournament during doubles competition at the National Bowling Stadium.

2026 USBC Women’s Championships wraps up in Las Vegas

Samuel Savard, Aaron Smith and Mahlon Steepleton

July 06, 2026

Story And Photo From Bowl.com

Texas' Dylan Macon becomes 43rd person with 900 series

Donovan Grubaugh

June 23, 2026

Story And Photo From Bowl.com.

ARLINGTON, Texas – Dylan Macon of Lubbock, Texas, added his name to the history books the evening of June 18 with the 44th United States Bowling Congress-certified 900 series during his Thursday Doubles league at South Plains Lanes.

Jenkins connects for 300 game at 2026 Open Championships

Aaron Smith

June 15, 2026

Story And Photo From Bowl.Com

RENO, Nev. – It’s been a striking start to June for Kevin Jenkins of Anthem, Arizona.

The 50-year-old left-hander started the month with an impressive showing at the United States Bowling Congress Senior Masters in Las Vegas, making his run through the bracket on the way to a fifth-place finish at the major championship.

Martin wins 2026 Go Bowling U.S. Women's Open for second career major

Donovan Grubaugh

June 17, 2026

Story And Photo From Bowl.Com.

INDIANAPOLIS – Jillian Martin of Stow, Ohio, climbed the ladder to win her second career major title at the 2026 Go Bowling U.S. Women’s Open at Royal Pin Woodland in Indianapolis, defeating Malaysia’s Sin Li Jane in a roll-off that lasted four additional shots after a 212-212 tie Tuesday night. The stepladder finals were broadcast live on CBS Sports Network.

Ball Busters Bring Some Heat With Them To Women's Nationals. From Ball Busters Women's Bowling League. Photo Courtesy Of Ball Busters.

Las Vegas - - - The Lady Ball Busters sent eight teams to the USBC Women’s Championships in Las Vegas, Nevada, on June 4–5, 2026. After being unable to use their team name in previous years, the group chose to proudly represent the Grand Canyon State under the name Arizona Heat.