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Anthony Simonsen’s urethane frozen ropes overwhelm Dom Barrett to win 2023 PBA Wichita Classic

JEFF RICHGELS | Posted: Friday, February 24, 2023 8:00 pm
Anthony Simonsen’s urethane frozen ropes overwhelm Dom Barrett to win 2023 PBA Wichita Classic
Anthony Simonsen after winning the 2023 PBA Wichita Classic. Photo by PBA.
Since he became the first (and still only) player to win a PBA Tour title throwing back-up shots, there has been no doubt that Anthony Simonsen is the most versatile bowler in the world — arguably of all time. The 2-hander has won from all angles, throwing it hard and straight and slower and curving it — in addition to the back-ups. And he has won with plain urethane and reactive resin. The only question is if he will become the No. 1 player in the world, something long-time No. 1...