Can An Amateur Make A Living Bowling?!

Keven Takes us Through His Breakdown Of Bowling an amateur event over the weekend and gives us a breakdown of how much he made!
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[@hazalmohammed]

Nice to see Keven back. His jubilance was missed. Welcome back, bud.

[@Skyeatsmike]

Big ole facters there bud

[@Ragefire91]

Aint no way we have the same name

[@nobobypartiallyimportant1142]

Seriously needed this video. Got discouraged recently from becoming an amateur. Even after my first certified 300, someone had to purposely kill my mood and make me feel like it wasn't possible.

[@jeffgorebowling]

Haters gonna hate…

[@kooringagnd]

Just smile at them. Makes them wonder what you have been up to.😀

[@stompingpeak2043]

It's possible. It's all upto you and your dedication.

[@arthurr7866]

When I finally realized bowling is 90 percent from the neck up I started bowling much more consistent. Rather than getting angry or down I stay positive by taking it one frame at a time and making quality shots. Let the chips ( pins ) fall where they may. Build confidence and momentum. Watch your ball reaction and adjust. Good luck and good bowling.

[@AdubsMMA]

Forget them naysayers. Go get it! I need bowling friends from Green Bay.

[@arthurr7866]

I use the half board move on the approach too. If I leave a soft 10 pin, a half board to the right on the approach. If I leave a solid 4 pin I'll move a half board to the left. A solid 7 pin I might not move. As the game progresses I may need to make anywhere from a half a board to several boards. It can make the difference between a 2 teen game or a 240 plus game. Nice video guys. You looked great out there.

[@leonardjohnson2534]

If I had 2400 to put into a tournament, I wouldn’t need to bowl a tournament haha

[@ChrisJones-qw7bn]

Exactly what I'm thinkin....

[@bobbunker7153]

it's prolly from other tournaments, a fund they set aside each time.

[@Jj-dz1ic]

@bobbunker7153 ^ this. Exactly this^^^

[@adanomics5997]

What you said is exactly why you don't have 2400 lol

[@leonardjohnson2534]

@@adanomics5997 that makes zero sense but ok

[@nkxzombietrix1897]

13:38 that leg action tho 🤣

[@harveyhernandez6619]

Depends where u live (distance for tournaments and League)

[@Jeff-rd6hb]

@7:50 "Don't money count..." 👍 I never follow my brackets or pots while I'm bowling. It just adds unneccesary stress. Often I'll walk out after bowling & won't even check to see if I won anything, then later I'll get a text saying "Jeff, you left $X behind...there's an envelope for you at the front desk." 🤣

[@RubikMaster2010]

Boog and Kev keep kicking butt on the tour and win a few titles each this year

[@scottashley3906]

Good bowling fellas! I also like your sample track at the end of the vid. Sounds good.🤙🏿🤙🏿🤙🏿💯

[@penonation]

Keven's release is like the Ken Griffey Jr. swing of bowling. So damn pretty.

[@ripvanrevs]

Better than Packy?

[@BornIn1500]

Looks awkward

[@bowlnow824]

Talk to Greg Black Jr in Atlanta and AJ Rice from Columbus and about 10 people in the Georgia area that bowl amateur tournaments for a living.

[@igoramaral95]

Whaaaaa! I do half-board and even quarter board moves all the time when I'm throwing urethane

[@zetterberg333]

You are the man Kev! Love the music too, keep it up!

[@garywest2250]

not many "pro's" can make a living bowling

[@steve99912]

So true

[@BornIn1500]

Exactly. That's why they're doing KZbin with it.

[@bowlnow824]

When I bowled regionals unless you were in the top 8 every week you barely made anything. I had a full time job that help me support me bowling regionals. But I never bowled regionals for the money. I just loved the competition.

[@stompingpeak2043]

That's why they get sponsorships to pay for the equipment/travel/boarding/entry fee. Then the winning will be more true. It's much harder for the non pro bowler to get this so you'll find it had to make consistent money(aka all the expenses).

