The Advancers Round at the PBA Ohio Classic is complete, and the five playersheading to Sunday’s stepladder finals are now set. PBA Ohio Classic At the center of the entire week was Ryan Barnes. The reigning PBA Rookie ofthe Year took the lead in the third round of qualifying and never really letthis tournament slip out of his hands. took the lead in the third round of qualifying Barnes finished as the top seed with 9,139 total pins, averaging 253 over 36games. Now, he is just one win away from his first career PBA Tour title. Ryan Barnes | PBA Ohio Classic While Barnes controlled the lead, Hanrahan quietly held his position rightbehind him. Packy Hanrahan secured the No. 2 seed with 8,948, putting together one of thesteadiest weeks in the field. The two-handed lefty held second place since qualifying Round 4 and never hada bad block that pushed him out of that position. He now has a chance to winhis third career title, but he will first have to get past Spencer Robarge. Robarge made his second TV appearance of his rookie season after finishing fifth in the season-opening PBA Players Championship. He was solid early,sitting fifth after qualifying, but dropped to tenth after a slower 1,371block in the Elimination Round of 40. A strong final block of 1,567 in theRound of 16 changed everything, pushing him up to third place with 8,841. finishing fifth in the season-opening PBA Players Championship In his hometown, Chris Via followed a similar script. The Columbus native wasoutside the top-five pace after qualifying and still eighth after the Round of40. But when it mattered most, he delivered. A 1,532 block in the Round of 16lifted him into fourth place with 8,817, earning him a spot in the finals infront of a home crowd. And then there was the man without whom Sundays on The CW just don’t happen. EJ Tackett was leading the tournament after 12 games, but then his weekstarted going in the opposite direction. Tackett dropped to seventh after 24 qualifying games, and by theend of the Round of 40, he was sitting in 11th place and well outside thestepladder. was leading the tournament after 12 games He needed something late - and he found it. Tackett closed the Round of 16 with games of 289 and 280 to climb back intofifth place with 8,813 and secure the final spot in the show. It marks his fifth championship round appearance in seven events this season. PBA Ohio Classic Stepladder Finals Awaiting in Title Match #1 Ryan Barnes Awaiting in Semifinal #2 Patrick Hanrahan Awaiting in Match 2 #3 Spencer Robarge #4 Chris Via #5 EJ Tackett Tackett now has a chance to repeat Boog Krol’s run at theUSBC Masters last week, where he climbed from the No. 5 seed to lift the trophy after defeating Tackett in the final. lift the trophy after defeating Tackett in the final Just outside the stepladder finals, Graham Fach finished sixth with 8,800,missing the show by only 13 pins. Hayden Stippich followed in seventh with8,767, and Matt Russo placed eighth with 8,759. François Lavoie, who made headlines earlier in the week, finished ninth with8,744. CW Network color analyst Kyle Sherman rounded out the top 10 with8,732. who made headlines earlier in the week The stepladder finals will be broadcast live on Sunday, April 5 at 4 p.m. ETon The CW. The CW RankPlayerTotalAvg.1Ryan Barnes9,139253.862Patrick Hanrahan8,948248.563Spencer Robarge8,841245.584Chris Via8,817244.925EJ Tackett8,813244.81CUT TO STEPLADDER FINALS6Graham Fach8,800244.447Hayden Stippich8,767243.538Matt Russo8,759243.319Francois Lavoie8,744242.8910Kyle Sherman8,732242.5611Kris Prather8,712242.0012Cameron Crowe8,701241.6913Richie Teece8,653240.3614Jeff Mann8,653240.3615Darren Tang8,592238.6716Zach Wilkins8,471235.31 RankPlayerTotalAvg. Rank Player Total Avg. 1Ryan Barnes9,139253.862Patrick Hanrahan8,948248.563Spencer Robarge8,841245.584Chris Via8,817244.925EJ Tackett8,813244.81CUT TO STEPLADDER FINALS6Graham Fach8,800244.447Hayden Stippich8,767243.538Matt Russo8,759243.319Francois Lavoie8,744242.8910Kyle Sherman8,732242.5611Kris Prather8,712242.0012Cameron Crowe8,701241.6913Richie Teece8,653240.3614Jeff Mann8,653240.3615Darren Tang8,592238.6716Zach Wilkins8,471235.31 1Ryan Barnes9,139253.86 1 Ryan Barnes 9,139 253.86 2Patrick Hanrahan8,948248.56 2 Patrick Hanrahan 8,948 248.56 3Spencer Robarge8,841245.58 3 Spencer Robarge 8,841 245.58 4Chris Via8,817244.92 4 Chris Via 8,817 244.92 5EJ Tackett8,813244.81 5 EJ Tackett 8,813 244.81 CUT TO STEPLADDER FINALS 6Graham Fach8,800244.44 6 Graham Fach 8,800 244.44 7Hayden Stippich8,767243.53 7 Hayden Stippich 8,767 243.53 8Matt Russo8,759243.31 8 Matt Russo 8,759 243.31 9Francois Lavoie8,744242.89 9 Francois Lavoie 8,744 242.89 10Kyle Sherman8,732242.56 10 Kyle Sherman 8,732 242.56 11Kris Prather8,712242.00 11 Kris Prather 8,712 242.00 12Cameron Crowe8,701241.69 12 Cameron Crowe 8,701 241.69 13Richie Teece8,653240.36 13 Richie Teece 8,653 240.36 14Jeff Mann8,653240.36 14 Jeff Mann 8,653 240.36 15Darren Tang8,592238.67 15 Darren Tang 8,592 238.67 16Zach Wilkins8,471235.31 16 Zach Wilkins 8,471 235.31 Click here for full results of the PBA Ohio Classic. 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How much can happen in a single event qualification? Well, quite a lot, if wetalk about the PBA Ohio Classic. PBA Ohio Classic Most bowlers were expecting a high scoring pace this week in Columbus SquareBowling Palace after the oil pattern was announced, but probably no onethought it would be THIS high. The scoring pace for this 24-game qualifying block was enormous. Thetotal average of the top 10 alone was 246.7, while players averaging 232.75and below didn’t even make the 40-player cut. To put that into perspective, if you averaged 232 at the 2026 PBA IndianaClassic, which was also very high scoring, you would be somewhere around thetop 20 and comfortably inside the cut. But strikes were falling all over Columbus at an unbelievable pace. Ryan Barnes, who led the field from the third block and eventually wonqualifying, secured the top spot heading into the Advancers Round. Barnes shot 300 twice in the final block, adding them to the one he made inBlock 3, and finished with 6,061 total pins (252 average). He never went below1,450 in any six-game block (1,450, 1,517, 1,571, 1,523) and is just oneperfect game away from matching the all-time PBA Tour record for most 300games in a single event (4). But the belle of the ball, at least in the final two blocks, was FrançoisLavoie. The three-time major champion couldn’t miss on Wednesday, breaking not one, not two, but - by BowlingLife’s count - three PBA Tour records. three PBA Tour records François Lavoie's Historic 3-Game Stretch In the final block, the Canadian right-hander went ballistic, posting an 898 three-game total (300, 299, 299). If the PBA record books are correct, no one has ever scored that much, and Lavoie broke the previous record of 889 set by Jason Hurd at the 1999 Tournament of Champions.