2026 Storm Lucky Larsen Masters Recap: Raymond Teece Makes History in Sweden
The 2026 Storm Lucky Larsen Masters delivered drama, history, and a breakthrough performance as England’s Raymond Teece captured his first PBA Tour title on Monday night at Olympia Bowling in Helsingborg, Sweden.
Tournament Overview
Held Aug. 21–Sept. 1, the Storm Lucky Larsen Masters (SLLM) served as the culminating title event of the 2026 PBA Tour season. More than 350 players entered at least one of 27 qualifying squads, with 55 advancing to Sunday’s competition and four reaching the championship round on Monday.
Raymond Teece’s Path to the Title
Teece, 38, rolled the tournament’s first 300 game in qualifying and finished 28th overall to earn a spot in Final Step 1. He advanced through a five-game advancer round into Final Step 2, then punched his ticket to match play as the No. 5 seed.
In Monday’s championship bracket, Teece used his familiarity with the center to beat 2024 SLLM runner-up Teodor Samuelsson and qualifying leader Tomo Gaber Pinteric in his first two matches, setting up a four-player finals field alongside Finland’s Tomas Käyhkö and Sweden’s Carl Eklund and Albin Gullstrand.
Championship Round Results
Semifinal Matches
- Raymond Teece def. Carl Eklund, 235–179
- Tomas Käyhkö def. Albin Gullstrand, 255–209
Championship Match
- Raymond Teece def. Tomas Käyhkö, 195–191
Teece opened the final with three straight strikes and two spares, while Käyhkö struggled early and never fully recovered on the tough left lane. Key strikes in the eighth and ninth frames, plus a crucial spare conversion in the 10th, sealed the 195–191 victory.
Final Standings and Prize Fund
- Raymond Teece — $21,750 USD
- Tomas Käyhkö — $14,150 USD
- Carl Eklund — $10,345 USD
- Albin Gullstrand — $10,345 USD
A Historic Brotherly Milestone
With the win, Raymond Teece joined his brother, Richie Teece, as a PBA Tour champion. They became only the second pair of brothers to each win PBA Tour titles, and the first to do so in nearly 50 years. The last brothers to achieve this were Nelson Burton Jr. (18 PBA titles) and Neil Burton (1980 ABC Masters).
“You dream about this,” Teece said after the match. “It’s taken (me) loads longer than it takes for some people… I assume that it’s never too late.”
For Fans
The SLLM showcases what’s possible with persistence, lane-play adjustments, and mental toughness. Teece’s story, missing the TV show the prior year, then returning to win, underscores how important it is to:
- Study the center and adapt your game.
- Stay composed in high-pressure matches.
- Keep competing even after setbacks.
The full championship round is available to rewatch on the Storm Lucky Larsen YouTube channel, giving bowlers a chance to study shot selection, spare conversions, and how top pros manage difficult conditions.
Looking Ahead
As the 2026 PBA Tour season wraps, the Storm Lucky Larsen Masters stands out as a career-defining moment for Teece and a reminder that breakthrough wins can come at any stage. It’s an inspiration to keep refining arsenals, tracking conditions, and treating every session, league, tournament, or open play as a step toward the next personal best.