The globalization of bowling and the PBA took another step forward with the announcement Tuesday by PBA and Japan Bowling Promotions of a deal to expand the Regional program into Japan.
The first PBA International Regional program will serve as a qualifying system for the DHC Japan World Challenge, a PBA International Tour event in January that will feature an estimated $225,000 prize fund for its men’s and women’s divisions.
The first of the eight events, the PBA Japan...