* *STORY UPDATE: as PBA Tour only tracks 3-game single block records in sets (games 1–3 and 4–6), Lavoie's 3-game single block record stays unofficial. Yes, 898 in three games. Just two pins shy of a perfect series. And no, that’s not an April Fools’ joke — we checked. Lavoie added games of 290, 226, and 277 to reach a massive 1,691 six-gameblock, breaking the long-standing record of 1,635 shared by Norm Duke and Dave Wodka. Dave Wodka Interestingly, that 26-year-old record was already under pressure earlier inthe same block, as Graham Fach posted 1,671, which would have been a record ifLavoie hadn’t scored more. Graham Fach New PBA 6-Game Scoring Record 1,635 Norm Duke (1994) & Dave Wodka (1998) And yet, the Canadian was not done. In January 2025, Michael Davidson broke PBA Hall of Famer Mike Aulby’s record,which had stood for nearly three decades, setting a new 12-game mark at 3,086.That record lasted just over a year. Michael Davidson broke PBA Hall of Famer Mike Aulby’s record Lavoie completely reset the mark with a 3,200 total over his final 12 games,improving it by 114 pins. Even if it wasn’t for Lavoie, the 12-game record would have fallen anyway. PBA Ohio Classic leader Ryan Barnes also beat the previous mark, shooting3,094 over his final 12 games. On almost any other day, Barnes would becelebrating a record, but Lavoie was basically a bowling Grinch last night,stealing every possible record from his fellow bowlers. Talk about Canadiangenerosity, huh? New PBA 12-Game Scoring Record 3,086 Michael Davidson (Jan 2025) All eyes also caught another small detail. François Lavoie was using a new,unreleased Storm bowling ball - the Storm Mansoon - which has been on the USBClist for months and is expected to be announced Friday for the U.S. market. The Mansoon is expected to be a solid version of the Storm Typhoon, suited formedium oil patterns. medium oil patterns EJ Tackett, who was leading the tournament after 12 games, could not keep thesame pace over the final two blocks and dropped to seventh place heading intothe Advancers Round. leading the tournament after 12 games The cut line for the top 40 fell at 5,594, held by Bailey Mavrick in 40thplace. Just below the cut, Kyle Troup finished 41st with 5,588, missing theAdvancers Round by just six pins. Top 10 PBA Ohio Classic RankPlayerTotalAvg.1Ryan Barnes6,061252.542Patrick Hanrahan6,030251.253François Lavoie6,014250.584Graham Fach5,944247.675Spencer Robarge5,903245.966Cameron Crowe5,898245.757EJ Tackett5,897245.718Kyle Sherman5,877244.889Matt Russo5,875244.7910Chris Via5,856244.00...40Bailey Mavrick5,594233.08CUT TO ADVANCERS ROUND41Kyle Troup5,588232.83 RankPlayerTotalAvg. Rank Player Total Avg. 1Ryan Barnes6,061252.542Patrick Hanrahan6,030251.253François Lavoie6,014250.584Graham Fach5,944247.675Spencer Robarge5,903245.966Cameron Crowe5,898245.757EJ Tackett5,897245.718Kyle Sherman5,877244.889Matt Russo5,875244.7910Chris Via5,856244.00...40Bailey Mavrick5,594233.08CUT TO ADVANCERS ROUND41Kyle Troup5,588232.83 1Ryan Barnes6,061252.54 1 Ryan Barnes 6,061 252.54 2Patrick Hanrahan6,030251.25 2 Patrick Hanrahan 6,030 251.25 3François Lavoie6,014250.58 3 François Lavoie 6,014 250.58 4Graham Fach5,944247.67 4 Graham Fach 5,944 247.67 5Spencer Robarge5,903245.96 5 Spencer Robarge 5,903 245.96 6Cameron Crowe5,898245.75 6 Cameron Crowe 5,898 245.75 7EJ Tackett5,897245.71 7 EJ Tackett 5,897 245.71 8Kyle Sherman5,877244.88 8 Kyle Sherman 5,877 244.88 9Matt Russo5,875244.79 9 Matt Russo 5,875 244.79 10Chris Via5,856244.00 10 Chris Via 5,856 244.00 ... 40Bailey Mavrick5,594233.08 40 Bailey Mavrick 5,594 233.08 CUT TO ADVANCERS ROUND 41Kyle Troup5,588232.83 41 Kyle Troup 5,588 232.83 Click here for the full results. 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EJ Tackett moved into the top position after the opening two rounds ofqualifying at the PBA Ohio Classic, setting the pace through 12 games atColumbus Square Bowling Palace. Tackett leads the field with a total of 2,996 pins, averaging 249, putting himahead of Packy Hanrahan, who is second, by 27 pins as the tournament reachesthe halfway point of qualifying. The right-hander sat in 21st place after the opening round with 1,447 over sixgames, but followed it with a strong second block, averaging over 258 to jumpinto the lead. EJ Tackett's Climb to 1st Place ⬆+20 Positions 1st Place 2,996 Total Hanrahan sits in second place with 2,969, followed closely by Chris Via inthird with 2,968. Ryan Barnes holds fourth position with 2,967, while DarrenTang completes the top five with 2,954. Kyle Sherman currently stands sixth with 2,947, followed by Bill O’Neill inseventh with 2,929. Gary Haines, hwo led the field after the opening round, is eighth with 2,926,while Matt Russo takes ninth with 2,913. Spencer Robarge rounds out the topten with 2,900. The current cut line for the top 40 sits at 2,804, held by Finland's TomasKäyhkö in 40th position. Just below the cut, Timmy Tan is in 41st place with 2,799, only five pinsbehind Käyhkö. Qualifying continues on Wednesday with two more six-game blocks. After thoserounds are completed, the field will be reduced to the top 40 players, whowill advance to Thursday’s Advancer rounds. The stepladder finals will be broadcast live on Sunday, April 5 at 4 p.m. ETon The CW. 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If you’ve been hearing aboutHBO’s Born to Bowland wondering how to actually watch it, now is a good time to jump in — theseries is already heading into its third episode this week. No worries,BowlingLife has you covered. HBO’s Born to Bowl We’ve put together a simple breakdown of how and where to watch Born to Bowl,and what the series is all about. The five-part documentary follows some of the biggest names on the PBA Tour -Kyle Troup, Anthony Simonsen, EJ Tackett, Cameron Crowe, and Jason Belmonte -showing what it really takes to compete at the highest level, both on and offthe lanes. The series is directed by James Lee Hernandez and Brian Lazarte and executiveproduced in part by actor and director Ben Stiller. It is narrated by LievSchreiber. “This is not just a series about bowlers winning. It’s about the heart ittakes to put everything you’ve got into this sport,” directors James LeeHernandez and Brian Lazarte saidin a recent interviewwhen speaking about the vision behind the project. in a recent interview The hope is that Born to Bowl could have a similar impact to Netflix’s Driveto Survive, which brought millions of new fans to Formula 1 by focusing onpersonalities and behind-the-scenes stories. That shift helped F1 attract younger audiences and grow its global presence -something professional bowling could benefit from as well. Episodes Focus on Different Bowlers Each episode of Born to Bowl centersaround a different storyline on the PBA Tour. The first episode follows Kyle Troup at the U.S. Open as he looks to defendhis title. Episode two shifts to Anthony Simonsen and Jason Belmonte battling for a spotin the finals, with tensions rising along the way. In episode three, EJ Tackett takes the spotlight at the Pete Weber Classic,trying to hold off Belmonte and Simonsen. Episode four moves to the World Series of Bowling in Reno, where a largeinternational field competes across multiple events. The final episode takes place at the Tournament of Champions, where the seasonbuilds toward one of its biggest moments. How to Watch Born to Bowl in the U.S. Born to Bowl is available onHBO and can be streamed onHBO Max, with each episode running around 30 minutes. HBO New episodes will air every Monday at the same time, with the fifth and finalepisode scheduled for April 13. If you prefer streaming, each episode will be available onHBO Max