“You can’t help but think about that huge prize fund, but when I’m in competition, it’s never on my mind. I think that every great competitor just thinks about the trophy, the win.”


Kulick’s road is a little tougher.


After her historic win last year, she has been inundated with requests for appearances and interviews that kept her traveling seemingly non- stop since last February. “I haven’t been as focused as I


want to be,” Kulick admits, adding with a laugh, “After last year’s win, I guess I was a hot commodity for awhile!” The only competitive bowling


Watch It!


PBA Tournament of Champions (All times Eastern)


Jan. 22, 2:30 p.m., ABC “But a quarter of million dol-


lars… that’s still something big. All I really know is the top 24 bowlers will have a great week financially, and the top five [who make the TV show] will have a really great day.” Both Kulick and Barnes are cur-


rently preparing every day, getting reading for the event. “With the holidays over, it’s time to focus,” says Barnes. “All my energy is going to prepping for that and for the World Championship so I can be in shape both mentally and physically.”


PBA World Championship Don’t miss Team USA stars Chris Barnes, Bill O’Neill and Wes Malott.


Jan. 14, 5 p.m., ESPN2 Jan. 15, 9 p.m., ESPN2 Jan. 16, 1 p.m., ESPN


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she’s done since then came during the grueling World Series of Bowl- ing in October and early November, where she finished 34th overall out of more than 250 pro competitors. “My work is cut out for me, but


I’m focusing on understanding my equipment, which is something you never stop doing. I’m working on getting in physical shape, too. But what I’m doing most are repetitions on the lanes, bowling every day as much as possible. “That’s the kind of practice that


will help me mentally and give me the confidence I need in my game. I’m working on finding my rhythm and getting secure in my timing. I wish I had the kind of confidence that Chris [Barnes] always shows. I know at this stage of my career, I should be more confident, but it’s something I’ve always struggled with. I’m going in with an open


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