Jason Belmonte has distinguished himself as a decorated professional bowler with numerous championship wins and a record-setting career. After joining the PBA Tour in 2008, Jason Belmonte quickly made an indelible impact on professional bowling, earning PBA Rookie of the Year in the 2008-09 season. His innovative two-handed approach, which has since revolutionized the sport, propelled him to his first PBA Tour title at the Bowling Foundation Long Island Classic in 2009. Throughout his distinguished career, Belmonte has amassed an unparalleled 32 PBA Tour titles, including a record-setting 15 major championships, firmly establishing his position as a dominant force in the sport.
Belmonte has achieved numerous significant milestones, becoming one of only two players in PBA history to complete the Super Slam, capturing all five major PBA titles with his U.S. Open win in 2020. He holds the all-time record for USBC Masters titles with four, including an unprecedented three consecutive wins in 2013, 2014, and 2015. Additionally, he boasts the all-time record for PBA Tournament of Champions titles, also with four, becoming the first player in PBA history to achieve this feat in 2023.
His ability to perform under pressure is further highlighted by being the only player in PBA history with three televised 300 games, with his most recent occurring in 2023. He achieved his 30th career PBA Tour title at the PBA Tour Finals in 2022, underscoring his sustained elite performance. In recognition of his profound impact and significant service to tenpin bowling at the elite level, Jason Belmonte was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in 2022. His consistent performance, unwavering dedication, and innovative two-handed style have not only redefined the sport but also made him one of its most influential and highly marketable athletes.