With the Rumbi Island Grill Classic officially in the books, the CB TOUR season is down to just one final event—the CB TOUR Championship in Boise, Idaho. The stakes couldn’t be higher, as the points championship is still up for grabs, and several contenders still have a mathematical chance to claim the season title.
The RIGC proved to be a pivotal turning point in the race for the CB TOUR Points Championship, with some bowlers solidifying their positions at the top while others saw their title hopes slip away. Giorgio Clinaz was the biggest winner of the weekend, breaking through with his first career CB TOUR title and skyrocketing to third in the standings. Luke Brown didn’t win, but his third-place finish gave him a critical cushion heading into the season finale, putting him in prime position to close out the championship.
On the other side of the spectrum, Morgan Robinson missed a major opportunity to close the gap on Luke, finishing 6th instead of making a title push. While he’s still in the hunt, his margin for error is now razor-thin in Boise. Steve Kloempken and Yannick Roos, both of whom entered the event in the Top 5, needed strong performances to stay alive in the race—but neither finished inside the Top 10, putting them on the edge of elimination from the points title conversation.
With one event to go, the scenarios for the CB TOUR Championship are locked in. Who controls their destiny? Who needs a miracle? And who will leave Boise with the CB TOUR Points Championship trophy in hand?
Let’s break it all down. 🏆🔥
🔝 Current Points Standings (Top 10)
1️⃣ Luke Brown – 3,250
2️⃣ Morgan Robinson – 2,935 (-315)
3️⃣ Giorgio Clinaz – 2,450 (-800)
4️⃣ Steve Kloempken – 2,230 (-1,020)
5️⃣ Yannick Roos – 2,109 (-1,141)
6️⃣ Dallas Leong – 1,825 (-1,425) – ELIMINATED
7️⃣ Alex Hoskins – 1,585 (-1,665) – ELIMINATED
8️⃣ Clay Rees – 1,490 (-1,760) – ELIMINATED
9️⃣ Chase Nadeau – 1,405 (-1,845) – ELIMINATED
🔟 Riley Woodard – 1,375 (-1,875) – ELIMINATED
1️⃣ Luke Brown – 3,250 Points (The Leader, But Not Fully Safe Yet)
✅ The Championship is Luke’s IF he wins the event outright.
✅ If Luke finishes 2nd, he can still lose the title if Morgan wins and earns at least 150 bonus points (e.g., winning Shootout Doubles and shooting 300).
✅ If Luke finishes 3rd or worse, Morgan, Giorgio, Steve, and even Yannick still have a path to take the title.
✅ A finish of 7th or worse opens the door wide for a potential major shakeup at the top.
Why Luke is Still the Favorite?
Luke Brown has led the CB TOUR points standings virtually all season, showcasing elite consistency in every event he’s entered. Despite not securing a win yet, he has racked up three top-five finishes, proving that his ability to grind through tough match play formats keeps him in contention week after week.
However, this event is different. Unlike previous stops where he could rely on his steady performance to maintain a lead, the CB TOUR Championship is winner-take-all in many ways. The added pressure of bonus points means that simply making a deep run might not be enough this time.
The Biggest Question: Can He Close It Out?
Luke has been the most consistent player on tour, but he hasn’t won yet. That means every other contender still believes they have a chance if they can get to Sunday and knock him out early. The CB TOUR Championship features the same pressure packed best of 2 matches as the rest of the CB TOUR season, so the margin for error is slim.
If Luke can position himself in the top four after qualifying and cashers, he will have a major advantage heading into the final bracket rounds. However, if he gets knocked out early in match play, the door swings wide open for someone else to steal the points championship.
This event will decide if Luke’s dominant season ends with a championship—or if his inability to win a title costs him the biggest trophy of all.
🔥 Will Luke finally break through for his first CB TOUR win and cement himself as the season champion? Or will someone else rise to the occasion and take the crown? 🏆
2️⃣ Morgan Robinson – 2,935 Points (Needs a Big Performance, But It’s Possible)
✅ If Morgan wins, Luke must finish 3rd or worse for Morgan to take the title.
✅ If Morgan finishes 2nd, Luke must finish 5th or worse for Morgan to win.
✅ If Morgan finishes 3rd, Luke must finish 7th or worse for Morgan to win.
✅ If Morgan finishes 6th and Luke finishes 24th, Morgan takes the title.
✅ If Morgan finishes 8th and Luke finishes 35th, Morgan takes the title.
✅ Bonus Points Could Help: A 100-point boost from doubles or a 300-game could be the deciding factor.
Morgan’s Path to the Title
Morgan Robinson has been one of the best players on the CB TOUR all season long, highlighted by his victory at the Trillion Mortgage Open. He’s been the most dangerous lefty on tour, and despite a disappointing 51st-place finish at the CKSO, he rebounded strong at the RIGC, proving he’s still one of the favorites heading into the championship event.
