Ten-pin bowling The prior record was held by Chaz Dennis, 10 years, 3 months, 16 days, back in 2006. The prior female record holder was set by Brandie Reamy at the age of 12 years, 4 months, 11 days back in 2006. Note that all major tournaments are non-handicapped ("scratch"). The world champion is crowned at the WTBA World Championship held by the World Tenpin Bowling Association since 1954. The "Weber Cup" is the ten-pin bowling equivalent of golf's Ryder Cup. It is the world-famous major world tournament of Team Europe vs. Team USA bowling championships that happens annually. Other major world-famous
Ten-pin bowling still be considered and given a 7–10 split award (if performed in certified play). There are generally two primary styles of rolling the ball down the lane. Most newer players play by rolling the ball straight, hopefully into the 1–3 pocket for right-handed bowlers or the 1–2 pocket for left-handed bowlers. More experienced bowlers usually roll a hook, which means that they make the ball start out straight and then curve towards the pocket. There are two ways to produce a hook. In the first, the player lets go of the ball with his thumb first, then the middle and