Andrew Anderson (bowler)
A powerful and consistent young bowler who rocketed from Michigan leagues to a Masters title and Player of the Year honors.
Born 1995 (age 31)·Right-handed American ten-pin bowler·Birthday: May 10·Millennials
Biography
Andrew Anderson announced himself as ten-pin bowling's next major force not with flash, but with formidable, repeatable power. The Michigan native, known for his strong right-handed delivery, turned professional and quickly made his mark. In 2018, he broke through in spectacular fashion, winning the prestigious USBC Masters, one of the sport's major championships. That same season, his consistent dominance across the PBA Tour—marked by multiple television finals appearances and a tour title—earned him the sport's top honor: the Chris Schenkel PBA Player of the Year award. As a multi-year member of Team USA, Anderson has also represented his country in world competitions, bringing his straightforward, powerful game to the international stage. His rise from the grassroots of American bowling to its pinnacle exemplifies a modern, athletic approach to the classic sport.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Andrew was born in 1995, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Andrew Was Born
The biggest hits of 1995
#1 Movie
Toy Story
Best Picture
Braveheart
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Andrew's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1995Born
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2000Started school
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2008Became a teenager
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Could drive
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2013Could vote
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2016Turned 21
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2025Turned 30
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 31 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the 2018 USBC Masters, one of professional bowling's major championships.
- Awarded the 2018 Chris Schenkel PBA Player of the Year award in only his second full season on tour.
- Has been a multi-year member of Team USA, competing in World Bowling and Pan American Games events.
- Won his first standard PBA Tour title at the 2018 PBA Oklahoma Open.
Did You Know?
He bowls two-handed for spares but uses a conventional one-handed release for his strike ball.
Anderson attended Davenport University, where he was a collegiate bowling standout.
His nickname on tour is 'The Real Deal.'
He won the 2018 Player of the Year award without leading the tour in any single statistical category, a testament to his all-around consistency.
“You have to make your spares. That's what wins tournaments.”
