Chris Warren Wins 2026 USBC Senior Masters
Chris Warren captured his second USBC Senior Masters title on Sunday at Sam's Town Bowling Center in Las Vegas, defeating Dan Knowlton 256-247 in the championship match.
Warren, from Plano, Texas, dominated the tournament by going undefeated through all six of his three-game match-play contests to earn the No. 1 seed. His smooth delivery and strategic lane play carried him through the double-elimination bracket to the stepladder finals.
Complete Stepladder Finals
The five stepladder finalists earned these seeds:
- Chris Warren – Plano, Texas
- Dan Knowlton – Dade City, Florida
- Brian Hoffman – San Antonio, Texas
- Kevin Jenkins – Anthem, Arizona
- Amleto Monacelli – Venezuela
Match Results
Monacelli started strong by defeating Kevin Jenkins 268-223, then Brian Hoffman 300-268. However, Dan Knowlton beat Monacelli 256-204 in the semifinal before falling to Warren in the final.
What This Means
This win adds Warren's second Senior Masters championship to his career, following his previous win in 2015 and runner-up finish in 2019. At 60 years old, Warren continues to prove that experience and consistent spare shooting win at the highest level.
- Full Results: Chris Warren 256, Dan Knowlton 247 | Championship Match
- Tournament Location: Sam's Town Bowling Center, Las Vegas
- Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026
Chris Warren's victory is a masterclass in senior-level bowling; controlling the line, managing transitions, and converting spares when it mattered most.