[@tria1583]

Very true. I remember listening to a video with Anthony simonsen and ej Tackett and they were saying that on tour there are plenty of bowlers who have nothing when they don’t make cuts

[@presdoc1]

My problem is showing up at a “amateur” tournament and have four or more touring pros show up and snag the cash.

[@vincentsicca]

Question from a 50 yo. Carried a 225 avg for years as a youth up until 20yo and have played some since, but equip was lost in a move so now use house equip and still regularly bowl 180’s - 210 without much effort. Thinking of jumping back in and practicing 3-4 days a week. Would it be worth it to do so, even to make a little cash along the way? Thanks!

[@SplashinJs]

Wait I bowl league there on Wednesdays! I was so confused at first but then I saw the Avila sign on the wall and new exactly where you were😂

[@dharvell]

5:09 - I make half-board moves all the time, quite successfully. I tried taking the whole-board move advice, before, with disastrous results. If you're missing just a tad heavy or light, adjust a half-board. It'll save your game.

[@TheHouseBowling]

Half board moves are where it’s at!

[@rikmcdik6662]

Id like to see you guys throw a shot at the same time. You both have very similar form just opposite handedness, it would be almost like it a mirror

[@TheHouseBowling]

😂😂 that they do!

[@goodrothedrummer]

Li thought that was Aaron’s. One of my favorite places to bowl

[@onlyjammer]

VERY WELL DONE GUYS!!!

[@jaywhey8822]

Yet when we take first in league and pocket like 400 a piece, I called that a W. At least it paid for all the nights in league, now if only I could find a way for them to pay for my beer. That's the real cost of bowling league. xD

[@austinlong7626]

Yo this Aarons in Belton MO? That's where I bowl league!

[@josecorralfitness6808]

What bowling balls were thrown in this video?

[@Cobaltate]

We bowled with a guy at IL state who said he cleared $65k the last year from tournaments. I mean, I guess if you're that guy who can always pure the ball and rarely misses you can make money, unlike us mere mortals

[@steve99912]

Or just lie.

[@TheHouseBowling]

Without being a pro it would be extremely hard to clear 65k profit there are probably only abour 5-10 in the US who can do that

[@lucidplaysz5698]

Idk back 15-20 years ago. I know people would travel up to to Detroit just for brackets during league nights and walk out with a couple bands

[@beeros6496]

@@lucidplaysz5698 Yep I used to win a lot of brackets 20yrs ago and that helped us pay our bills winning brackets 5-6 nights a week. Those same people are still bowling and I'm just barely bowling. They're trying to pot bowl and I'm like naw, I bowl for fun now I work for my money...and I make much more than 65k working. And for those trying to make 65k bowling it's very hard against very good bowlers trying their best.

[@102gyrobowler]

how many tournaments are you getting to a month as an amateur?

[@VealParmigiana]

Keven, how's your wrist? Are you bowling Team U.S.A. trials in Vegas in January?

[@TheHouseBowling]

Keven and I are bowling snowman doubles in Oklahoma instead!

[@bobmendenhall6357]

So what's the technical in's & out's of maintaining an amateur status Keven?

[@canefan17]

It's better to view the wage as "how much did you make this week" and then divide that by the typical 40 hours to get your pseudo hourly wage. Great vid

[@the518beard8]

When you guys walk across lanes after a shot. Are you allowed to do that or not really?

[@AdubsMMA]

Dude looks like he’s throwing a 7 pound ball with his release. He manhandles that shit. 😂

[@travishanson166]

Around here, bowling Saturday thru Thursday, if a guy/gal won top prize in everything, he/she could easily take home $1800 a week. But nobody is perfect.

[@drivano]

More 💰 in catchy tunes me thinks

[@davidaronson9475]

what did you each average?

[@roadwarriorsve4256]

I'd love to go bowling with you guys

[@richarddannellyjr.995]

I love the videos!!!!!!

