What is it like to bowl the Petersen Classic? It ends up a little bit different for each bowler...or a lot different. You never really know until you're experiencing it.

After his time inside the "Golden Gates," Steve Brinkman of Sussex, WI eventually stood alone as the 2025 Singles Major Champion. He fired an eight-game score of 1,681, which was 11 pins ahead of the runner-up.

Results: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Qo7Fk2LL2DGaisg4E2BeU2VuOiaBWXbFDNSFL9hC3KA/edit?gid=1778345489#gid=1778345489

Brinkman, who hit a clutch double in the tenth frame of the final game to seal it up, is no stranger to stepping up when he's needed to in some of bowling's most prestigious events. He has been successful in World Team Challenge events, has taken home two USBC Open Championship Eagles and is among the best to come out of the Milwaukee area.

With his Petersen win, he joins greats like Ned Day, Buddy Bomar, Liz Johnson and Kevin McCune to take the top prize.

Let's learn about Brinkman's unique experience that led to his win and his incredible bowling story!

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