Chip's blog

Duke Is: KOTL After Night One

Story And Photo Courtesy Of PBA. Com.

Jupiter, Fla. – Bowling royalty hit the lanes for an exciting night at Bowlero Jupiter in Florida where PBA Hall of Famer Norm Duke captured the King of the Lanes crown on night one of the the six-part series airing on FS1. Duke defeated defending King Wes Malott and was able to hold off contender Anthony Simonsen and retain the throne.

Troup Wins First PBA Tour Finals. 6th Overall.

 

 

 

Story And Photo Courtesy Of PBA.Com.

Jupiter, Fla. – Kyle Troup prevailed in back-to-back matches on Sunday to win his first PBA Tour Finals and sixth Go Bowling! PBA Tour title of his career defeating Anthony Simonsen 2-1, in a “race-to-2-points” format title match.

The 23-year-old Simonsen, who was trying for his first win of the season, got off to an early lead with a 223-204 win in the first game of the title match, but Troup, rebounded in game two winning 237-210 to force a 9th and 10th frame roll-off for the deciding point.

Beyond Optimistic. Beyond Grateful.

 

    Pictured: Laura And Jonathan Ferrell, Phoenix, AZ. Photo Courtesy Jonathan Ferrell.   

    Bowling Was The Steady Hand That Helped Jonathan Ferrell Get Through Three Personal Set Backs.

    His Accomplishments Include: Bowling A 299 In The Open Championships At South Point In 2019. 

    By Michael 'Chip' Begg - Managing Editor - thetenpinexpress.com - Director Mesa Metro Association. 

Saying Thanks. Still Goes A Long Way

       Pictured Is Virtue Bowling Supplie's Craig Spencer.

      Seven Years Ago, Virtue Bowling Supply, Brought A New Concept In Pro Shops To Arizona.

      Seven Years Later, It Has Grown To Six Locations In The Valley. With Hopes Of Future Growth.  

      By Michael 'Chip' Begg - Managing Editor - thetenpinexpress.com - Director Mesa Metro Association. 

First All-Female Teams Selected In PBA League

Story And Photo Courtesy Of PWBA.Com.

ARLINGTON, Texas – The first all-female teams in the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) League were selected Tuesday as the Phoenix Fury and Miami Waves now are set to make a run at the Elias Cup in 2020.

The top 35 competitors from the 2019 Professional Women’s Bowling Association Tour points list were eligible to be drafted, and reigning PWBA Player of the Year Shannon O’Keefe of Shiloh, Illinois, was the first player selected by the Phoenix Fury and team manager Kim Kearney.

A Q+A With The New B3 P+TC Of Tempe

                                                

 

                                                                

                                                                Pictured Is: The new B3 Performance And Training Center Of Tempe, AZ.

                                                                Photo Courtesy Of Brandi Calderon.     

                                               

                                               

Remembering Golden Pin Lanes

Tucson - - - It was a year ago on Saturday June 20, @ 10pm. That Golden Pin Lanes in Tucson, closed its doors for good. While the bowling center may physically be gone, it will for ever be in our Arizona bowling memories.

 

Photo Courtesy Of Tucson. Com.

Laura Plazas, a Colombian native, practices for the PWBA Tucson Open tournament. Bowlers from across the world have come to compete at the tournament. Golden Pin Lanes held a practice for the PWBA Tucson Open on Thursday, June 6th, 2019. Tucson, Ariz.

David Martinez / for the Arizona Daily Star