Bowlero Corporation, the world's largest owner and operator of bowling centers has announced the purchase of the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA), the pinnacle of professional bowling since 1958.

The purchase brings unprecedented innovation to the sport as it combines Bowlero's industry expertise with the PBA's global talent pool and fan base, which together will elevate the sport of bowling to new heights.

Under the new agreement, Bowlero Corp establishes itself as the first media company in the sport, dedicated to growing and enhancing the PBA experience.

All scheduled tournaments and programming will continue, with plans to build upon key initiatives including the PBA's groundbreaking FOX Sports partnership, featuring enhanced telecasts with new technology and deeper storytelling, while bringing an engaged community of fans further into the fold.

Bowlero Corp Chief Customer Officer Colie Edison will serve as the CEO and PBA Commissioner Tom Clark will continue in that role.

“The PBA is rich with history and home to the top players in the sport, with thousands of members and millions of fans throughout the world,” said Edison.

“This acquisition is about leveraging resources to give the PBA Tour the support of funding it deserves, building value for dedicated members nationwide, and expanding the brand's overall visibility,” Edison noted.

Clark said the acquisition is a major step forward for the PBA and a watershed moment for the sport itself. “Bowlero Corp has proven itself to be a champion for bowling in the entertainment world, enhancing the experience for the over 28 million guests who visit their bowling centers each year,” Clark said.

“They've transformed the game for a new generation of competitors and enthusiasts, and with this acquisition we will build on our current momentum and create more opportunities for our players and fans,” Clark added.

“Millions of Americans love to bowl and love to watch professional bowling,” said Bill Wanger, FOX Sports EVP, Head of Programming & Scheduling “and bringing Bowlero, the PBA and Fox Sports together allows us to elevate the sport and meet a large and increasingly growing audience demand.”

Ed's Outlook

Wow ... great news for the sport of bowling with the purchase of the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) by the Bowlero Corporation, the largest owner and operator of bowling centers in the world, with more than 300 locations across the U.S., Mexico and Canada specializing in corporate and private events as well as league and retail bowling. They serve over 28 million bowlers each year and their financial input will add new revenue that will push the PBA to new heights.

Bowling Tip

By Mike Luongo

So you like bowling three strikes in a row.

Lets address this subject this week.

When trying to bowl several strikes in a row you must be dedicated to being the best bowler you can be and that involves lots of practice.

Your ball and other equipment may have to change with your skills so be prepared to evolve in any way possible.

Being able to assess your own ball and game is also very important to becoming a better bowler.

Bowling three strikes in a row is key to maximizing your score.

You must practice so that you can learn to read the ball and then you can change the pattern of standing in the right spot.

When thinking about buying a new ball think twice about this as your present ball may be trying to tell you that it is you and not your ball that needs adjusting.

Using your ball to your advantage is really the key to learning to bowl strikes and practicing with the lane oil and surface materials.

Mike Luongo is a Certified IBPSIA Pro Shop Operator, Master Instructor, USBC Silver Level Coach and an Advisor-Special Events Assistant with the Storm and Roto Grip Bowling Ball Company. Have a question, email him at mike.luongo@stormbowling.com.

BOWLING SCORES

BEECHWOODS LANES

Monday Villa Roma Ladies

Pat Peters 163, Rebecca Rhodes 159, Lillian Zieres 168, Julie Bauer 164, Lindsey Bauer 167, Tracy Puerschner 184, 158, Lois Erdman 201, 198, 119, 519, Kim Yewchuk 184, Joyce Brooks 150.

PORT JERVIS BOWL

Thursday Night Ladies

Erin McDonagh 198, 191, 195, 584, Josephine Zych 188, 185, 207, 580, Carol Flynn 165, 216, 169, 550, Kim DeGarmo 148, 223, 127, 498, Sherri Laird 122, 177, 160, 459.

FOX BOWLING CENTER

Saturday Youth League

Luke Prescott 115, 127, 135, 377, Holden Dufton 92, 117, 99, 308, Olivia Johnston 74, 92, 111, 277.

Wed. Men's Independent

Doc Bolduc 245, 233, 246, 724, Randy Evanitsky Jr. 213, 207, 609, Al Bullis Sr. 246, Shane Dirig 246, Craig Gehrig 217, 278, 683, Rob Johnson 225, 204, 237, 666, Scott Wahl 268, 621.

Thursday Night 3

Bill Gleim 221, 218, 611, Dan Keesler 204, 222, 611, Dan Wormuth 236, 235, 657.

Friday Couples

Jay Wormuth 268, 645, Dan Wormuth 234, 212, 266, 712, Tia Robinson 193, 192, 539, Dan Koch 226, 220, 633, Gino Jones 229, 229, 630, Paul Fritz 228, 203, 625, Samantha Card 193, 213, 544.

Sunday Mixed Fun

Garry Mills 226, 600, Ashley Hanstine 191, 516, Reva Jones 183, Don Marino 214, 579.

KIAMESHA LANES

Monday Men's

Tom Skiff III a 224, 256, 268, 748, Ryan Lepke 234, 252, 259, 745, Pedro Agapito III a 222, 279, 203, 704, Eddie Lake 218, 246, 187, 651, Dan VanAken 227, 217, 245, 689, Jon Wilhelm Sr. 190, 190, 296, 676, Jason Jones Sr. 227, 193, 267, 687.

Tuesday Mixed Firefighter

Mary Lee Williams 190, 230, 145, 565, Joan Lake 151, 198, 182, 531, Lawrence Whipple 259, 191, 214, 664, Jonathan Wilhelm 205, 173, 268, 646, Kyle Giordano 279, 199, 256, 734.

Friday Mixed

Charlie Tuttle 222, 285, 238, 745, Nicole Feller 177, 156, 221, 554, Mikayla DeGraw 181, 188, 143, 512, Keith Smith 249, 185, 253, 687, Bill Schubert 232, 227, 211, 670, Serafin Rodriguez III a 218, 235, 226, 679, Ryan Lepke 214, 224, 235, 673, David Graham 223, 239, 206, 668.

Ed Townsend is a Public Relations Consultant to the sport of bowling and brings over 60 plus years of sports journalism experience writing and compiling the information for this column. If you have league or tournament information, bowl a 300 game or 800 series, let Ed know at 845-439-8177, email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com or fax to 845-205-4474. View this column and Ed's photos at http://bght.blogspot.com We are also on Facebook and Twitter.