Bowling is a target sport played globally by millions. Predominantly referring to pin bowling, especially tenpin bowling common in the UK and Commonwealth, it also includes target bowling like lawn bowls. It involves rolling a ball towards pins or a target and is enjoyed by a large population across numerous countries, with a significant number of participants residing in the United States.
In September 1988, tenpin bowling was featured as a demonstration sport at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea.
In August 1991, tenpin bowling became an international medal-level sport for the first time at the 1991 Pan American Games in Havana, Cuba.
In 1992, the ABC introduced resin bowling balls, which led to a 20% increase in perfect 300 scores.
In 1995, the National Bowling Stadium, also known as the Taj Mahal of Tenpins, opened in Reno, Nevada.
In 1995, the first Best Bowler ESPY Award was presented, marking recognition of bowling in mainstream sports awards.
In February 1997, Jeremy Sonnenfeld bowled the first officially sanctioned 900 series of three straight perfect 300 games at Sun Valley Lanes in Lincoln, Nebraska.
In 1998, the World Tenpin Masters 10-pin bowling tournament was established.
In 2000, the Weber Cup, named after Dick Weber, was established as 10-pin bowling's equivalent to golf's Ryder Cup, featuring Team USA versus Team Europe.
In March 2004, Missy Bellinder, later known as Parkin, became the first female member of the PBA after it opened its membership to women following the demise of the PWBA in 2003.
In 2004, the Brunswick Euro Challenge was founded for amateur and professional 10-pin bowling players from Europe, Asia, and the U.S.
In January 2010, Kelly Kulick became the first woman to win the PBA Tournament of Champions and the first woman to win a PBA national tour event.
In November 2012, after a decline in league bowling business, AMF Bowling Centers filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the second time.
In 2013, the PBA League was founded, consisting of eight permanent five-person teams with an annual draft.
In 2015, the Professional Women's Bowling Association (PWBA) was revived after a 12-year hiatus.
Effective August 1, 2023, the USBC certified string pinsetters and string pin bowling as an independent category, separate from conventional free-fall pinsetters, due to a lower strike percentage.
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