Professional bowler, father of twin boys, husband to CA, USBC, and World Bowling Hall of Famer Lynda.
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BREAKING NEWS!!! Jakob Buttruff bowled a 6 game sweeper today and only finished 4th. It is rumored that the PBA, USBC, and WBT officials will be launching a joint task force to see what scientific anomalies aligned to create this situation. #stayTuned #infinityCube?
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I once was told - don't leave anything you can't pick up! #SCtop10 #900Global #7-10
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Horrific hearing about the helicopter crash that took 9 lives today. An idol for millions for sure, a coach, all influential in some way past,present, or future. The thought of losing a child scares me beyond words.
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A surreal moment. I didn’t enjoy enough of these on my own personal journey - but we sure enjoyed this one!
🎳🔥 @BarnesPBA weighing in on the great run by his son, Ryan, at the 2024 @PBATour Players Championship. Must be a crazy experience! #TheRingingTen #InsideBowling #bowling #PBATour
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Sometimes you lose and some days you just get beat. Kyle bowled fantastic today and earned his victory from the top seed. Beautifully played game. Lots of great takeaways for myself and couldn’t do it without my… instagram.com/p/B8DvKDVJVJX/…
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I’ve bowled more PBA events at HiJinx in Jonesboro than any other. It’s truly the people that make the place. Stacey Blaxton, Corrine Bell, Kelly, the entire staff as well as my 90+ yr old proam partner Ms Eileen. My week ended early, but my friends there always make it special
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A very special day for our family. Incredibly proud of how well he handled the ups, downs, pressure, and extra attention. Oh yeah - he threw it awfully good when it mattered most. She’s more tears for him today than for any of my own. Can’t wait to see what’s next!
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One thing that’s become fairly clear to me in the last few months: There is an opportunity for news reporting to regain their subscriber base. I would pay for actual unslanted fact checked news that cuts through the half truths from the LOUD 10% on both sides.
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Wow!!!!!! Great finish by @Bill_ONeill to win by 1!!!! Congrats Billy! Another great @FS1 show on the @PBATour !
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Never stop working your plan.. I’m fortunate that I know my most common mistake and how to nearly eliminate it. But you cannot stop working or be lazy with the plan or it will show up when it matters most.. never stop improving...
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Very humbled to have received this honor! Congrats to Mika and Kelly!
.@KellyAKulick, @BarnesPBA and @PBAmika were elected to the USBC Hall of Fame by a national panel of USBC Hall of Fame members, USBC Board members and veteran bowling writers. The four are part of the 2019 class that will be inducted May 1 in Vegas. t.bowl.com/2C4VYzq
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It’s been a great run. Life changing and some of my fondest memories. I’ll miss it for sure. One of the most rewarding things I’ve ever been a part of. We will hand it off to the next generation of Uber talented players! #TeamUsaBowling #GoGlobal
.@PBATommyJones & @BarnesPBA share a combined 27 years of experience on Team USA.
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At least there’s a Barnes up there !
Bill O'Neill climbed into the lead and Chris Via rose from 20th place to fifth on the day at the PBA Players Championship presented by Snickers.
Eight games remain as match play concludes Saturday at 11 a.m. Eastern on BowlTV.
Full standings: bit.ly/3RWOYLM
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I’ve been coming to Jonesboro to bowl tournaments for 20 years now and have bowled in nearly every single pro am with this sweet 97 yr old - Aileen. Always so much fun to see her and she’s still bowling strong! @… instagram.com/p/B8AZl7rJ51H/…
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Bowling’s youth on display here at Thunderbowl. Impressive! @PBATour @900Global
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Proud Dad moment... after 5 years off started bowling for real last May. Last night @ryan3barnes shot his first 300! #First3from60’ #900global @ Northrock Lanes instagram.com/p/CL-L1UJJEpo/…
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Of course I’m beyond proud of Ryan, but I hadn’t seen Cayden in a few years…. Wowwwww. Man is this kid talented! Will be really fun to watch all of these talented kids grow into their potential!
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Here in Green Bay for the Wisconsin MIDDLE school state championships sponsored by 900 Global. Singles this morning. 60 lanes - 4 on a lane. Amazing! #GoGlobal
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I agree w Bill. But there’s a HUGE diff between qualifying and tv. Unique noises catch you off guard. In qual there’s background noise w other bowling-never hear “normal” noises like coughing, sneezing, etc. That’s what makes it distracting. Music/background noise would solve
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One of the best and most historic venues on the PBA tour! Hosted so many majors and now has added another amazing moment to its history. We always look forward to coming to Indy and Woodland Bowl!
Wow, wow, WOW! @pbatour today was a wild ride today. As always, we're so grateful we could host.
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A very good end to a wild up and down week!
Congratulations @BarnesPBA Barnes Gets A Major Win at PBA50 World Championship | PBA pba.com/2023/july/chris-barn…
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Live now on cbssports! PBA tour playoffs! I’m in the role of Ugly Kimberly as a sideline reporter! @PBATour
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Honored that MY FAMILY was chosen as the Tony Reyes community service award. It takes a village!
