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David Small explains how he got into bowling, why he's hosted more than 100 PBA tournaments, how big he wants his chain to be, and more
David Small hosted his 100th PBA tournament last summer and when his newest center, David Small’s Victory Lanes in Decatur, Illinois, hosts the 2026 Groupon PBA Illinois Classic this week it will be the 106th, with several more to come this year.
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Mar 09, 2026
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Recent News
Johnny Quach averages 246.14 to lead PTQ as 19 of 72 players advance to complete field for 2026 Groupon PBA Illinois Classic
Lauren Sammel slams 730 to top latest Madison area scoring
Anthony Simonsen closes strong to earn top seed of 2026 U.S. Open, Patrick Dombrowski, Chris Via, Tim Foy Jr., Andrew Anderson also make stepladder finals
Sam Manderino fires doubles 300s in 802, Danny Robson, Blaine Haugen also reach perfection to highlight latest Madison area scoring
Anthony Simonsen regains lead as 2026 U.S. Open heads to final day of match play
Tim Foy Jr. averages 242.12 in cashers round to soar into lead at 2026 U.S. Open
Jerod Kieler fires 823, Allison Power slams 675 to top latest Madison area scoring
Michael Davidson soars to lead as short pattern turns relatively high scoring in final qualifying round of 2026 U.S. Open
Law enforcement silent on status of charges for Cam Crowe, who is suspended by PBA after arrest in Carmel, Indiana
Henry Teetz takes singles, all-events lead, defending champs Sud Z Paws takes team lead at 2026 Wisconsin State USBC State Tournament
Open Championships
Storm Shootout at Coconut Bowl is new side tournament for 2026 USBC Open Championships
No BTM tourney in Reno this year, but Rick Ramsey aims to return in Las Vegas in 2027
Keith Dumphy's Facebook group page remains the best devoted to the USBC Open Championships
2026 USBC Open Championships side events Bowlers Journal Championships, team practice sessions, Forty Frame Game all at National Bowling Stadium in Reno
More USBC tourneys in new deal with Reno that will add Open Championships in 2035, 2038, Women’s Championships in 2036
Update: With Caesar's properties offering bargain hotel prices, 2026 USBC Open Championships in Reno at 11,000-plus teams, gets a second added week
Reports say Reno adds 2035 USBC Open Championships, but USBC hasn’t announced it
First 'hammerhead' and new Kegel Glide oil are surprises as lane patterns revealed with end of 2025 USBC Open Championships
Historic singles Eagle at 2025 USBC Open Championships a surprise that leaves Marc McDowell aiming for more; Joseph Robillard, Robert Clements, Andrew Anderson, Bowlers Headquarters also win Eagles
Steve Taylor tells how Phat Kidz Crew won the team Eagle at the 2025 USBC Open Championships
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