[@scottythompson940]

Cool tech bowling bowlling the house bowling packy

[@j23p24]

dam boog needs like 4 lane courtesy , walk it out baby!!!!🤣🤣🤣

[@billylusk3515]

How does keven consider himself an amateur, or does he

[@atbsigma]

No… but I think ‘Boog’ his partner is an amateur and it was an amateur event (obviously allowed cardholders to bowl it). Professional events are finally shelling out more money.

[@MMcCord81]

I’m actually comfortable moving half boards

[@steve99912]

I don't know any amateur that makes 50k a year bowling.

[@wayneadler3451]

Prize money is much lower then it used to be.

[@steve99912]

@@wayneadler3451 lol says who?

[@wayneadler3451]

Rudy K won the 1992 Super Hoinke Classic in 1992 for 100k, the runner up got 50k. Don’t think there are many tournaments like that today.

[@greenhillscustomlawncarell1139]

I guess there’s no certain way you have to roll it, but that just looks so unnatural compared to a strong one handed hook. It must be easier that way. Whatever works to get the win.

[@tomy5868]

Belton Missouri...? didn't know they had a bowling alley? what is the name of the house?

[@TheHouseBowling]

Aaron’s family fun center 😁

[@tomy5868]

@@TheHouseBowling thanks

[@taseanp]

I believe you can make a decent living but only if you have the funds to max out on the sad action…. Not including some of the top amateur ones that have theirs funds being backed so it’s free money and less stress

[@gregwright4594]

Great day! Your 2 messengers u both threw around 11:45 in were sick! What's your partner's name, Kev? Thanks & Happy Holidays to u both

[@TheHouseBowling]

Partners name is boog krol

[@gregwright810]

@@TheHouseBowling Kyle his real name? I knew he looked familiar as I'm pretty sure I've seen him at tourneys here in IL

[@itsdaley]

Is that blue ball a power torque?

[@TheHouseBowling]

Power torq pearl!

[@brian5397]

What's wrong with 2 1/2 boards? That's half way to the next dot yo!

[@Quickscope626]

My dad didn't make a living but in his prime he was bringing home $1000 or less a weak but he bowled 3-4 days a week got into every pot and lost a lot to handicap he avg. 240 now in the hall of Fame at Royal Scott golf & bowl in Lansing,mi due to be entered into the mason lanes hall Fame now called city limits

[@TheHouseBowling]

That’s awesome!! And some decent money 💰💰

[@BrandoInIowa]

All those 8’s and 9’s are telling me half board differences 😉

[@bigfatace777]

Kevin looks like the "Hey Yo Cheetah" guy.

[@samiclex6816]

I won $80 yesterday😂…making a living off bowling is a tough career

[@ColemanMulkerin]

The key is to sneak into a major and win it all for 100 grand.

[@JustChuck1t]

Boog is legit.

[@Bloodth3Butcher]

That's awesome to watch. The stuff you guys are doing is my goal. I want my weekends to be bowling tournaments haha. I can't wait to get into brackets like that and meet people along the way 🤘🤘

[@TheHouseBowling]

Start slow and view it as a learning process!

[@bowlnow824]

One more thing to add to the houses comment. Never take it like a job. You enjoy it and keep enjoying it. Alot of people quit enjoying it and quit. I would give anything to bowl even league right now. Family and job get in the way

[@Bloodth3Butcher]

@@TheHouseBowling I have a coach to help out, I'm getting an arsenal together and can't wait to get out there just to see what fun I can have doing this. Thanks for the content and trust me, Ik I'm gonna be donating to a few pots for a while. Still can't wait to bowl more competitively and see where I end up haha. Thanks for the advice.

[@bobbybooey4948]

@@TheHouseBowling excellent advice. Feel it out for the first few tournaments. Dont go ball out right away. Listen to these guys. They are spot on.

