Doug Kent
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Doug Kent is a right-handed American professional ten-pin bowler and member of the Professional Bowlers Association
(PBA). In the 2006-07 season, Kent became just the sixth bowler in PBA history to win two major championships in one tour year as he captured titles in the USBC Masters
and Denny's PBA World Championship
. (See article: PBA Bowling Tour: 2006-07 season
.) For his efforts, he was voted the Chris Schenkel
PBA Player of the Year and received a four-year exemption for PBA tour events.
2006-07 was a career year for Kent, winning two titles -- both majors (2006 USBC Masters and 2007 Denny's PBA World Championship). In addition to Tour winnings of $200,530 that season, Kent won $150,000 in the season-ending Motel 6
Roll to Riches, a special event that does not count toward official PBA earnings. In addition to the Masters title and his two majors in 2006-07, Kent won the 2002 PBA World Championship to give him four majors among his 10 total PBA titles. His career PBA earnings total over $1.4 million, good enough for 18th all-time (through 2008). He has rolled 31 career perfect 300 games in PBA competition through the end of the 2008-09 season.
Kent was ranked #43 on the PBA's 2008 list of "50 Greatest Players of the Last 50 Years." He has been on the ballot for the PBA Hall of Fame since 2008, but has not yet received enough votes to qualify.
, with wife, Chrissie, and children, Natalie and Jake. Because Kent married the former Chrissie Beamish, whose sister, Leslie, is married to Parker Bohn III
, Kent is Bohn's brother-in-law. Kent also operates Doug Kent's Rose Bowl Lanes in Newark and Doug Kent's Laskeside Lanes in Penn Yan. Kent's nickname on tour is "Dougie Fresh". Doug Kent Lane, a street in Newark, New York
, was recently named in honor of his accomplishments.
Note: Majors in bold
Professional Bowlers Association
The Professional Bowlers Association is the major sanctioning body for the sport of professional ten-pin bowling in the United States. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the PBA membership consists of almost 4,300 members worldwide...
(PBA). In the 2006-07 season, Kent became just the sixth bowler in PBA history to win two major championships in one tour year as he captured titles in the USBC Masters
USBC Masters
The USBC Masters is a championship ten pin bowling event conducted by the United States Bowling Congress. The Professional Bowlers Association began recognizing it as a title event in 1998, and it was designated one of the four majors in 2000....
and Denny's PBA World Championship
PBA World Championship
The PBA World Championship is one of the four major PBA bowling events. Prior to 2002, the tournament was called the PBA National Championship. The PBA National Championship was first contested in 1960, then called the First Annual National Championship...
. (See article: PBA Bowling Tour: 2006-07 season
PBA Bowling Tour: 2006-07 season
This is the 2006-2007 season in review for the Professional Bowlers Association Tour.-Season Highlights:* Walter Ray Williams Jr. broke Earl Anthony's PBA record for career standard titles with his 42nd win in the opening Dydo Japan Cup...
.) For his efforts, he was voted the Chris Schenkel
Chris Schenkel
Christopher Eugene "Chris" Schenkel was an American sportscaster. Over the course of five decades he called play-by-play for numerous sports on television and radio, becoming known for his smooth delivery and baritone voice.-Early life and career:Schenkel began his broadcasting career at radio...
PBA Player of the Year and received a four-year exemption for PBA tour events.
PBA career
Doug Kent joined the PBA in 1988. His career started slowly, as he won only the 1991 ABC Masters title in his first seven seasons until breaking through again with a victory in the 1996 Greater Detroit Open.2006-07 was a career year for Kent, winning two titles -- both majors (2006 USBC Masters and 2007 Denny's PBA World Championship). In addition to Tour winnings of $200,530 that season, Kent won $150,000 in the season-ending Motel 6
Motel 6
Motel 6 is a major chain of budget motels with more than 1,000 locations in the United States and Canada, and is the largest owned and operated hotel chain in North America. It is owned and operated by Accor Hotels.-History:...
Roll to Riches, a special event that does not count toward official PBA earnings. In addition to the Masters title and his two majors in 2006-07, Kent won the 2002 PBA World Championship to give him four majors among his 10 total PBA titles. His career PBA earnings total over $1.4 million, good enough for 18th all-time (through 2008). He has rolled 31 career perfect 300 games in PBA competition through the end of the 2008-09 season.
Kent was ranked #43 on the PBA's 2008 list of "50 Greatest Players of the Last 50 Years." He has been on the ballot for the PBA Hall of Fame since 2008, but has not yet received enough votes to qualify.
Personal
Kent resides in Newark, New YorkNewark, New York
Newark is a village in Wayne County, New York, U.S., south east of Rochester. The population was 9,682 at the 2000 census.The Village of Newark is in the south part of the Town of Arcadia and is in the south of Wayne County.- History :...
, with wife, Chrissie, and children, Natalie and Jake. Because Kent married the former Chrissie Beamish, whose sister, Leslie, is married to Parker Bohn III
Parker Bohn III
Parker Morse Bohn III is a left-handed American professional bowler and has been a member of the Professional Bowlers Association since 1984. He currently ranks sixth all-time with 32 career PBA titles, and has earned over $2.7 million in PBA events—good for fourth on the all-time list...
, Kent is Bohn's brother-in-law. Kent also operates Doug Kent's Rose Bowl Lanes in Newark and Doug Kent's Laskeside Lanes in Penn Yan. Kent's nickname on tour is "Dougie Fresh". Doug Kent Lane, a street in Newark, New York
Newark, New York
Newark is a village in Wayne County, New York, U.S., south east of Rochester. The population was 9,682 at the 2000 census.The Village of Newark is in the south part of the Town of Arcadia and is in the south of Wayne County.- History :...
, was recently named in honor of his accomplishments.
Kent's 10 PBA National Tour career titles
- 1991 ABC Masters - Def. George Branham III 50-28 in a two-frame rolloff after tying 236-236
- 1996 Greater Detroit Open - Def. Jeff Zaffino 227-217
- 1997 Japan Cup - Def. Parker Bohn III 237-231
- 1999 Johnny Petraglia Open - Def. Rudy 'Revs' Kasimakis 217-190
- 2000 Indianapolis Open - Def. Jeff Zaffino 253-236
- 2001-02 PBA World Championship - Def. Lonnie Waliczek 215-160
- 2002-03 Empire State Open - Def. Chris Barnes 257-204
- 2005-06 GEICO Classic - Def. Norm Duke 222-201
- 2006-07 USBC Masters - Def. Jack Jurek 277-230
- 2006-07 PBA World Championship - Def. Chris Barnes 237-216
Note: Majors in bold