08/28/2026
🎳 PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Josh Kennedy 🎳
📍 Blaine, Minnesota
🏆 Defending Agent Ong Open Champion
🥇 Agent Ong Open III – The Trilogy Champion
Josh Kennedy started bowling at age 11, spending Saturday mornings taking advantage of 99-cent games at Brunswick Zone. What began as something fun quickly became something he had a natural feel for.
His tournament journey began in 2020. A difficult experience at Team USA Trials pushed him to work harder. When Minnesota centers closed during the pandemic, Josh drove 45 minutes to Wisconsin to keep practicing.
That work led to several major accomplishments:
• 2024 CBA champion
• 300 game at the 2025 Team USA Trials
• 2025 KFYR Tournament champion
• 2025 Agent Ong Open champion
Josh’s Agent Ong Open story began with a top-four finish at Agent Ong Open II – Strikes Back. His worst game came during the stepladder, but the loss gave him the motivation to return stronger.
One year later, he arrived at The Trilogy with a different mindset. He stayed open-minded, trusted his versatility, and focused on one shot at a time.
As the top seed, Josh faced Cortez Schenck for the championship. His biggest challenge was staying calm and resisting the urge to watch the scoreboard. He trusted the part of the lane that had carried him all week and finished the job.
The victory brought a five-figure payday and a Roto Grip contract, but Josh says the memories mean the most.
“It felt like lightning struck me. I didn’t know what to say or do.”
For Josh, the Agent Ong Open stands apart because of three things:
• A prize fund far beyond most events he bowls in Minnesota
• A field filled with elite players he once watched and admired
• A private pattern that tests preparation, versatility, and decision-making
Josh now returns to Agent Ong Open IV - "All In" with a chance to become the event’s first back-to-back champion. He is practicing three to four days each week, sharpening his spare game, rebuilding his mental strength, and attacking every weakness.
Away from bowling, Josh enjoys golf, working out, music, walks, and finding new adventures.
He thanks Briley Haugh, Will Mateffy, Brandon Kreyer, the Blainbrook Bowl tournament team and staff, his family, Carol Wagner, John Hommes, John Kreyer Jr., Jessica Boyer, and everyone who has supported him through the good and difficult days.
The champion is coming to South Point to defend his title.
Welcome back, Josh Kennedy.