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Michael Haugen Jr. on a seemingly inevitable course to PBA50 Player of the Year with win in PBA50 River City Extreme Open

JEFF RICHGELS | Posted: Friday, July 20, 2018 11:00 pm
Michael Haugen Jr. on a seemingly inevitable course to PBA50 Player of the Year with win in PBA50 River City Extreme Open
Michael Haugen Jr. after winning the PBA50 River City Extreme Open. Photo by Professional Bowlers Association.
Whatever it takes, it seemingly will happen for Michael Haugen Jr. as he pursues PBA50 Player of the Year. Haugen’s win Friday of the PBA50 River City Extreme Open at River City Extreme in Monticello, Minnesota, was aided by misfortune for his foe in the title match — a cellphone going off in Bob Learn Jr.’s approach in the third frame — and his own good fortune — a shot through the face in the 10th frame that got him the 8-count he needed to add a spare and lock...