Ballard entered the PBA Tour in 1982 at the age of 19. He won two titles in 1987, including his first major at the U.S. Open Championship which earned him a then-record $100,000. In 1988, Ballard won his second major, the ABC Masters.
Ballard entered the PBA Tour in 1982 at age 19. He won two titles in 1987, including his first major championship at the U.S. Open Championship which earned him a then-record $100,000. In 1988, Ballard won his second major title, the ABC Masters.