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Tom Hess takes a step toward history in winning 2026 PBA50 Petraglia Championship at PBA50 World Series of Bowling IV

JEFF RICHGELS | Posted: Monday, May 11, 2026 10:00 pm
Tom Hess takes a step toward history in winning 2026 PBA50 Petraglia Championship at PBA50 World Series of Bowling IV
Tom Hess beams after winning the 2026 PBA50 Petraglia Championship. Photo by PBA.
If you’re going to dream and set goals, you might as well dream big and aim for the top. PBA Hall of Famer Tom Hess has the most ambitious goal possible for a PBA50 Tour player: the all-time titles record currently held by Walter Ray Williams Jr. at 16. On Monday, Hess defeated Ron Hurt 257-228 to win the 2026 PBA50 Petraglia Championship at PBA50 World Series of Bowling IV. The title was Hess’ 12th PBA50 Tour title, moving him into a tie with Tom Baker, Gary Dickinson, and Dale...