immediatelyafter its television broadcast. HBO Max offers monthly subscription plansstarting at $10.99 (€9.99). HBO Max Since all five episodes will be released between March 16 and April 13, thegood news for your wallet is that one month of subscription is enough to watchthe entire series. How to Watch Born to Bowl for International Viewers While Born to Bowl is primarily released for U.S. audiences, internationalviewers can still watch Born to Bowl legally using a VPN. If youare outside the U.S. and cannot access the show through HBO Max due to yourlocation, simply connect your VPN to a U.S. server and log in to your accountto enjoy the series. If you don’t currently have a VPN, you canget NordVPN using BowlingLife promo code(purchasing through this link helps support BowlingLife), though any reliableVPN service will work to bypass the geo-block. get NordVPN using BowlingLife promo code How to Watch for International Viewers Get a VPN: If you don't have one,get NordVPN hereto support BowlingLife. Get a VPN: get NordVPN here Connect to the US: Open your VPN app and select aserver located in the United States. Connect to the US: United States Open HBO Max: Go to theHBO Max websiteor app and log in to your account. Open HBO Max: HBO Max website Enjoy: Search for "Born to Bowl" andstart streaming! 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Just one week after being part of thelowest-scoring title match in PBA Tour history, Krol completed a remarkable turnaround, climbing from the No. 5 seed tolift his first major title at the 2026 USBC Masters at Thunderbowl Lanes inAllen Park, Michigan. lowest-scoring title match in PBA Tour history That is how quickly things can change. One week, life is giving you lemons.The next, you are holding a major title trophy. Krol entered the stepladder finals needing to win three matches in a row, buthe wanted it more than anybody else. 30-year-old two-handed righty defeated Matt Sanders, Jesper Svensson, and EricJones before finishing the job against EJ Tackett to secure his third careerPBA Tour title and first major. In the title match, EJ Tackett struggled early, leaving two splits that hecould not convert, which gave Krol an early lead. Krol, still using thepolyester ball that he relied on throughout the stepladder finals, had sometrouble carrying corner pins and was not able to fully extend his advantage. Asplit in the sixth frame erased all the advantage Krol had, while Tackettbegan to find his rhythm, striking with a Motiv Lethal Venom. However, Krol stayed composed. He delivered a crucial double in the seventhand eighth frames, then added a strike and a spare in the tenth frame, forcingTackett to strike on his first two shots in the tenth. Tackettstruck on the first ball and came close on the second, but a 10-pin remainedstanding, sealing the victory for Krol. EJ Tackett was also chasing the career Grand Slam, but will now have to wait abit longer to join Jason Belmonte, Norm Duke, and Mike Aulby in that exclusivegroup. Here’s how the remaining stepladder finals unfolded at the 2026 USBC Masters. #2 Seed Eric Jones vs. #5 Seed Book Krol Meanwhile, all three bowlers - including Boog Krol - relied on spare balls inthe first two matches of the stepladder finals. No. 2 seed, 21-year-old EricJones, flipped that strategy completely, stepping up with a reactive HammerEffect Tour. Lofting the ball with confidence, Jones came out firing with a flushfour-bagger. Krol tried to keep up, but two early spares quickly put himbehind. However, the momentum shifted when Jones left a 2-4-6-10 that hecouldn’t convert, then followed it with a poor shot in the sixth frame,missing the headpin. Just like that, the match was wide open again headinginto the commercial break. Jones came out of the break by missing the headpin and failing to convert aspare, handing the lead to Krol. The 30-year-old two-handed righty built onthat momentum with a key strike in the eighth. He nearly had a double in theninth, but a stubborn 10-pin refused to fall. Jones stayed in it with a spare in the ninth, then a strike and nine in thetenth, forcing Krol to mark to shut the door. Krol didn’t hesitate - hestepped up, delivered a strike, and punched his ticket to the title match forthe second straight week with 206-196 victory. #3 Seed Jesper Svensson vs. #5 Seed Book Krol In the second match of the stepladder finals, No. 3 seed Jesper Svenssonopened with a double using a Storm Mix Platinum spare ball, then added threespares to stay clean early. Boog Krol started with a spare of his own beforeswitching to a Hammer Axe, a move that helped him apply pressure and take aslim 4-pin lead into the commercial break. After the break, both players traded spares and strikes, but neither couldcreate much separation. Svensson pushed the pace, throwing shots over 18 mph with around 560 rpm, butthe plastic ball just wouldn’t carry the corner pins. Krol took advantage,striking when it mattered most. He closed with a four-bagger over the finaltwo frames to shut down The Iceman with a 227-202 win. #4 Seed Matt Sanders vs. #5 Seed Boog Krol In the opener, Matt Sanders opened with a missed 7-pin but quickly bouncedback with a triple. Boog Krol, meanwhile, was looking for redemption afterlast week’s 136 in thelowest-scoring PBA title match at the Indiana Classic. He started with a spare and a strike to grab the early lead. lowest-scoring PBA title match at the Indiana Classic Both players were using very weak polyester asymmetric Radical The Spy balls.The match stayed close early on, but Sanders left a big four that he couldn’tconvert. Krol didn’t hesitate, responding with back-to-back strikes before thecommercial break. After the break, Sanders came back with a spare and a strike, but he justcouldn’t string strikes together. That allowed Krol to slowly stretch the leadwithout much pressure. In the tenth frame, Krol finally gave Sanders a small opening by missing a10-pin, but it was too late, Sanders could not catch him and Krol moved onwith a 216-197 win. The USBC Masters was the sixth stop of the PBA Tour season and the thirdmajor. It also marked the start of Round 2 of theBowlingLife Fantasy League, where you have a chance to win a brand-new pair of Dexter bowling shoes ofyour choice. 