However, he needs help. Even if he wins the CB TOUR Championship, Luke controls his own destiny and can still secure the title with a 2nd-place finish. That means Morgan not only has to bowl at an elite level, but he’s also relying on Luke slipping up early in match play.
The biggest X-factor for Morgan? Bonus points. If he wins the Shootout Doubles (100 points) or even places in the top 3 of the doubles (50 points), that could change the entire equation. A perfect example:
If Morgan wins the event and secures 100 bonus points, Luke must now finish 2nd or better to stay ahead.
If Morgan finishes 2nd and earns 100 bonus points, Luke must now finish 4th or better instead of 5th.
Every extra point matters.
The Biggest Question: Can Morgan Put Pressure on Luke?
The best thing Morgan can do? Make Luke uncomfortable. If Morgan gets off to a hot start in qualifying and cashers, he puts immediate pressure on Luke to not slip up early. And if Morgan makes a deep bracket run while Luke struggles, the entire title race flips upside down.
Morgan is one of the few players in this field capable of winning multiple matches in a row—his best-of-two match play experience makes him a major threat. If he gets into the later rounds and Luke is already eliminated, he’ll suddenly be in control of the title race.
The key for Morgan? Qualify high, stay clean through match play, and rack up as many bonus points as possible.
🔥 Will Morgan pull off the comeback and steal the CB TOUR Championship? Or will he fall just short of knocking off the points leader? 🏆
3️⃣ Giorgio Clinaz – 2,450 Points (The Dark Horse, But Not Out of It Yet)
✅ Must win AND Luke must finish 15th or worse.
✅ If Luke finishes 15th and Giorgio wins with no bonus points, they tie at 3,450.
✅ If Morgan finishes 6th or better, Giorgio is eliminated from contention regardless of what Luke does.
✅ If Giorgio wins and earns 100 bonus points, Luke must finish 12th or worse for Giorgio to pass him. (11th place finish for luke means they tie)
✅ If Giorgio wins and earns 150 bonus points, Luke must finish 9th or worse.
✅ Morgan finishing outside the Top 5 improves Giorgio’s odds dramatically.
The Path to the Title – A Long Shot, But Not Impossible
Giorgio Clinaz has been one of the most consistent bowlers on tour, but he’ll need his best performance of the season and a little help if he’s going to walk away as the CB TOUR Champion.
Sitting 800 points behind Luke, the math is simple: Gio MUST win. Anything less, and he’s eliminated. Even if he wins, he needs Luke to finish 15th or worse and Morgan to finish outside the Top 5 to stay in contention.
If Luke finishes 15th and Giorgio wins with no bonus points, they tie at 3,450. If Morgan finishes 6th or better, Giorgio’s run is over no matter what Luke does. However, if Luke stumbles early and finishes 18th or worse, Giorgio could steal the title outright by adding in 100-150 bonus points from doubles or a 300-game.
What Works in Giorgio’s Favor?
Momentum. Giorgio just won the Rumbi Island Grill Classic, giving him a major confidence boost heading into the season finale. He’s already shown he can handle the pressure of a championship environment, and he’s playing some of his best bowling of the year. He also loves this bowling center, he has won A LOT at Westy’s Garden Lanes.
He’s also been one of the most battle-tested players in bracket play. If he can get through qualifying and put himself in a strong position, his ability to survive and advance could play a massive role in how this shakes out.
Another big factor? Luke and Morgan are feeling the pressure. Both of them know this title is theirs to lose, and if either one of them struggles early, Giorgio could capitalize on their mistakes and turn this into a three-horse race very quickly.
The Bottom Line: Giorgio Needs Chaos
For Giorgio to walk away with the title, he needs the perfect storm of events to unfold:
✔️ He wins the event.
✔️ Luke finishes 15th or worse.
✔️ Morgan finishes outside the Top 5.
✔️ Bonus points could tip things in his favor.
It’s a long shot, but this is bowling, and anything can happen. If Giorgio can repeat his RIGC performance and the top two stumble, we could see one of the most stunning comebacks in CB TOUR history.
🔥 Can Giorgio pull off the ultimate upset and snatch the CB TOUR Championship away from the front-runners? 🏆
4️⃣ Steve Kloempken – 2,230 Points (The Ultimate Long Shot, But Not Eliminated Yet)
✅ Steve MUST win to have a chance—anything less eliminates him.
✅ Even if Luke doesn’t bowl, Steve cannot win without bonus points—Luke still wins by 20.
✅ Steve needs to win AND earn at least 100 bonus points AND Luke must finish 29th or worse.
