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Category: Player Bio

Checking In With PBA Pro Anthony Simonsen

Posted May 19, 2020 In: PBA Bowling | Player Bio

We thought it would be nice to check in with the super talented PBA Pro (winner of 7 titles), Anthony Simonsen. We asked him a few questions about bowling, about how he prepares, and to find out what he's up to right now. Take a look at the video below as we check in with Anthony!..

The Perseverance of PWBA Bowler Amanda Vermilyea

Posted Sep 16, 2019 In: Hammer | Player Bio | PWBA Bowling

The definition of perseverance is as follows: persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success. If you're looking for an example to help you understand the meaning, we give you Hammer staff member Amanda Vermilyea...

Young Anthony Simonsen Making a Name for Himself

Posted Feb 19, 2016 In: Player Bio | USBC

Anthony Simonsen won the 2016 USBC Masters on Sunday, winning the title as the youngest player at age 19, younger than 1979 PBA National Champion Mike Alby by 44 days...

Patience Pays Off for Jon Van Hees

Posted Jan 15, 2016 In: Player Bio

The old saying “Patience is a Virtue,” is a characteristic that the 34 year old bowler from Charlestown, Rhode Island Jon Van Hees had to employ. The 11 year part-time PBA Tour competitor defeated Jason Sterner 202-176 to win the PBA Scorpion Championship last Sunday, and thus, Rhode Island’s first native to capture the title...

Bowler Spotlight: Diana Zavjalova

Posted Aug 26, 2015 In: Player Bio

In her hometown of Riga, Latvia, Diana Zavjalova’s passion for the game of bowling seemed to be held in check as there were maybe three or four alleys to practice and to play competitively. This simply would not be enough for the Latvian as she has been playing the sport since she was 10, when she immediately fell in love with bowling and showed immediate talent. So she made the decision to come to the United States to refine her game, improve, and to compete against the best...