[@LiberDBell]

Grey shirt is automatic with the loft throws

[@careerkillers88]

What balls were used in the video?

[@fnrap10]

Why does Marc Hen look so angry…? Lol

[@Buff_MC]

Closer and closer to that 90k!

[@TheHouseBowling]

Closing in!

[@g__o__l__d__6673]

Keven sounds like secret santa from Idaho

[@xXkyleownedXx]

music-speaking mix was rough. Have to turn it down to everytime the loud ass music comes on lol

[@harveywallbanger2899]

Sure it’s called living with your parents 😅

[@timanders3151]

If your name is AJ Rice you do just fine.

[@TheHouseBowling]

Agreed!

[@brohemianclapsody5509]

Yeah, just be ok with sandbagging and cheating and you’d be surprised. I see plenty of cheating mfs at tournaments making decent $$ on the regular. In every sport, there will always be people that cut corners and try to cheat true competitors sadly

[@hellgiver21]

The chubby one really runs out every shot huh? He's got like 8 boards of miss room with that 2h carry

[@GarrettThierry]

Throw out a sport pattern to show them what being amateur truly means.

[@cramones88]

Was this a handicap tournament?

[@alexrosenblum9106]

scratch

[@johnwillock6787]

WRW moves 1/2 boards. Just sayin. 🤔

[@ripvanrevs]

Everybody did in the 60s and 70s because the ball hooked like 4 inches!!

[@johnwillock6787]

@@ripvanrevs so the 4 time player of the years in the 90’s and two more in the 2000’s must be extra special. Even since resin balls came out.

[@TheHouseBowling]

I love 1/2 boards as well!

[@Volkl30]

Please define what a "decent living" is? 'Cause I'm sure that means different things to different folks? :)

[@billylusk3515]

Yeah i dont even see how the pros make a living. Cant be much! Pay to fly all over the world and not win anything.

[@BornIn1500]

Only the top few for the whole year make a real living. That's why some guys are turning to KZbin. Guaranteed these guys made way more from this channel than from the tour, with the exception of Kris.

[@scottcampbell2585]

Spending 400$ a year on a bowling ball will not make you a good or great bowler. Most of these knuckleheads bowling now with this two handed no thumb holes big sweeping hooks is wasted energy standing way left to throw the ball way right to flare back to the left makes no sense. Because they have no idea how to adjust to lane conditions. And a 400$ auto hook bowing isn’t going make it easier. I use a Pearl hammer from thirty years ago and lead the league with a 245 average. Because auto hooks flare so hard you get oddball spare conversions , splits you can’t clean up.

[@Peteeboy2011]

The lowest ranking dude in the military makes more then a pro bowler

[@EricSmyth4Christ]

Belmo and Tackett make 200k a year

[@willgray7406]

you need better security when fliming looks like the wolf in your setee area

[@sportsinvestinghobbies3500]

I have to disagree … you cannot make any kind of living bowling amateur .. you might be able to supplement your real life work money .. but there is NO way you can make a decent living bowling amateur or even professional … you take all your costs and fees and I guarantee you it is NOT a decent living … a decent living also includes needing health insurance too

[@equilplazvr9856]

How can you not make a decent living bowling amateur, when there’s guys on the tour making upwards of 150k per year. Sure they’re the best of the best. But to say it’s not possible is a little overkill.

[@knuffel3225]

Yup but then there are the days you dont bowl and no earnings...... So the hourly rate dwindles........... and what about youre travelling expenses..... drinks and food during the day ..... cuts in to the 1100 you won..... And if you make it youre living then there is the IRS..........!!!!! So be a damn good amateur ....... otherwise aaaiiii

[@TheHouseBowling]

All of it comes into play, is it possible yes is it hard yes, to say the least!

[@knuffel3225]

@@TheHouseBowling thats what im saving..

[@MOTORCITYBIG1]

im trying to watch but the music is killin me.