✅ Morgan must finish 12th or worse to stay behind Steve in this scenario.
✅ Giorgio also cannot finish 2nd or better—otherwise, he jumps Steve in the standings.
A Long Road to the Title, But Not Impossible
Steve Kloempken has been one of the most consistent players on tour this season, sitting in 4th place in points after a strong runner-up finish at the CKSO, but he’ll need more than just consistency at the CB TOUR Championship—he needs a win AND a lot of things to go his way.
At 2,230 points, Steve sits 1,020 behind Luke Brown and 705 behind Morgan Robinson, meaning that even if Steve wins the event outright, he still needs Luke and Morgan to stumble, and he MUST get bonus points to even have a shot.
What Needs to Happen for Steve to Win?
✔️ Steve must win the CB TOUR Championship. Anything less, and he’s eliminated.
✔️ Steve must earn at least 100 bonus points—this means winning the Shootout Doubles or shooting a 300-game.
✔️ Luke must finish 29th or worse—if Luke places 28th, he wins the title by just 5 points.
✔️ Morgan must finish 12th or worse. If Morgan finishes inside the top 12, Steve is mathematically eliminated.
✔️ Giorgio cannot finish 2nd or better—if he does, he jumps Steve in the standings.
Does Steve Have a Chance?
While Steve’s path to the title is extremely difficult, he does have a few factors working in his favor. Experience matters, and no one has more of it than SK. He’s been in high-pressure situations before and knows how to navigate a championship environment better than almost anyone in the field.
Another thing going for Steve? His ability to perform in tough conditions. If the pattern plays tricky and causes chaos at the top of the standings, he could sneak his way into contention.
That said, Steve is relying on a LOT of things to go right. He not only needs his best performance of the season, but he also needs both Luke and Morgan to struggle in a way they haven’t all year.
The Bottom Line: Steve Needs a Miracle
For Steve Kloempken to pull off the most improbable CB TOUR Championship win ever, the stars have to align perfectly:
✔️ He must win the event outright.
✔️ He must earn at least 100 bonus points.
✔️ Luke must finish 29th or worse.
✔️ Morgan must finish outside the Top 12.
✔️ Giorgio cannot finish 2nd or better.
It’s a tall order, but crazy things happen in bowling. If the right mix of upsets, early eliminations, and bonus point swings take place, Steve could stun the entire tour and walk away with the CB TOUR Championship trophy.
🔥 Will Steve pull off the ultimate miracle? Or will the title be out of reach? 🏆
5️⃣ Yannick Roos – 2,109 Points (Outside Looking In, But Not Out Yet)
✅ Yannick MUST win to have any chance at the title—anything less eliminates him.
✅ If Yannick wins AND gets 200 bonus points (a perfect scenario), Luke must finish 35th or worse.
✅ Morgan must finish 13th or worse, or he stays ahead.
✅ Giorgio CANNOT win—if Giorgio wins, Yannick is eliminated.
A Tall Order, But Not Impossible
Yannick Roos enters the CB TOUR Championship as a former major champion after winning the HowToBowl CB Masters earlier this season. That win proved he can rise to the occasion under pressure, and he will need to do exactly that if he wants a shot at the season title.
At 2,109 points, Yannick sits 1,141 points behind Luke Brown, which means he needs a perfect weekend to close the gap. That means:
✔️ Winning the CB TOUR Championship (1,000 points).
✔️ Maximizing bonus points (shooting a 300, winning Shootout Doubles).
What Needs to Happen for Yannick to Win?
✔️ Yannick must win the CB TOUR Championship. Anything less, and he’s eliminated.
✔️ If Yannick wins AND earns 200 bonus points (perfect scenario):
Luke must finish 35th or worse.
Morgan must finish 13th or worse.
✔️ Giorgio CANNOT win. If Giorgio wins, he will jump Yannick in the standings and eliminate him.
Can Yannick Pull It Off?
Winning the HowToBowl CB Masters at Sparetime Lanes was a dominant performance, but this will be a different challenge. The Tour Championship format is brutal, and with so many factors in play, Yannick not only needs to be flawless, but he needs help.
The biggest issue? Yannick has no control over how Luke, Morgan, and Giorgio perform. Even if he dominates the field, he needs all three to stumble.
However, Yannick does have some momentum. He has already proven he can navigate the high-pressure moments that come with CB TOUR match play, and if he can find his look early on, he could make things very interesting.
The Bottom Line: A Long Shot, But a Dangerous One
The odds are against Yannick, but if there’s anyone who can rise to the occasion, it’s a major champion. He needs to win, maximize bonus points, and hope Luke, Morgan, and Giorgio all struggle.
🔥 Will Yannick make history with an unforgettable comeback, or will the mountain be too steep to climb? 🏆
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