Andrew Anderson (bowler)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Andrew Anderson |
| Nationality | American |
| Born |
May 10, 1995 Michigan |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Ten-pin bowling |
| Turned pro | 2017 |
Andrew Anderson (born May 10, 1995) of Holly, Michigan is an American professional ten-pin bowler known for winning the 2018 USBC Masters.[1][2]
Amateur career
Anderson bowled collegiately at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan where he earned 2014 Collegiate Rookie of the Year honors. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in elementary education. He was a three-time member of Junior Team USA, and became a member of Team USA in 2018.[1]
Professional career
Anderson won one PBA Regional title as a non-member. He became a full-time PBA Tour bowler in 2017, participating in 16 events and making one championship round, where he finished third. In February 2018, he qualified as the #2 seed for the PBA Tournament of Champions, but was defeated in the semifinal match (his first television appearance) by the eventual winner, Matt O'Grady.[3]
Anderson qualified as the #1 seed (out of 360 players) at the 2018 USBC Masters, and won his lone match in the televised finals on April 15 to earn his first national PBA Tour title and first major championship.[1] Anderson won his second PBA Tour title on June 3, 2018 at the PBA Greater Jonesboro Open.[4]
References
- 1 2 3 "Andrew Anderson PBA Profile". pba.com. Retrieved April 25, 2018.
- ↑ Schneider, Jerry (April 15, 2018). "Michigan's Andrew Anderson Wins USBC Masters for First PBA Tour Title". pba.com. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
- ↑ Schneider, Jerry (February 11, 2018). "Matt O'Grady Defeats Jesper Svensson to Win 53rd PBA Tournament of Champions". Retrieved February 12, 2018.
- ↑ Vint, Bill (June 3, 2018). "Andrew Anderson Wins PBA Xtra Frame Greater Jonesboro Open for Second 2018 Title". pba.com. Retrieved June 4, 2018.