USBC Masters
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The USBC Masters is one of the four major since 2000 ten pin Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) bowling events. It is sanctioned by the United States Bowling Congress.
Prior to 2005 it was known as the ABC Masters, sanctioned by the American Bowling Congress (which was merged into the USBC in 2005). One of four majors on the PBA Tour schedule, the USBC Masters began as an invitational event showcasing national and local bowling stars and has grown to become professional bowling’s most prestigious event.
While the event has evolved over the years, its trademark qualifying and double-elimination match play format has remained largely unchanged. All bowlers compete in 10 games of qualifying, with the top 25 percent of the field returning for five additional games to determine the top 63. Those qualifiers join the previous year’s champion in the double-elimination bracket.
More than 500 competitors turn out for the Masters each year with their sights set on a prize fund of nearly $400,000, which includes a $100,000 top prize. The field, which now includes women, also features representatives from all 50 states and a handful of foreign countries.
The Masters is open to any USBC league member who has averaged 190 or higher for 21 games during the past two seasons, any non-USBC league member who is classified by the PBA as a Full Member, any bowler who has averaged 190 or higher in his/her past five ABC Tournaments and any state/provincial representatives who have placed first or second in the all-events category of their association tournament.
Champions
2007 Sean Rash
2006 Doug Kent
2005 Mike Scroggins
2004 Danny Wiseman
2001 Parker Bohn
2000 Mika Koivuniemi
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