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After 15 games of qualifying and a demanding match play bracket, the field of390 at the 2026 USBC Masters has been cut down to just five players. AfterJakob Butturff’s record-breaking performance earlier in the week, few expectedthat another record moment was still to come. Jakob Butturff’s record-breaking performance earlier in the week But if there is one player capable of delivering the unexpected, it is EJTackett. It may sound surprising, but the reigning three-time Player of the Year hadnot appeared on a USBC Masters finals in 12 years. That changed this week.For the first time since 2014, Tackett reached the stepladder finals, and hedid it in record-breaking fashion. reigning three-time Player of the Year Tackett went undefeated through all six matches in the winners bracket andaveraged 258.39 across those games. That performance set a new USBC Mastersmatch play scoring record, breaking the previous mark set by Anthony Simonsenin 2023 (250.4 avg.). USBC Masters Match Play Record New Record (2026) 258.39 EJ Tackett Previous Mark (2023) 250.40 Anthony Simonsen Tackett started match play as the No. 17 seed and worked his way through astrong lineup. He defeated Steve Novak, Casey Cohagan, Nate Garcia, FrançoisLavoie, Boog Krol, and Eric Jones to lock up the No. 1 seed. Eric Jones will enter the finals as the No. 2 seed. The 21-year-old put together a strong run of his own, winning five straightmatches before falling to Tackett in the final winners bracket match. On hisway, he defeated Daniel Vick in a roll-off, followed by wins over Matt Ogle,Dylan Bowers, Jason Belmonte, and Jesper Svensson. Jesper Svensson still found his way into the show despite that loss. The 14-time PBA Tour title winner from Sweden advanced through the finalfour-player, three-game match and posted a total of 715 to secure the No. 3seed. Earlier in match play, Svensson defeated Shota Kawazoe, BrandonRobertson, Nick Pate, and Deo Benard before losing to Jones. This marks Svensson's second TV round appearance in a major this season after he finished fourth in the season-opener PBA Players Championship. second TV round appearance in a major this season Matt Sanders earned the No. 4 seed after a strong run through the eliminationbracket. The 32-year-old left-hander dropped into the elimination side early but keptwinning when it mattered. After victories over Garrett Meadows and ZacharyWilkins, he lost to Deo Benard but then responded with four straight winsagainst Tomas Käyhkö, Blake Walsh, Francois Lavoie, and Matt Russo. Sanderssecured his spot in the finals by shooting 697 in the final four-player match. Boog Krol will make his second consecutive TV round appearance after claimingthe final spot in the stepladder finals as the No. 5 seed. second consecutive TV round appearance Krol qualified in 53rd place but put together a strong run in match play. Hewon five matches in a row in the winners bracket before losing to Tackett. Inthe final four-player match, Krol scored 666 to earn his place in the finals.He will face Sanders in the opening match on Sunday. Stepladder Finalists SeedPlayer1EJ Tackett2Eric Jones3Jesper Svensson4Matt Sanders5Boog Krol SeedPlayer Seed Player 1EJ Tackett2Eric Jones3Jesper Svensson4Matt Sanders5Boog Krol 1EJ Tackett 1 EJ Tackett 2Eric Jones 2 Eric Jones 3Jesper Svensson 3 Jesper Svensson 4Matt Sanders 4 Matt Sanders 5Boog Krol 5 Boog Krol Opening Match #4 Matt Sanders vs. #5 Boog Krol Brandon Bonta, PBA Players Championship champion, finished sixth after posting 584 in the same four-player match,just missing out on the stepladder finals. PBA Players Championship champion The stepladder finals will take place Sunday at 4 p.m. Eastern and will bebroadcast live on The CW. The winner will earn $100,000 and claim the title atthe 2026 USBC Masters. 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The opening day of match play at the 2026 USBC Masters took place Friday atThunderbowl Lanes in Allen Park, Michigan, as the tournament moved into itsbracket stage, where a single match can decide your fate in the season’s thirdmajor event. Some love it, some hate it, but one thing is clear - the format deliversexcitement from start to finish. A total of 64 players, including defending champion Gary Haines, entered thedouble-elimination bracket. Over Friday, the field was cut in half, with 32players eliminated and 32 remaining in contention for the title. defending champion Gary Haines Sixteen players stayed undefeated in the winners bracket, while another 16remained alive in the elimination bracket, with no room for error in theremaining four matches on Saturday. Highlight Performances Several of the top qualifiers continued their strong form into match play.Eric Jones, who finished second in qualifying, remained undefeated. Deo Benard,Spencer Robarge, Jesper Svensson, and Matt Russo also advanced without a loss. There were also strong performances from players outside the top seeds. JasonBelmonte, EJ Tackett, and François Lavoie each finished the day undefeated,keeping themselves in position heading into the next rounds. Several notable players remain in the elimination bracket, including GaryHaines, Parker Bohn III, Dom Barrett, and PBA Players Championship winner Brandon Bonta, who all kept theirchances alive by winning key matches after early losses. PBA Players Championship winner Brandon Bonta Butters and Simo Out However, the format is tough on everyone, including the favorites. Jakob Butturff, who led qualifying with a record-level performance, startedmatch play with a win over defending champion Gary Haines. However, he laterlost to Nate Garcia and then fell in the elimination bracket to GarrettMeadows, ending his run in the tournament. who led qualifying with a record-level performance Anthony Simonsen, a three-time USBC Masters champion and a popular pick in theBowlingLife Fantasy League this week, saw his run end earlier than expected.After winning his opening match, he lost his next two matches, including one in a elimination match, and was knocked out of the tournament. BowlingLife Fantasy League Match play continues Saturday, where the field will be narrowed down to thefinal five players who will advance to the stepladder finals. The finals will be broadcast live on Sunday at 4 p.m. Eastern on The CW. BOWLINGLIFE FANTASY LEAGUE Curious where your team sits in the overall race? Check the updated USBCMasters leaderboard and see if you're in the running for a pair of anyDexter bowling shoes from their shop! Dexter bowling shoes from their shop! View Team Standings New Finals Format The 2026 USBC Masters marks a shift in how the champion will be crowned.Following the move to a new broadcaster, The CW, the tournament isreturning to the traditional five-player stepladder finals. The CW five-player stepladder finals The road to the show is intense: the final two competitors in the WinnersBracket will face off to determine the top seed, while the final four playersin the Elimination Bracket will fight for the remaining three spots on TV. In the championship match, the #1 seed only needs to be defeated once, nottwice, as in previous years. The Pattern This year, Kegel has laid out a 41-foot challenge at the USBC Masters. The 41-foot 2026 USBC Masters oil pattern Distance: 41 FeetTotal Volume: 35.59 mL (Extremely heavy)Pattern Ratio: 1.87:1 Distance: 41 Feet Distance: Total Volume: 35.59 mL (Extremely heavy) Total Volume: Pattern Ratio: 1.87:1 Pattern Ratio:

