Jordan Snodgrass Claims Sixth Career PWBA Title at Waterloo Open

WATERLOO, Iowa – Jordan Snodgrass of Adrian, Michigan, defeated Correen Acuff 227-215 to capture her sixth PWBA title at the Bowlers Journal Waterloo Open on Sunday at Cadillac XBC.

The victory marks Snodgrass’s first championship as a married woman, competing previously as Jordan Richard when she won five titles and Player of the Year honors in 2023. Her husband Frank, a PBA regional titlist, was in attendance for the emotional win.

Championship Match

As the second seed, Snodgrass advanced to the title match by defeating Stephanie Zavala 222-203 in the semifinal. In the championship, she faced Acuff, who was seeking her first career title after rolling two perfect games during the tournament.

The match remained tied through seven frames before Snodgrass struck in the eighth while Acuff left a 2-4-8 split. Though Acuff converted the spare, a flat 10 conversion gave Snodgrass the opening she needed. Back-to-back single-pin spares and a strike in the fill sealed the 227-215 victory.

Snodgrass earned $20,000 for the win while Acuff collected $10,000 as runner-up.

Breaking Through

The title ended a frustrating 2024 season where Snodgrass failed to win despite strong performances, including back-to-back championship appearances in Cleveland.

“I feel like everything I’ve worked so hard for finally paid off,” said Snodgrass, who embraced her husband immediately after the victory.

With the U.S. Women’s Open beginning June 10 in Lincoln, Nebraska, Snodgrass hopes to continue her momentum toward her ultimate goal of winning a major championship.

The stepladder finals began with Kerry Smith defeating Cherie Tan 195-174, followed by Zavala’s 222-191 victory over Smith to reach the semifinal.