Canadian bowlers make mark on PBA Tour, up for rookie of the year honours
As a professional bowler, Francois Lavoie doesn’t travel light.
When it comes to bowling balls, the modern bowler is like a pro golfer — there are lot of tools in his bag, he explains. But unlike golf there is no equipment limit on the PBA Tour so Lavoie typically takes 10 to 12 15-pound balls to an event
The heavy lifting is working out just fine for the 23-year-old from Quebec City.
With two tournament wins including the marquee U.S. Open, Lavoie has enjoyed a historic season on tour. Graham Fach, a 25-year-old from Guelph, Ont., started the Canadian haul in February when he claimed the Barbasol Players Championship, becoming the first Canadian to win since the PBA Tour began in 1959.