The final round of 2026 USBC Masters qualifying at Thunderbowl Lanes in AllenPark, Michigan is now complete, as all three squads finished their 15-gameblocks. Jakob Butturff did not let anyone hold the top spot for long, as he returnedto the lead with another record-level performance in B Squad, the final squadof qualifying. The 31-year-old left-hander posted a three-day total of 3,668, falling justthree pins short of the all-time 15-game qualifying record in Masters history. Butturff’s performance comes just one day after heset a new 10-game record, continuing an impressive run through qualifying. set a new 10-game record Behind him, Eric Jones secured second place with 3,592 after leading earlierin the day, whileDeo Benardfinished third with 3,581. Spencer Robarge climbed into fourth with 3,575, andGraham Fach rounded out the all-lefty top five with 3,573. Deo Benard The final qualifying spot, 63rd place, was secured by Daniel Vick with a15-game total of 3,287. Tim Foy Jr. finished just below the cut line, missingout by four pins. RankPlayerTotalAvg.1Jakob Butturff (B)3,668244.532Eric Jones (A)3,592239.473Deo Benard (C)3,581238.734Spencer Robarge (B)3,575238.335Graham Fach (C)3,573238.206Jesper Svensson (A)3,534235.607Matt Russo (B)3,523234.878Killian Kilpatrick (C)3,498233.209Dominic Barrett (A)3,494232.9310Manuel Otalora (C)3,490232.67... Ranks 11 - 62 ...63Daniel Vick (B)3,287219.13CUT LINE64Tim Foy Jr. (C)3,283218.87 RankPlayerTotalAvg. Rank Player Total Avg. 1Jakob Butturff (B)3,668244.532Eric Jones (A)3,592239.473Deo Benard (C)3,581238.734Spencer Robarge (B)3,575238.335Graham Fach (C)3,573238.206Jesper Svensson (A)3,534235.607Matt Russo (B)3,523234.878Killian Kilpatrick (C)3,498233.209Dominic Barrett (A)3,494232.9310Manuel Otalora (C)3,490232.67... Ranks 11 - 62 ...63Daniel Vick (B)3,287219.13CUT LINE64Tim Foy Jr. (C)3,283218.87 1Jakob Butturff (B)3,668244.53 1 Jakob Butturff (B) 3,668 244.53 2Eric Jones (A)3,592239.47 2 Eric Jones (A) 3,592 239.47 3Deo Benard (C)3,581238.73 3 Deo Benard (C) 3,581 238.73 4Spencer Robarge (B)3,575238.33 4 Spencer Robarge (B) 3,575 238.33 5Graham Fach (C)3,573238.20 5 Graham Fach (C) 3,573 238.20 6Jesper Svensson (A)3,534235.60 6 Jesper Svensson (A) 3,534 235.60 7Matt Russo (B)3,523234.87 7 Matt Russo (B) 3,523 234.87 8Killian Kilpatrick (C)3,498233.20 8 Killian Kilpatrick (C) 3,498 233.20 9Dominic Barrett (A)3,494232.93 9 Dominic Barrett (A) 3,494 232.93 10Manuel Otalora (C)3,490232.67 10 Manuel Otalora (C) 3,490 232.67 ... Ranks 11 - 62 ... 63Daniel Vick (B)3,287219.13 63 Daniel Vick (B) 3,287 219.13 CUT LINE 64Tim Foy Jr. (C)3,283218.87 64 Tim Foy Jr. (C) 3,283 218.87 Click here for the full results. Up next, 63 players from qualifying, along withdefending champion Gary Haines, advance to match play on Friday, starting at 10 AM ET, where multipleelimination rounds will determine the five finalists for Sunday’s livestepladder finals on The CW. defending champion Gary Haines B Squad Overview Jakob Butturff led B Squad with a total of 3,668, finishing first overallafter 15 games. Spencer Robarge placed second in B Squad with 3,575, whileMatt Russo took third with 3,523. Patrick Dombrowski finished fourth with 3,467, just ahead of Cameron Crowe,who's PBA suspension been lifted, in fifth with 3,464. EJ Tackett securedsixth place in B Squad with 3,418, followed by Dylan Bowers in seventh with3,406. Blake Walsh finished eighth with 3,402, while Riley Woodard took ninth with3,447. Alec Keplinger and François Lavoie shared the final top 10 positions,both finishing with 3,382. A Squad Overview Eric Jones led A Squad and the overall standings with a total of 3,592 after15 games. Jesper Svensson finished second in A Squad with 3,534, while DominicBarrett placed third with 3,494. Ryan Burton took fourth place with 3,466, followed by Matt Sanders in fifthwith 3,456. Zachary Wilkins finished sixth with 3,404, while Parker Bohn IIItook the seventh with 3,369. Nicholas Fisher secured eighth with 3,366, justahead of Nu’man Syahmi Yusri in ninth with 3,356. Stuart Williams rounded out the A Squad top 10 in tenth place with 3,354. A Squad Top 10 (After 15 games) RankPlayerTotal Pins (15 Games)Avg.1Eric Jones3,592239.472Jesper Svensson3,534235.603Dominic Barrett3,494232.934Ryan Burton3,466231.075Matt Sanders3,456230.406Zachary Wilkins3,404226.937Parker Bohn III3,369224.608Nicholas Fisher3,366224.409Nu’man Syahmi Yusri3,356223.7310Stuart Williams3,354223.60 RankPlayerTotal Pins (15 Games)Avg. Rank Player Total Pins (15 Games) Avg. 1Eric Jones3,592239.472Jesper Svensson3,534235.603Dominic Barrett3,494232.934Ryan Burton3,466231.075Matt Sanders3,456230.406Zachary Wilkins3,404226.937Parker Bohn III3,369224.608Nicholas Fisher3,366224.409Nu’man Syahmi Yusri3,356223.7310Stuart Williams3,354223.60 1Eric Jones3,592239.47 1 Eric Jones 3,592 239.47 2Jesper Svensson3,534235.60 2 Jesper Svensson 3,534 235.60 3Dominic Barrett3,494232.93 3 Dominic Barrett 3,494 232.93 4Ryan Burton3,466231.07 4 Ryan Burton 3,466 231.07 5Matt Sanders3,456230.40 5 Matt Sanders 3,456 230.40 6Zachary Wilkins3,404226.93 6 Zachary Wilkins 3,404 226.93 7Parker Bohn III3,369224.60 7 Parker Bohn III 3,369 224.60 8Nicholas Fisher3,366224.40 8 Nicholas Fisher 3,366 224.40 9Nu’man Syahmi Yusri3,356223.73 9 Nu’man Syahmi Yusri 3,356 223.73 10Stuart Williams3,354223.60 10 Stuart Williams 3,354 223.60 Click here for the full results. C Squad Overview Qualification round 1 leader Deo Benardled C Squad with a total of 3,581, placing him second overall heading into thefinal squad. Qualification round 1 leader Deo Benard Graham Fach finished second in C Squad with 3,573, while Killian Kilpatricktook third place with 3,498. Manuel Otalora placed fourth with 3,490, followedby Brandon Bohn in fifth with 3,420. Michael Martell finished sixth with 3,395, while Nick Pate placed seventh with3,393. Kyle Troup took eighth place with 3,385, followed by Beau Peterson inninth with 3,382. Brandon Robertson and Ethan Fiore shared tenth place in C Squad, bothfinishing with 3,380. C Squad Top 10 (After 15 games) RankPlayerTotal Pins (15 Games)Avg.1Deo Benard3,581238.732Graham Fach3,573238.203Killian Kilpatrick3,498233.204Manuel Otalora3,490232.675Brandon Bohn3,420228.006Michael Martell3,395226.337Nick Pate3,393226.208Kyle Troup3,385225.679Beau Peterson3,382225.4710B. Robertson / E. Fiore (Tie)3,380225.33 RankPlayerTotal Pins (15 Games)Avg. Rank Player Total Pins (15 Games) Avg. 1Deo Benard3,581238.732Graham Fach3,573238.203Killian Kilpatrick3,498233.204Manuel Otalora3,490232.675Brandon Bohn3,420228.006Michael Martell3,395226.337Nick Pate3,393226.208Kyle Troup3,385225.679Beau Peterson3,382225.4710B. Robertson / E. Fiore (Tie)3,380225.33 1Deo Benard3,581238.73 1 Deo Benard 3,581 238.73 2Graham Fach3,573238.20 2 Graham Fach 3,573 238.20 3Killian Kilpatrick3,498233.20 3 Killian Kilpatrick 3,498 233.20 4Manuel Otalora3,490232.67 4 Manuel Otalora 3,490 232.67 5Brandon Bohn3,420228.00 5 Brandon Bohn 3,420 228.00 6Michael Martell3,395226.33 6 Michael Martell 3,395 226.33 7Nick Pate3,393226.20 7 Nick Pate 3,393 226.20 8Kyle Troup3,385225.67 8 Kyle Troup 3,385 225.67 9Beau Peterson3,382225.47 9 Beau Peterson 3,382 225.47 10B. Robertson / E. Fiore (Tie)3,380225.33 10 B. Robertson / E. Fiore (Tie) 3,380 225.33 Click here for the full results. BOWLINGLIFE FANTASY LEAGUE Curious where your team sits in the overall race? Check the updated USBCMasters leaderboard and see if you're in the running for a pair of anyDexter bowling shoes from their shop! Dexter bowling shoes from their shop! View Team Standings New Finals Format The 2026 USBC Masters marks a shift in how the champion will be crowned.Following the move to a new broadcaster, The CW, the tournament isreturning to the traditional five-player stepladder finals. The CW five-player stepladder finals The road to the show is intense: the final two competitors in the WinnersBracket will face off to determine the top seed, while the final four playersin the Elimination Bracket will fight for the remaining three spots on TV. In the championship match, the #1 seed only needs to be defeated once, nottwice, as in previous years. The Pattern This year, Kegel has laid out a 41-foot challenge at the USBC Masters. The 41-foot 2026 USBC Masters oil pattern Distance: 41 FeetTotal Volume: 35.59 mL (Extremely heavy)Pattern Ratio: 1.87:1 Distance: 41 Feet Distance: Total Volume: 35.59 mL (Extremely heavy) Total Volume: Pattern Ratio: 1.87:1 Pattern Ratio: {"@context": "https://schema.org","@graph": [{"@type": "NewsArticle","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/pba-tour/2026-usbc-masters-qualifying-results-final/#article","headline": "Jakob Butturff Dominates 2026 USBC Masters Qualifying; Final Standings and Cut Line Set","description": "Jakob Butturff finishes with 3,668 pins to lead the 2026 USBC Masters at Thunderbowl Lanes. 