[@alexrosenblum9106]

fr lmao its so loud

[@ripvanrevs]

My video watching machine has a volume control but it's kind of new as it was made in 2007

[@MOTORCITYBIG1]

@@ripvanrevs i just have my maid turn it up and down so i can hear the pins smash. but the music still makes me ill. all he has to do is put another 30 seconds into finding a kool soundtrack. then my maid can finish making my afternoon snack.

[@patrickj1628]

Using amateur loosely there. Anyone that has a PBA card is not an amateur

[@shaneimler9328]

Pros can't even make a living

[@midnightrocker4271]

Simple answer, no, you cant.

[@TheHouseBowling]

Long answer it’s a great step to make some extra cash and if you get your skills sharp enough turn pro 😁

[@ryanreid5859]

What's a decent living ? You ain't making 1k a weekend

[@TheHouseBowling]

That’s another question right there? Everyone’s definition is different some would say 30 with a part time job some would say 50k some would say 100k

[@AdamLegendsFF]

By the way Boog reacted to $2400, the answer to the title of the video is simply no

[@redchevyguy]

Why with the awful music??? It ruins the video and is not needed.

[@supersentallupinurmouf]

Don't tell others how to bowl....give em options just cuz you aint good enough to move 1/2 boards I mean wtf???.... Kevin stay humble cuz the party don't last forever

[@TheHouseBowling]

lol the party dont last forever!

[@hellgiver21]

Good thing it takes no talent to bowl 2handed

[@yourmomtwice]

1st

[@chiclids]

Well done I would say it’s a success, even though your second place, I do admire that🎳

[@HiTwinky69]

Short answer: no Long answer: no

[@catmom4eva522]

I don’t know if you’re an amateur anymore, Keven!

[@Drewbert101]

Could you break that down from entry cost/prize money versus side action cost/profit?

[@bpalm93]

Solid bowling video. Really liked the vibe, Boog seems goated and I feel like the world needs more of him. It was the knee bop @13:40

[@strongestnattyever-videos2247]

*Ive been getting paid like crazy for the views on my content. Love it!*

[@oldmancank4174]

I'm just glad keven is back

[@Jalreal]

I didn't know Rand Paul was an amateur bowler

[@stephenrogoz9639]

I'm bowling a junior gold event on the 29th and it would make me much more confident if you liked or replied to this comment.

[@mimixis]

wishing you all the best! crush those lanes!

[@KCSlotChannel777]

I bowl at Aarons on league night. Great to have you in the area Keven. It's a common occurance for those stone 8 and 9 pins to pop up...frequently. I know your pain.

[@tackywacky99]

you also gotta be really good as an amateur!

[@TheHouseBowling]

You have to be amazing to make a living doing it! lots of practice and hard work!

[@jspur7507]

Ya: the right answer to that is no you cannot make a good living at bowling, nor will you ever. Gambling is not a good thing ever especially gambling at bowling. No you cannot make a good living nor will you ever. Talking from experience. It's a true waste of money. Although if your not spending much money in open bowling than it is okay to waste a few bucks.

[@BornIn1500]

Gambling? They're not rolling dice here. It's a game of skill. That's like saying pro golfers are gambling every week...

[@TheHouseBowling]

Its a game of skill, you can make a living bowling and you can make a living amateur bowling, much harder to do on the amateur side of it!

[@damarapoledna3636]

Boog lofting the gutter cap and ripping the rack😁

[@MsEeyore14]

And you guys didn’t even bowl that great think if you’d have bowled good

[@menorevs]

If you are just looking at all sources of income, it's almost impossible. If everything is done properly, you now have to tax that money made for the day. You have to take other factors in, like food, housing, and medical insurance. This is just the start if you do not have a family or kids. So many bowlers I have seen try to chase the dream, and at the end of the day, they have nothing to their name.

[@PasSpareTime]

Fun video, thanks

[@notonyourlife7939]

One can "make a living" doing practically anything, as long as eating and paying bills aren't very high on your list of priorities...🤣