Mike Aulby: Life After Touring, Power Bowling, and Building a Lasting Legacy
Aulby shares what made stepping away from full-time touring the hardest transition of his life, explaining that the travel, competition, and pressure became part of his identity. Slowing down forced him to rethink his daily purpose after decades of nonstop championship competition.
Aulby also breaks down today’s explosive power game, explaining why modern athletes throw the ball harder, create more motion, and use advanced bowling technology that was not available during his early career. He says the evolution of equipment and lane play excites him because it raises the professional standard and makes elite performance even more demanding.
He explains how he stayed mentally strong and elite for four different decades, avoiding burnout through curiosity, constant learning, and a commitment to mastering every technical detail of the game. When fans hear the name “Mike Aulby,” he hopes they remember complete shot-making, professionalism, integrity, and a deep respect for bowling history.
Aulby ends with timeless advice for young bowlers: learn to love practice, make smart adjustments, be patient, protect your confidence, and understand that success on the PBA Tour takes obsession, courage, and the willingness to compete when everything feels uncomfortable.
