The 2025 PBA Owen’s Illinois Classic wasn’t even held in the same bowling center as the 2026 Groupon PBA Illinois Classic is being held in, and the lane pattern has changed, so defending champion Santtu Tahvanainen leading qualifying this year has nothing to do with those things. Whatever the reason, Tahvanainen led the 96-player field through the 16 games of qualifying Tuesday and Wednesday with a 3,882 total, a 242.63 average on this year’s Carmen Salvino 43 lane pattern.... Social Media:
Upcoming Tournaments:| Name | Bowling Alley | Address | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England Bowlers Association | Spare Time Northampton | 525 Pleasant St, Northampton, MA 01060, USA | January 24, 2026 | July 12, 2026 |
| Gran Prix Seniors | Sunset Lanes | 7777 Watson Rd, St. Louis, MO 63119, USA | April 19, 2026 | July 26, 2026 |
| Hangover Sweeper | Country Club Lanes | 5601 Manitou Rd, Excelsior, MN 55331, USA | January 01, 2027 | January 01, 2027 |
| Epicenter Match Club | Harbor Lanes | 2136 Broadway St, Eureka, CA 95501, USA | August 01, 2025 | July 31, 2026 |
| Youth Bowlers Tour | Earl Anthony's Dublin Bowl | 6750 Regional St, Dublin, CA 94568, USA | February 01, 2026 | June 28, 2026 |