Graham Fach Skates to Third Career Title in PBA Pete Weber Classic

Graham Fach has continued his outstanding start to the 2026 PBA Tour season by winning the PBA Pete Weber Classic on Sunday, March 1. He is the only player to reach the championship round in both of the season's first two title events.

In the title match at Bowlero St. Peters near St. Louis, Fach defeated top seed Justin Knowles 258-196 to claim his third career PBA title and the $30,000 top prize. After the win, Fach expressed relief and gratitude, emphasizing the years of hard work and support required to compete at this level.

Fach qualified as the No. 10 seed after 18 games on the 45-foot Dick Weber oil pattern. He then swept Eric Jones in the Round of 24, averaging over 280 with games of 259, 300, 277, and 290. Victories over Packy Hanrahan and Tom Smallwood earned him the No. 2 seed for the stepladder finals.

During Sunday's championship round, Fach averaged 263 on the same pair of lanes used in his match against Jones, which proved sufficient for the victory. He stated that his recent performances show he can excel both off-camera and under the pressure of televised matches with cheering fans.

In the opening match of the stepladder finals, Matt Russo defeated Hayden Stippich 238-203.

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