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Cameron Crowe’s PBA suspension has been lifted effective this week’s USBCMasters, making him eligible to compete in PBA events going forward,Jeff Richgels of 11thFrame.com reported. Jeff Richgels of 11thFrame.com reported Crowe is currently competing at the USBC Masters and sits in 20th placeafter 10 games of qualifying. after 10 games of qualifying The PBA placed one of its rising stars, Cameron Crowe, on anindefinite suspension, on March 7. indefinite suspension The decision was made after the2026 U.S. Open in Indianapolistook an unexpected turn earlier that week when Cameron Crowe had to withdrawfrom the tournament before the third round of qualifying. Crowe competed inthe first two qualifying rounds but was listed as withdrawn ahead of Round 3. 2026 U.S. Open in Indianapolis Soon after, reports emerged that the bowler had been arrested during thetournament week. According to publicly available data from the Hamilton County Sheriff'sOffice, Crowe was booked into the Hamilton County Jail at 1:47 p.m. onThursday, March 5, by the Carmel Police Department on tentative drug-relatedcharges. Crowe was listed as withdrawn from the U.S. Open shortly after thearrest. Jeff Richgels of11thFrame.comreported that by Friday morning (March 6), a search for Crowe on the HamiltonCounty inmate database returned no results, indicating that he was no longerin custody. 11thFrame.com On Saturday, March 7, the PBA Tour released a statement addressing thesituation. “The PBA is aware of the reports regarding Cameron Crowe,” the organizationsaid. “We will not be commenting while the judicial proceedings take place andMr. Crowe is being placed on an indefinite suspension, effective immediately.” Crowe recently gained additional attention within the bowling community afterbeing featured in afive-episode HBO documentary series about professional bowling. five-episode HBO documentary series about professional bowling Who is Cameron Crowe? Cameron Crowe is one of the younger players on the PBA Tour and earned histour exemption through the 2025 PBA Tour Trials, where he finished seventh. Before joining the professional tour, Crowe built a strong résumé in amateurbowling. He is a two-time member of Team USA and won the 2020 U.S. AmateurChampionship. During his college career at St. Ambrose University, Crowe helped the teamreach the Intercollegiate Team Championships finals twice and was named the2021 Intercollegiate Team Championships MVP. Earlier in his career, Crowe also captured the 2021 U20 Junior Gold title. {"@context": "https://schema.org","@type": "NewsArticle","headline": "PBA Lifts Cameron Crowe’s Suspension; Eligible for 2026 USBC Masters","image": ["https://fsn1.your-objectstorage.com/bowlinglife/media/Posts_Uploads/IMG_7457.jpg"],"datePublished": "2026-03-26T09:30:00+00:00","dateModified": "2026-03-26T11:35:00+00:00","author": [{"@type": "Person","name": "BowlingLife Staff","url": "https://bowlinglife.eu/authors/staff"}],"publisher": {"@type": "Organization","name": "BowlingLife","logo": {"@type": "ImageObject","url": "https://bowlinglife.eu/logo.png"}},"description": "Cameron Crowe returns to PBA Tour competition at the 2026 USBC Masters after his indefinite suspension, stemming from a March 5 arrest during the U.S. Open, was lifted this week.","mainEntityOfPage": {"@type": "WebPage","@id": "https://bowlinglife.eu/pba-lifts-cameron-crowe-suspension-usbc-masters-2026"}}

The second round of qualifying at Thunderbowl Lanes in Allen Park, Michigan,is now complete, and Jakob Butturff maintained the lead after 10 games. Withfive games remaining before the cut, he sits atop the standings at the 2026USBC Masters. After Deo Benard’s near record-breaking performance in Round 1, a USBC Mastersrecord did fall on Wednesday, as Jakob Butturff entered his name into thetournament’s record books by posting the highest 10-game total in Mastershistory. Deo Benard’s near record-breaking performance in Round 1 The 31-year-old left-hander followed his opening 1,252 block with 1,233 inRound 2, bringing his total to 2,485 (248.5 average). That surpasses theprevious record of 2,479, set by Jim Penack in 1992 and matched by Darren Tangin 2017. New USBC Masters Record Jakob Butturff — 2,485 Total *All-time 10-game qualifying record (248.5 AVG) RankPlayerTotal Pins (10 Games)Avg.1Jakob Butturff (B)2,485248.502Deo Benard (C)2,448244.803Jesper Svensson (A)2,416241.604Graham Fach (C)2,413241.305Killian Kilpatrick (C)2,386238.606Dominic Barrett (A)2,357235.707Eric Jones (A)2,350235.008Spencer Robarge (B)2,347234.709Zachary Wilkins (A)2,341234.1010Patrick Dombrowski (B)2,316231.60 RankPlayerTotal Pins (10 Games)Avg. Rank Player Total Pins (10 Games) Avg. 1Jakob Butturff (B)2,485248.502Deo Benard (C)2,448244.803Jesper Svensson (A)2,416241.604Graham Fach (C)2,413241.305Killian Kilpatrick (C)2,386238.606Dominic Barrett (A)2,357235.707Eric Jones (A)2,350235.008Spencer Robarge (B)2,347234.709Zachary Wilkins (A)2,341234.1010Patrick Dombrowski (B)2,316231.60 1Jakob Butturff (B)2,485248.50 1 Jakob Butturff (B) 2,485 248.50 2Deo Benard (C)2,448244.80 2 Deo Benard (C) 2,448 244.80 3Jesper Svensson (A)2,416241.60 3 Jesper Svensson (A) 2,416 241.60 4Graham Fach (C)2,413241.30 4 Graham Fach (C) 2,413 241.30 5Killian Kilpatrick (C)2,386238.60 5 Killian Kilpatrick (C) 2,386 238.60 6Dominic Barrett (A)2,357235.70 6 Dominic Barrett (A) 2,357 235.70 7Eric Jones (A)2,350235.00 7 Eric Jones (A) 2,350 235.00 8Spencer Robarge (B)2,347234.70 8 Spencer Robarge (B) 2,347 234.70 9Zachary Wilkins (A)2,341234.10 9 Zachary Wilkins (A) 2,341 234.10 10Patrick Dombrowski (B)2,316231.60 10 Patrick Dombrowski (B) 2,316 231.60 Click here for the full results. A Squad Overview With A Squad completing its second round of qualifying, several players madestrong moves in the standings. Jesper Svensson led all A Squad players with a total of 2,416. Dominic Barrettfollowed with 2,357, while Eric Jones sat close behind with 2,350. Zachary Wilkins held fourth among A Squad players with 2,341, followed by MattSanders with 2,307. Ryan Burton was next with 2,300, and Griffin Jordan alsoposted a strong total of 2,291. Kevin McCune sat at 2,259, just ahead of Stuart Williams with 2,258. AnthonyNeuer rounded out the top A Squad performances with 2,240. A Squad Top 10 (After 10 games) RankPlayerTotal Pins (10 Games)Avg.1Jesper Svensson2,416241.62Dominic Barrett2,357235.73Eric Jones2,350235.04Zachary Wilkins2,341234.15Matt Sanders2,307230.76Ryan Burton2,300230.07Griffin Jordan2,291229.18Kevin McCune2,259225.99Stuart Williams2,258225.810Anthony Neuer2,240224.0 RankPlayerTotal