The 2019 PBA Tournament of Champions at historic at AMF Riviera Lanes in Akron, Ohio was set up for a field of 70 PBA Tour champions and six champions of PBA Regional, PBA50 or PBA Women’s series tournaments who advanced through a PTQ.
Even though only 60 PBA Tour champions entered, the PTQ still was restricted to six spots. The entry fee was $500, with PTQ players paying $150 and the remainder if they made the tournament.
The PTQ drew 27 players and was led by 2-hander and 9-time PBA...