Why the PBA Tour wants competition at night, and how that impacts the 2023 schedule, with Chris Barnes, president of the PBA Players Committee

For much of the history of the PBA Tour, including its heyday, host centers shut down during their “Tour week.” Other than pro-ams, the only players bowling in the center were the pros, from PTQ day (if there was a PTQ) through the TV show. Rare was the place with a significant amount of fans in the stands at 9 a.m., though there were a few like Milwaukee where I remember fans downing beers and cheering loudly as we were throwing practice balls on the first squad. Typically, thoug...