Pins (10 Games)Avg. Rank Player Total Pins (10 Games) Avg. 1Jesper Svensson2,416241.62Dominic Barrett2,357235.73Eric Jones2,350235.04Zachary Wilkins2,341234.15Matt Sanders2,307230.76Ryan Burton2,300230.07Griffin Jordan2,291229.18Kevin McCune2,259225.99Stuart Williams2,258225.810Anthony Neuer2,240224.0 1Jesper Svensson2,416241.6 1 Jesper Svensson 2,416 241.6 2Dominic Barrett2,357235.7 2 Dominic Barrett 2,357 235.7 3Eric Jones2,350235.0 3 Eric Jones 2,350 235.0 4Zachary Wilkins2,341234.1 4 Zachary Wilkins 2,341 234.1 5Matt Sanders2,307230.7 5 Matt Sanders 2,307 230.7 6Ryan Burton2,300230.0 6 Ryan Burton 2,300 230.0 7Griffin Jordan2,291229.1 7 Griffin Jordan 2,291 229.1 8Kevin McCune2,259225.9 8 Kevin McCune 2,259 225.9 9Stuart Williams2,258225.8 9 Stuart Williams 2,258 225.8 10Anthony Neuer2,240224.0 10 Anthony Neuer 2,240 224.0 Click here for the full results. C Squad Overview With C Squad completing its second round of qualifying, several players mademoves in the standings after bowling on the burn. Deo Benard leads all C Squad players with a total of 2,448. Graham Fachfollows with 2,413, while Killian Kilpatrick is next with 2,386. Tim Foy Jr. holds fourth among C Squad players with 2,291. Manuel Otalora isclose behind with 2,256, followed by Patrick Hanrahan with 2,255. Kyle Troup and Brandon Bohn are tied with 2,251, while David Krol, who alsoscored a perfect game, sits just behind with 2,220. Ethan Fiore rounds out thetop C Squad performances with 2,214. C Squad Top 10 (After 10 games) RankPlayerTotal Pins (10 Games)Avg.1Deo Benard2,448244.82Graham Fach2,413241.33Killian Kilpatrick2,386238.64Timothy Foy Jr.2,291229.15Manuel Otalora2,256225.66Patrick Hanrahan2,255225.57Kyle Troup2,251225.18Brandon Bohn2,251225.19David Krol2,220222.010Ethan Fiore2,214221.4 RankPlayerTotal Pins (10 Games)Avg. Rank Player Total Pins (10 Games) Avg. 1Deo Benard2,448244.82Graham Fach2,413241.33Killian Kilpatrick2,386238.64Timothy Foy Jr.2,291229.15Manuel Otalora2,256225.66Patrick Hanrahan2,255225.57Kyle Troup2,251225.18Brandon Bohn2,251225.19David Krol2,220222.010Ethan Fiore2,214221.4 1Deo Benard2,448244.8 1 Deo Benard 2,448 244.8 2Graham Fach2,413241.3 2 Graham Fach 2,413 241.3 3Killian Kilpatrick2,386238.6 3 Killian Kilpatrick 2,386 238.6 4Timothy Foy Jr.2,291229.1 4 Timothy Foy Jr. 2,291 229.1 5Manuel Otalora2,256225.6 5 Manuel Otalora 2,256 225.6 6Patrick Hanrahan2,255225.5 6 Patrick Hanrahan 2,255 225.5 7Kyle Troup2,251225.1 7 Kyle Troup 2,251 225.1 8Brandon Bohn2,251225.1 8 Brandon Bohn 2,251 225.1 9David Krol2,220222.0 9 David Krol 2,220 222.0 10Ethan Fiore2,214221.4 10 Ethan Fiore 2,214 221.4 Click here for the full results. B Squad Overview Butturff leads the standings with a total of 2,485 pins. Spencer Robarge sitsin second place with 2,347, followed by Patrick Dombrowski in third with2,316. Riley Woodard is close behind in fourth with 2,315, while Matt Russorounds out the top five with 2,304. BOWLINGLIFE FANTASY LEAGUE Curious where your team sits in the overall race? Check the updated USBCMasters leaderboard and see if you're in the running for a pair of anyDexter bowling shoes from their shop! Dexter bowling shoes from their shop! View Team Standings Further down the standings, François Lavoie and Dylan Bowers are tied with2,273, while Nate Garcia follows with 2,270.Cameron Crowecurrently holds 13th place with 2,265, and Steve Novak sits just outside thetop group with 2,245. Cameron Crowe With B Squad now completed, C Squad is currently on the lanes bowling on theburn, while A Squad is scheduled to begin its second round later today at 6:30PM Eastern on a fresh oil pattern. B Squad Top 10 (After 10 games) RankPlayerTotal Pins (10 Games)Avg.1Jakob Butturff2,485248.52Spencer Robarge2,347234.73Patrick Dombrowski2,316231.64Riley Woodard2,315231.55Matt Russo2,304230.46Francois Lavoie2,273227.37Dylan Bowers2,273227.38Nate Garcia2,270227.09Cameron Crowe2,265226.510Steve Novak2,245224.5 RankPlayerTotal Pins (10 Games)Avg. Rank Player Total Pins (10 Games) Avg. 1Jakob Butturff2,485248.52Spencer Robarge2,347234.73Patrick Dombrowski2,316231.64Riley Woodard2,315231.55Matt Russo2,304230.46Francois Lavoie2,273227.37Dylan Bowers2,273227.38Nate Garcia2,270227.09Cameron Crowe2,265226.510Steve Novak2,245224.5 1Jakob Butturff2,485248.5 1 Jakob Butturff 2,485 248.5 2Spencer Robarge2,347234.7 2 Spencer Robarge 2,347 234.7 3Patrick Dombrowski2,316231.6 3 Patrick Dombrowski 2,316 231.6 4Riley Woodard2,315231.5 4 Riley Woodard 2,315 231.5 5Matt Russo2,304230.4 5 Matt Russo 2,304 230.4 6Francois Lavoie2,273227.3 6 Francois Lavoie 2,273 227.3 7Dylan Bowers2,273227.3 7 Dylan Bowers 2,273 227.3 8Nate Garcia2,270227.0 8 Nate Garcia 2,270 227.0 9Cameron Crowe2,265226.5 9 Cameron Crowe 2,265 226.5 10Steve Novak2,245224.5 10 Steve Novak 2,245 224.5 Click here for the full results.Yesterday, Deo Benard posted a five-game total of 1,309to lead the field after Round 1. Click here for the full results to lead the field after Round 1 His performance came close to the all-time tournament record of 1,319, set byParker Bohn III. Benard entered the final frame of his last game with a chance to challengethat mark but finished just short, securing the second-highest five-game blockin USBC Masters history. USBC Masters All-Time 5-Game Qualifying Record Highest 5-Game Block Current Leader 1,309 Deo Benard (2026) All-Time Record 1,319 Parker Bohn III (2001) *Benard now holds the 2nd highest 5-game total in USBC Masters history. New Finals Format The 2026 USBC Masters marks a shift in how the champion will be crowned.Following the move to a new broadcaster, The CW, the tournament isreturning to the traditional five-player stepladder finals. The CW five-player stepladder finals The road to the show is intense: the final two competitors in the WinnersBracket will face off to determine the top seed, while the final four playersin the Elimination Bracket will fight for the remaining three spots on TV. In the championship match, the #1 seed only needs to be defeated once, nottwice, as in previous years. The Pattern This year, Kegel has laid out a 41-foot challenge at the USBC Masters. 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The opening round of qualifying at the 2026 USBC Masters is complete, with DeoBenard taking the early lead at Thunderbowl Lanes in Allen Park, Michigan. Benard posted a five-game total of 1,309 to lead the field after Round 1. Hisperformance came close to the all-time tournament record of 1,319, set byParker Bohn III. Benard entered the final frame of his last game with a chanceto challenge that mark but finished just short, securing the second-highestfive-game block in USBC Masters history. USBC Masters All-Time 5-Game Qualifying Record Highest 5-Game Block Current Leader 1,309 Deo Benard (2026) All-Time Record 1,319 Parker Bohn III (2001) *Benard now holds the 2nd highest 5-game total in USBC Masters history. Dominic Barrett is in second place with 1,282, followed by Jakob Butturff inthird with 1,252. Zachary Wilkins holds fourth place with 1,242, while GrahamFach sits in fifth with 1,221. Arnar Jonsson is sixth with 1,206, Nate Garcia is seventh with 1,203, andSpencer Robarge is eighth with 1,192. Timothy Foy Jr. also posted 1,192 totake ninth place, while Garrett Meadows rounds out the top 10 with 1,191. The current