First woman ever to win a PBA Tour title admits her confidence isn’t what it should be
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – On Monday, January 17, Kelly Kulick of Union, N.J., will begin defense of the most prestigious title a woman bowler has ever won. Defeating an otherwise all-male field of 63 Professional Bowlers Association champions to win the 2010 PBA Tournament of Champions was one of the most extraordinary achievements in women’s sports history.
But now the question is, can the first woman ever to bowl in the PBA Tournament of Champions win it again?
When Kulick returns to Red Rock Lanes this time, the stakes will be enormous and the pressure more intense than any she has ever faced. This time, a victory is worth $250,000, the richest first prize in the richest event in PBA Tour history. This time, she’ll have to out-last a larger and more diverse field of nearly 200 PBA title winners. This time, the finals will air live in high-definition on ABC on Saturday, Jan. 22, at 2:30 p.m. Eastern, marking the PBA’s return to ABC for the first time in 14 years.
Adding to the anticipation is the fact that Kulick isn’t sure if she’s ready.
“I’ve thought about the TOC a lot,” the 33-year-old right-hander said during a holiday-season charity exhibition in Chicago. “It’s our biggest prize fund ($1 million). But I really don’t feel like I’m ready for it. I didn’t feel ready for this (charity exhibition) and it’s a recreational event.
“I’m trying to do the best I can with the time that’s allotted to me, but I’m definitely looking forward to the future.”
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Day 1 :: PGA Tour 2010/2011 - Hyundai Tournament of Champions - The Plantation Course :: Kapalua Resort, Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii
