Bowling a Sport?

When one thinks about bowling, professional sport isn't the first thing that comes to mind. However, each Sunday ESPN only features the PBA, or Professional Bowling Association. Though one doesn't need esteemed physical attributes to play, it is a skill that has been taken to the next level. In addition to the help of ESPN, the PBA has also strived from the help of sponsors. Denny's restaurant, Bayer pain relief and Discover credit card are among the many sponsors of the tour. The bowlers also make a pretty decent living, as Doug Kent, the money leader, has racked up $200,000 in earnings in 20 events. In the future, as more sponsors are gained and more viewers watch the sport from both home and live at the tournaments, the earnings and cash prizes of players will rise. This will also encourage more future bowlers. Perhaps within the next decade, the sport is expected to rise in popularity and in money.