Hahlen unlocks perfection at 2024 USBC Open Championships
June 20, 2024
LAS VEGAS – After a close call during his team event Tuesday at the 2024 United States Bowling Congress Open Championships, Bryan Hahlen of Greenwood, South Carolina, secured his spot in tournament history with a 300 game Wednesday in singles.
The 26-year-old two-hander started his singles set with games of 226 and 214 before closing with a perfect finish and 740 series at the South Point Bowling Plaza. Hahlen’s 300 is the 23rd perfect game of the 2024 event.
He made his first run at 300 during his team event in Game 3. After starting with 10 strikes, he was denied on his 11th delivery by a 4 pin for 289 and a 691 series. He added 636 in doubles to finish his fifth appearance at the USBC Open Championships with an all-events tally of 2,067.
Hahlen spent two years on Junior Team USA (2017-2018) and represented the team during the 2018 International Bowling Federation World Youth Championships.
He helped McKendree University claim the Helmer Cup at the 2018 Intercollegiate Team Championships and was named a National Collegiate Bowling Coaches Association All-American (second team) during the 2019-2020 season.
Watch the video below to learn more about Hahlen’s run in team and throwing the big shots for his teammates, his progression through doubles and singles, how he’s grown as a competitor through his experiences with Junior Team USA and McKendree and what it means to be recognized as a tournament celebrity at the Open Championships.
The 2024 Open Championships got underway Feb. 23 and will run through July 29 at the South Point Bowling Plaza. The tournament is scheduled to feature more than 11,000 teams and 55,000 bowlers making their way to compete in Las Vegas.
Visit us on Facebook at the official USBC Open Championships page.
The 26-year-old two-hander started his singles set with games of 226 and 214 before closing with a perfect finish and 740 series at the South Point Bowling Plaza. Hahlen’s 300 is the 23rd perfect game of the 2024 event.
He made his first run at 300 during his team event in Game 3. After starting with 10 strikes, he was denied on his 11th delivery by a 4 pin for 289 and a 691 series. He added 636 in doubles to finish his fifth appearance at the USBC Open Championships with an all-events tally of 2,067.
Hahlen spent two years on Junior Team USA (2017-2018) and represented the team during the 2018 International Bowling Federation World Youth Championships.
He helped McKendree University claim the Helmer Cup at the 2018 Intercollegiate Team Championships and was named a National Collegiate Bowling Coaches Association All-American (second team) during the 2019-2020 season.
Watch the video below to learn more about Hahlen’s run in team and throwing the big shots for his teammates, his progression through doubles and singles, how he’s grown as a competitor through his experiences with Junior Team USA and McKendree and what it means to be recognized as a tournament celebrity at the Open Championships.
The 2024 Open Championships got underway Feb. 23 and will run through July 29 at the South Point Bowling Plaza. The tournament is scheduled to feature more than 11,000 teams and 55,000 bowlers making their way to compete in Las Vegas.
Visit us on Facebook at the official USBC Open Championships page.