The “laneman” became a part of the PBA Tour after the infamous 1971 tournament in San Jose, California where every match play finalist was left-handed. Men like Len Nicholson, Lon Marshall, Nick Hoagland, Mark Sabatine, Sean Parry, and most recently Eric Pierson have played key roles as lane pattern designers — subject to the oversight of PBA officials — and maintenance men. I’ve called being a laneman the hardest and most thankless job in bowling, and it’s... Social Media:
Upcoming Tournaments:| Name | Bowling Alley | Address | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50th Annual 700 Club Tournament | Uncle Sam Lanes | 600 Fulton St, Troy, NY 12180, USA | February 07, 2026 | February 07, 2026 |
| Zone 4 Team Challenge | Higginsville Lanes | 2111 S Main St, Higginsville, MO 64037, USA | October 17, 2025 | April 19, 2026 |
| 67th GR USBC Women's | Bowlero West End | 8037 Shrader Rd, Richmond, VA 23294, USA | March 07, 2026 | March 22, 2026 |
| 2026 14 Game Sweeper | Bowlerama Lanes | 1313 SE Diehl Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315, USA | February 08, 2026 | February 08, 2026 |
| 2026 Florida Handicap Tournament | Bowl 360 Tavares | 1950 Classique Ln Tavares, FL 32778 | March 14, 2026 | April 26, 2026 |