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Whatever explains it, E.J. Tackett’s win in the 2026 AMF PBA World Championship puts him firmly in the GOAT of bowling discussion
JEFF RICHGELS | Posted: Saturday, June 13, 2026 11:00 pm
E.J. Tackett with the trophy after winning the 2026 AMF PBA World Championship. His dad is in the background next to the trophy. Photo by PBA.
E.J. Tackett was the top seed at three majors on the 2026 PBA Tour: the Players Championship, USBC Masters, and World Championship.
In the Players Championship, Tackett never missed the pocket in a clean 238, but lost to a perfect game by rookie Brandon Bonta.
In the Masters, Tackett needed a double and a pin in the 10th to win, and rolled a flush strike before leaving a stubborn 10-pin on a solid shot to lose 196-195 to Boog Krol.
In Saturday’s World Championship, on the same pair...