Randy Pedersen, the Hall of Fame professional bowler and longtime PBA broadcaster, has died at the age of 64. The Professional Bowlers Association confirmed his death on September 16, 2026, prompting an outpouring of remembrance across the professional bowling community.
Pedersen leaves behind a remarkable legacy that spanned both competition and broadcasting. During his professional playing career, he won 13 PBA Tour titles, including the 1987 PBA National Championship, before establishing himself as one of the most recognizable voices in bowling television.
His death marks the loss of a figure who spent decades contributing to the sport both on the lanes and behind the microphone.
Randy Pedersen Remembered as a Bowling Great
Pedersen’s impact on professional bowling began with his success as a competitor.
He won 13 PBA Tour titles between 1986 and 2002, with his biggest championship coming in 1987 when he captured the PBA National Championship. He later competed on the PBA50 Tour and won the Dayton Classic in his first senior-tour event.
His accomplishments earned him induction into the PBA Hall of Fame in 2011. In 2025, he was also inducted into the United States Bowling Congress Hall of Fame, adding another major honor to a career that had already established him among the sport’s notable figures.
From PBA Champion to the Voice of Professional Bowling
Pedersen began his broadcasting career in 2001, transitioning from the competition side of the sport to the booth.
He ultimately served as the PBA’s lead color analyst for 25 years, making him the longest-tenured broadcaster in the organization’s history. His broadcasting career allowed him to remain closely connected to professional bowling even after his competitive playing days had ended.
Over the years, Pedersen worked alongside numerous play-by-play commentators and became known for combining technical bowling knowledge with humor and personality.
His broadcasting career included some of the PBA’s most memorable moments of the 21st century, including Kelly Kulick’s historic 2010 Tournament of Champions victory, Pete Weber’s 2012 U.S. Open championship and Jason Belmonte’s major-title run.
Randy Pedersen Obituary Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full name | Randy Pedersen |
| Age | 64 |
| Date of death | September 16, 2026 |
| Profession | Professional bowler and broadcaster |
| PBA Tour titles | 13 |
| Major championship | 1987 PBA National Championship |
| PBA Hall of Fame | Inducted 2011 |
| USBC Hall of Fame | Inducted 2025 |
| Broadcasting career | Began 2001 |
| PBA lead color analyst | 25 years |
| Cause of death | Not publicly disclosed by the PBA |
| Funeral arrangements | Not announced in the information available |
A Career That Connected Generations of Bowling Fans
Pedersen’s broadcasting career gave him a different kind of influence.
As a competitor, he was known by fellow professionals and fans who followed the PBA Tour. As a broadcaster, his voice became familiar to generations of viewers who watched professional bowling on television.
That transition allowed him to remain part of the sport for decades.
The PBA described him as a major figure in professional bowling and highlighted his ability to build chemistry with different broadcast partners while entertaining and educating viewers.
PBA Community Mourns Randy Pedersen
PBA Commissioner Tom Clark described Pedersen as extraordinarily talented across bowling, golf, comedy and broadcasting, while emphasizing the personal relationships he built throughout the sport.
Other members of the bowling community have also been remembering Pedersen and the experiences they shared with him.
His longtime presence meant that many people knew him in different capacities. Some encountered him as a competitor, others as a broadcaster, and others through the friendships and relationships he developed during decades around professional bowling.
Randy Pedersen’s Life Away From the Lanes
Pedersen was raised in Southern California and later lived near Orlando, Florida, where he had made his home for approximately three decades.
His interests also extended beyond bowling. The PBA noted his talent in golf and comedy alongside his accomplishments in bowling and broadcasting.
Those who knew him personally are now remembering a man whose personality was as much a part of his public identity as his professional accomplishments.
Randy Pedersen Cause of Death
The cause of Randy Pedersen’s death has not been publicly disclosed by the Professional Bowlers Association in its announcement.
Various unverified claims have circulated online regarding the circumstances of his death. Those claims should not be presented as established facts without confirmation from his family, authorities or another authoritative source.
At this time, the confirmed information is that Pedersen died on September 16, 2026, at age 64.
Funeral and Memorial Arrangements
Information about Randy Pedersen’s funeral, visitation, memorial service or other arrangements has not been included in the PBA’s announcement.
Further details may be released by his family or representatives.
As members of the bowling community continue to remember him, his decades of work in professional bowling provide a substantial legacy that extends from championship competition to broadcasting.
Remembering Randy Pedersen
Randy Pedersen’s career covered more than four decades of professional bowling.
He competed at the highest level, won 13 PBA Tour titles, captured a major championship, earned two Hall of Fame inductions and then spent 25 years helping bring professional bowling to television audiences.
For many fans, his voice became inseparable from the experience of watching the PBA.
For fellow bowlers and colleagues, he was a competitor, broadcaster and friend whose career remained deeply connected to the sport.
His death leaves a significant absence within professional bowling, while the championships he won and the broadcasts he helped create remain part of the sport’s history.
Disclaimer
This obituary is based on the September 16, 2026 announcement from the Professional Bowlers Association and other current reporting concerning Randy Pedersen’s death. Pedersen’s age, professional accomplishments and broadcasting history have been publicly documented, but the cause of death and funeral arrangements have not been publicly disclosed by the PBA in the information reviewed. Unverified claims circulating online about the circumstances of his death should not be treated as confirmed information without authoritative confirmation.