Ricky Bolin

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I am 46 years old from Louisville, KY
I have been bowling since I was about 10 years old.

Who / What Got You Started in Bowling?

Bowling has been in my family for several generations, I remember going to watch my great grandparents bowl league nights when I was young, but my Dad is who really taught me everything and got me interested in bowling.

What Do You Love About the Sport?

I absolutely love the friendships you make in the bowling community. Some of my best friends in the world are people I met in youth league 30 years ago.

Favorite Bowling Memory

I have several…. here are a few…
This past season I was able to shoot a 300 on the same night my oldest son shot 800. Father son honor scores on the same night is pretty awesome.
In 2018 I had back surgery and thought my career was over. I made a comeback in 2022, and my first 300 after returning was pretty special.
In 2026, coaching my 2 youngest sons high school bowling team to a regional championship. It was the first in schools history.

Who is Your Favorite Bowler?

I have 3 favorite bowlers. I know this is supposed to be my favorite pros growing up, but my favorite bowlers are my 3 sons.
Gavin (24), Grayson (15), and Dexter (13). I love that I am able to pass on the love I have for bowling to these 3 young men. They are all going to do special things in their bowling careers.