Lynda Barnes Wins Clash of Champions
May 15, 2008
HOPKINSVILLE, Kent. – In an exciting event that marked the return of competitive bowling to network television in more than a decade, Columbia 300 staffer, Lynda Barnes, captured her second big win in the past two weeks. Still riding high on the heels of her second career USBC Queens title on March 30, Barnes defeated PBA Tour titlist Sean Rash, 258-237, at Bowling’s Clash of Champions, Kansas City Municipal Auditorium, amidst the 1,500 strong crowd.
Barnes earned her spot in the Clash by winning the 2007 U.S. Amateur title. She proved her skills by throwing three strikes in the final frame, a repeat performance of the final frame at the Queens, forcing Rash to string two together and then nine. However, Rash struck in the first, but left the ten pin in the second, sending Barnes to the winner’s circle to claim her $50,000 prize.
“Another tournament and another win for Lynda! She’s bowling as well as she ever has and I’m happy for it,” said Chad Murphy, Columbia 300 brand manager. “She has worked hard over the last couple years to keep her game in shape and it’s paying off. She’s a great member of our team.”
Bowling’s Clash of Champions featured a field of 16 champions of USBC events and the U.S. Open, including Liz Johnson, junior champion Jenny Brown, Tim Pfeifer and Wendy Macpherson. The Clash offered one of the most unique formats in bowling’s history with each bowler competing in a one-ball, sudden-death round defeating opponents of all ages, and, according to Barnes, an arena filled with fantastic energy.
“The crowd was really great,” she said. “They were cheering and applauding and really getting into the show. That type of crowd and that type of energy always makes you want to perform at the very best of your game.
“I felt really good during the show knowing that my equipment was matching up to the lanes perfectly. Two wins in two weeks and I’ve got to thank Columbia 300 for everything.”
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