🚨BREAKING: Andrew Anderson, Kamron Doyle Win 2018 PBA Top Player Honors. Tom Smallwood and Chris Barnes win Steve Nagy Sportsmanship Award and Tony Reyes Community Service Award, respectively. Full story at PBA.com. #PBA #GoBowling
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Had a great time in the @PBATour booth w @RobStoneONFOX and @Stone8RP calling some action! The energy they bring is awesome! Great night for fellow @WichitaState alum Kris Prather getting his first title! Congratulations!
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Exotic gem! Go to YouTube and watch the whole review on the Beef&Barnzy channel!@Ryan3Barnes what you got!!??
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Mastermind? Mad scientist? 🤷♂️
🇺🇸 Chris Barnes was the mastermind behind Team USA's famous #Webercup victory in the UK last year. Can Captain America defend their title on home soil this June? And who will make his team? Find out next week!
🎟️ 👉 bit.ly/2HPNNx9
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@JBelmo 10 majors..... an incredible accomplishment. Always seems to be at his best at the big ones. Proving himself the best of this generation and in the conversation regarding any generation.
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A fantastic player and tournament director. Been a part of the Pba for almost 50 years! He will be fondly remembered!
Pete McCordic, who is running his last tournament as @PBATour Southwest Region Manager, is presented with a card for his years of service by @barnespba.
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Sudden death!
BARNES AND SIMONSEN WIN!
In a match that had absolutely everything, @BarnesPBA and @AnthonySimonsen come away with a HUGE point. They open up a two point gap after winning the first #WeberCup roll-off of the year!
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Nice to have the support of a true partner! Thanks @FOXSports!!! @PBATour
🚨The PBA makes its debut on @FOXSports with the PBA Clash this Sunday, December 23. Check your local listings for the start time in your area. #PBA #GoBowling
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All credit for my customized 3G shoes goes to Shawn Cleary - you can find him on Instagram @professorcustomz !
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Good enough place to start. But looking to move up....
We hope ya'll had a wonderful Holiday!
Now back to business:
Number 14 on our 2020 PBA PreSeason Rankings is: @BarnesPBA
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The @PBATour 4 person opening match is very beneficial to the versatile player. You get to see real ball, speed, angle, and release changes that would normally happen. Rhino, AJ, Kris, & Kyle all got much better in match two. If they weren’t - gm2 would look like the 1st
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At least now I know what I’ve been doing wrong.... @mookiebetts
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The week a ball fell off a shelf and broke my big toe in 3 places. One of the few times I got to bowl against Pete on TV!
🎳🥊This is a heavyweight bout between two of the greats, @BarnesPBA & @PDWBowling! This format had the bowlers trading shot for shot in the tenth frame. SO HYPE. @PBATour should try this out again on TV.
#TheRingingTen #InsideBowling #bowling
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Happy to be a “Splitter” for another season!
Silver Lake Atom Splitters manager Mark Baker has protected @BarnesPBA, @MrSv1sson and @TDBOWLS for their 2019 PBA League team roster. The Draft filling out the last two spots is April 8 live on @FloBowling
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What a finish today! Won the last 4 including this 300! #WeberCup #FlyEaglesFly
There had NEVER BEEN a Baker 300 game at the @webercup... until now. Incredible moment for the USA as it leads 10-6 over Europe after Day 2.
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The Masters wasn’t what I’d hoped for. Very poor middle block. Little rally for a while the last block but could only hang for a check. Bucket still empty... Thanks to @USBC for giving us a major to play for. #900Global #Vise #LogoInfusion
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Crazy week and miracle to make the stepladder. HB Claw, White Badger, and Teal badger all in play!
.@BarnesPBA finishes 4th in the DHC PBA Japan Invitational! He used a Honey Badger Claw for most of the weekend! 🔥
Check out the claw here —> bit.ly/2CkWz1G
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Very cool to be inducted into my hometown sports HoF - not just bowling. Fortunate to be included w KU basketball star Crystal Kemp, Coach Bordewick & his 10 state championships, and Rick Peterson - one of the best writers I’ve come across anywhere in the country. Special night
@BarnesPBA is introduced as an inductee to the Topeka Shawnee County Sports Hall of Fame. @TopsportsN
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We used to call that Wednesday and Thursday. With 16 more on Friday. But that was the “short format”... 🤣🤣
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Solid week - missed a few opportunities to try and sneak into the show. A 9th place finish. Man that white ball is good..... tune into @FS1 at 3ET to see who wins! #900Global #Vise #LogoInfusion
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That was a lot of fun. Right up until @KingJames got the luckiest two strikes of his life. @CP3 & I eventually got our revenge and the title. @PBATour
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811 for first 3. Opponents shot 779. Lucky to be 2-1. But getting closer to the show.... #DHC #GoingGlobal
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Very fortunate to be the captain of this amazing crew! Simo Bill EJ & Kyle were tremendous w EJ winning the MVP! Glad to be apart of this team anytime! #3peat #strikingworldwide #GoGlobal #ViseInserts #coolwick instagram.com/p/CGo6wSQJ8NW/…
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What I thought was one of the worst breaks of my career was followed by definitely one of the best!
