Team Turbo staff member Erin McCarthy of Elkhorn, Nebraska, made history at the 2026 United States Bowling Congress Queens, defeating Malaysia’s Natasha Roslan, 225-204, at Gold Coast Bowling Center in Las Vegas to claim her second major title and third Professional Women’s Bowling Association title.
It’s McCarthy’s second major title, adding to her 2022 U.S. Women’s Open title, and third Professional Women’s Bowling Association title, becoming the first bowler since the tour’s relaunch to lead qualifying, earn the top seed in the stepladder finals and win the tiara.
“To think about everyone that came before me, and then everyone that I’m bowling with now, it’s a pretty incredible feeling,” said McCarthy. “I don’t know that it’ll sink in for a while because, honestly, I had no idea that that hadn’t been done yet.”
“Josie placing the tiara was a special moment,” McCarthy said. “She’s my best friend. I’m her best friend. It’s fun getting to room with the same individual for 11 years straight and getting to share those top moments and our low moments. It’s irreplaceable.”
With a second major title, McCarthy is one step closer to becoming eligible for the Performance category of the PWBA Hall of Fame, which requires 10 titles or five titles with at least two majors.
“I’ve actually never thought about that for myself, mostly just because I have a full-time job back home,” said McCarthy. “Obviously I’m out here full time as well, but I know how much these women devote to the game, and I would be lying if I said I put in as much time and effort as some of these other women out here.
“I mean, it’s a thought that’s crossed my mind. I’ve never thought about it honestly until now. I don’t think that’s something that’s going to linger in my head. I feel like if you think about that, you’re going to kind of lose sight of what it is week to week.”
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