Donovon Kelly

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I am 34 years old born, and raised in the great Augusta, Georgia. I started bowling when I was three years old and have not stopped since. I started my youth league at Amf masters, and eventually finished at Brunswick National Lanes. I currently reside in Columbia South Carolina where I bowl a number of leagues. I am constantly traveling around various states Bowling a number of different tournaments.

Who / What Got You Started in Bowling?

The first person to put a bowling ball in my hand was my mother. I would always go with her to her league nights at a center called Garden City. She noticed at an early age how excited I was when her team would knock all the pins down. She knew then I would take part in this sport and take it serious.

What Do You Love About the Sport?

I love how the sport can bring out the passion, dedication and the competitiveness in a person. The most part about why I love this sport is that it can bring families together and it gives kids a different sport to participate in other than the normal ones that we see.

Favorite Bowling Memory

Out of all the memories that I have in bowling, the most important one is when my son was able to see me win. He cheered me on and was so excited when he was able to hold the trophy. That is a memory that tops all my bowling memories.

Who is Your Favorite Bowler?

Hands-down, Tommy Jones will forever be my favorite bowler. I have always admired his release, his passion, and his dedication to the sport. I am fortunate to live in the same state as he so, sometimes we cross paths at tournaments and he still throws it just as good as when he first started.