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Incredibly sad month for many of us
Bill Chrisman, the co-founder and CEO of Storm, has passed away at the age of 74.
Chrisman's monumental impact on the sport of bowling will be felt for generations to come.
Read more on his passing from @Storm_Nation: bit.ly/45e77JE
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Not just a shooter.... #ryanbarnes @TeamFOEHoop @GuyerBasketball
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Can’t wait for this event! Most unique bowling event in the world! First time in the USA. We need your support!! #TeamUSA
🎟️Tickets for the 2019 #WeberCup go ON SALE FROM MONDAY!
📍@MandalayBay, Las Vegas
🗓️June 18-21
🎟️On sale Monday, February 4th | 10am PT
💻webercup.com
👉webercup.com/weber-cup-ticke…
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Pretty amazing debut!
💥💥 Our debut on FOX Sports was a huge success! The PBA Clash audience was the largest to watch any bowling telecast on any network since 2005. #PBA #GoBowling #PBATour
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Hey @goldcoastcasino…. Elevators have been down 3 weeks. Hotel with a major event in it. I’m not sure elevators fall under the “resort” category, but since the Wi-Fi is terrible - maybe @boydgaming could fix them??
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday to our friends from around the World from the Barnes’! instagram.com/p/B6erCAdJeg9/…
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Watching @stephenasmith on @FirstTake at 11:40ET. His inability to debate like an adult made me turn the channel. Constant interrupting and yelling over the counterpoint. Being louder doesn’t make you right. You’re too smart to keep relying on that crutch.
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Some great memories there. That 300 with my family watching is etched forever!
19-time PBA Tour Champion @BarnesPBA gets the slo-mo treatment 💥
Check out the PBA Hall of Famer’s technique in this week’s #SlowMotionMonday
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Humbled.... Thank you!
Every pro sport needs stars such as @BarnesPBA — supreme talent, off-the-charts IQ for his game, unrelenting work ethic, respected by peers, great with fans.
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My original rookie contact offer from AMF…. “ player Chris Barns of Witchita Ks….” Didn’t feel like details were going to be the strong suit….
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Congratulations on a nice first tournament! See you next time!
I participated in my first ever PBA Event! I averaged over 200, and I was able to meet my idol @BarnesPBA!
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Always a battle when the captains meet! @900Global
It's Captain America who comes out victorious! He's beaten Dom Barrett to open up USA's lead to FIVE points now..
#WeberCup 🎳
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Thank you FloBowling! #GoGlobal
Leave it up to @BarnesPBA to explain how to get a 45°, 60°, and 70° axis rotation in the most simple yet profound way ever.
flobowling.com/video/6480076…
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I’ve thrown some big shots and last nights vs Wes might’ve been the most pressure I ever felt. This one was one of the easiest as I felt like I had my family making the shot with me
The PBA Hall of Famer does it again, as Chris Barnes doubles in the 10th for the win!
Team Barnes hangs onto the throne for the second night in a row!
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Qualifying over. Round 2 played much different than the first. Eon early then White badger and teal badger.
On to the round robin early tomorrow morning!
#GoGlobal #Vise #JointsInMotion #DhcJapanInvitational
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A great man who easily shared his joy and enthusiasm with all of us. He will be remembered. Our thoughts and prayers to his family...
Just not fair. A person so full of life and passion, pursuing what he loves. The bowling world among those lucky to have him and we grieve for his family and friends.
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Day 1 at the US OPEN went pretty well. In 4th overall throwing a combination of balls including Flux and Ordnance solid. Long ways to go but in position. Thanks stevejacobs19 900.global @LogoInfusion @viseinserts… instagram.com/p/B4EatVzJUlT/…
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Congrats Global Staffer Fran Louw on making big shots to qualify for the semis here in Thailand at 11pmET. 6 games to make top 7 #GoGlobal
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Umm. No. It’s been great watching Norm the last few weeks too, but PoY is over. He leads every week....
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I think you’ve let that final elimination round skew your view of how hard they are. Not to mention what the dye and lights do to change the lanes
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Can’t wait to defend our cup on home turf! #HomeFieldAdvantage
🇺🇸 @BarnesPBA Will Captain Team USA at the 2019 #WeberCup, and for the first time the highest American player on the @PBATour Points List will earn automatic qualification to the team!
👉 webercup.com/barnes-back-to-…
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@sean_rash qualifies for the Tournament of Champions show and makes it 4 in a row for #TheFastestGrowingBrandinBowling! #900global @ AMF Bowling Co. instagram.com/p/B8S6z4FJrI8/…
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