cut line is at 1,118, held by two players, Quinton Bohlen and RyanPowers. Defending champion Gary Haines is in 206th place with 1,015, but he willadvance to the top 64 regardless of his final qualifying position. THe second qualifying round at Thunderbowl Lanes in Allen Park, Michiganbegins at 8 AM ET. The 2026 USBC Masters features a 390-player field competing over three roundsof qualifying. Each round consists of five games, for a total of 15 gamesbefore the cut. After qualifying, the top 63 players will advance to the double-eliminationmatch play bracket, joined by the defending champion. The tournament will thencontinue through match play before the top five players move on to thestepladder finals. A New Look for the TV Finals The 2026 USBC Masters marks a shift in how the champion will be crowned.Following the move to a new broadcaster, The CW, the tournament isreturning to the traditional five-player stepladder finals. The CW five-player stepladder finals The road to the show is intense: the final two competitors in the WinnersBracket will face off to determine the top seed, while the final four playersin the Elimination Bracket will fight for the remaining three spots on TV. In the championship match, the #1 seed only needs to be defeated once, nottwice, as in previous years. The Pattern: 2026 USBC Masters (41 Feet) The Masters pattern is designed to identify the absolute best shot-maker inthe building. This year, Kegel has laid out a 41-foot challenge that leaveslittle room for error. The 41-foot 2026 USBC Masters oil pattern Distance: 41 FeetTotal Volume: 35.59 mL (Extremely heavy)Pattern Ratio: 1.87:1 Distance: 41 Feet Distance: Total Volume: 35.59 mL (Extremely heavy) Total Volume: Pattern Ratio: 1.87:1 Pattern Ratio: {"@context": "https://schema.org","@type": "FAQPage","mainEntity": [{"@type": "Question","name": "Who is leading the 2026 USBC Masters after Round 1?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "Deo Benard is the current leader after the opening round of qualifying at the 2026 USBC Masters, posting a five-game total of 1,309 at Thunderbowl Lanes."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "What is the all-time 5-game qualifying record for the USBC Masters?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "The all-time record is 1,319, set by Parker Bohn III in 2001. Deo Benard's 2026 performance of 1,309 is the second-highest in tournament history."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "How many players advance to match play in the 2026 USBC Masters?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "The top 63 players from qualifying will advance to the double-elimination match play bracket, where they will be joined by the defending champion, Gary Haines."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "What are the oil pattern specifications for the 2026 USBC Masters?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "The 2026 tournament features a 41-foot oil pattern with an extremely heavy total volume of 35.59 mL and a challenging pattern ratio of 1.87:1."}},{"@type": "Question","name": "Where can I watch the 2026 USBC Masters finals?","acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer","text": "The 2026 USBC Masters finals will be broadcast on The CW, featuring a return to the traditional five-player stepladder finals format."}}]}

The 2026 PBA Tour season is hitting its stride, and now it’s time for one of the most prestigious events in the sport. Starting this Tuesday, nearly 400 of the world’s best bowlers are taking over Thunderbowl Lanes in Allen Park, Michigan, for the 2026 USBC Masters. Thunderbowl Lanes in Allen Park, Michigan 2026 USBC Masters With a massive $100,000 top prize on the line and a major title at stake, the pressure in Detroit will be through the roof. $100,000 top prize BowlingLife Fantasy League Deadline: Tuesday, March 24 @ 8:00 AM EST The Masters is a marathon, not a sprint. Pick the grinders who can survive the double-elimination bracket to win this week! Submit Your Roster Rules & Leaderboard A New Look for the TV Finals The 2026 USBC Masters marks a shift in how the champion will be crowned. Following the move to a new broadcaster, The CW, the tournament is returning to the traditional five-player stepladder finals. The CW five-player stepladder finals The road to the show is intense: the final two competitors in the Winners Bracket will face off to determine the top seed, while the final four players in the Elimination Bracket will fight for the remaining three spots on TV. In the championship match, the #1 seed only needs to be defeated once, not twice, as in previous years. The Pattern: 2026 USBC Masters (41 Feet) The Masters pattern is designed to identify the absolute best shot-maker in the building. This year, Kegel has laid out a 41-foot challenge that leaves little room for error. The 41-foot 2026 USBC Masters oil pattern Distance: 41 FeetTotal Volume: 35.59 mL (Extremely heavy)Pattern Ratio: 1.87:1 Distance: 41 Feet Distance: Total Volume: 35.59 mL (Extremely heavy) Total Volume: Pattern Ratio: 1.87:1 Pattern Ratio: Players to Watch Gary Haines returns as the defending champion after winning his first PBA Tour title at last year’s event, showing he can handle the pressure of the Masters bracket. After missing a few stops due to injury, he’s back on the lanes with one clear goal — to defend his title. Gary Haines Anthony Simonsen comes in with strong momentum. After finishing runner-up at the U.S. Open, he followed it up with his 17th career title at the PBA Illinois Classic. Still just 29, Simonsen already owns three USBC Masters titles and will be looking to add another. Anthony Simonsen Brandon Bonta has already made a name for himself this season. The rookie standout captured a major title at the PBA Players Championship and even rolled a 300 game during his first-ever TV finals appearance, making him one to watch again. Brandon Bonta EJ Tackett, a three-time reigning Player of the Year, climbed to the top of the 2026 PBA Tour points standings after a third-place finish at the Indiana Classic. Despite not winning yet this season, he remains one of the most consistent players on tour — and a major title at Thunderbowl Lanes would be a perfect way to remind everyone why. EJ Tackett Tournament Schedule (Local Time) Catch every frame of qualifying and the bracket matches live on BowlTV. BowlTV DateRoundTimeMar 24-26Qualifying (15 Games)8:00 a.m.Friday, Mar 27Match Play Brackets10:00 a.m.Saturday, Mar 28Match Play Continues10:00 a.m.Sunday, Mar 29Finals (LIVE on The CW)4:00 p.m. DateRoundTime Date Round Time Mar 24-26Qualifying (15 Games)8:00 a.m.Friday, Mar 27Match Play Brackets10:00 a.m.Saturday, Mar 28Match Play Continues10:00 a.m.Sunday, Mar 29Finals (LIVE on The CW)4:00 p.m. Mar 24-26Qualifying (15 Games)8:00 a.m. Mar 24-26 Qualifying (15 Games) 8:00 a.m. Friday, Mar 27Match Play Brackets10:00 a.m. Friday, Mar 27 Match Play Brackets 10:00 a.m. Saturday, Mar 28Match Play Continues10:00 a.m. Saturday, Mar 28 Match Play Continues 10:00 a.m. Sunday, Mar 29Finals (LIVE on The CW)4:00 p.m. Sunday, Mar 29 Finals (LIVE on The CW) 4:00 p.m. Think you have the winning roster? Submit your picks now to the BowlingLife PBA Fantasy League! 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