The Bowls USA Hall of Fame annually honors individuals for their body of superior competitive achievements, and/or exceptional contributions to American lawn bowling off the green. Nominations to the Hall of Fame come from the Divisions.  Elections are conducted by the Bowls USA Council and announced during the Opening Ceremonies of the US Open.

​ The nominating process is detailed in the Policies and Procedures.
​2025 Inductee, Sandy Wall,  Southeast Division

Sandy Wall Lawn Bowling Biography
Sandy Wall discovered lawn bowling in 2011 shortly after moving to Top of the World in Clearwater, Florida. Watching others play sparked her curiosity, and one try was all it took and she was hooked. Two years later, she joined the World Parkway Lawn Bowls Club and began her competitive journey. Through dedicated practice, disciplined training, and regular competition at division, national, and international levels, Sandy steadily developed her game to the highest standard.

Her competitive success has been remarkable. In 2017, Sandy earned the prestigious title of U.S. Open Bowler of the Tournament after winning both the Singles and Pairs titles in Flight A. She captured the Southeast Division Open Fours Championship in 2020 and added the Pairs title in 2023. That same year, she was named Southeast Division Bowler of the Tournament after claiming both Singles and Fours championships.

On the national stage, Sandy has amassed an impressive record, including National Championship Gold Medals in Singles (2018) and Pairs (2022 and 2023), as well as Silver Medals in Pairs in 2016, 2019, and 2024.

Sandy’s excellence on the greens led to her selection for Team USA, where she proudly represented her country in numerous international competitions. Her international experience began in 2018 at the North American Challenge in California, where her team won the Faulkins Cup. In 2019, she competed in the Kuala Lumpur Invitational in Malaysia, the Tiger Bowls tournament in China, earning a bronze medal, and the World Champion of Champions in Australia, the premier global singles event. She served as Team USA Manager and Coach at the World Bowls Championships, also held in Australia.   More recently, she represented the United States in the Atlantic Senior Fours in Cyprus (2023) and the Atlantic Challenge in Scotland (2024), serving as Team USA Manager at both events.

Even with an extensive travel and competition schedule, Sandy has remained deeply committed to leadership and service. She served as a Bowls USA Councilor representing the Southeast Division from 2016 to 2020, was Southeast Division President from 2021 to 2022, and has held numerous leadership roles at World Parkway. She has been a certified Southeast Division umpire since 2015 and became a certified club coach in 2022.

Lawn bowling has profoundly shaped Sandy’s life, providing opportunities she never imagined including travel across the globe, fierce competition, and a worldwide circle of lasting friendships. Her passion for the sport, unwavering dedication, and commitment to excellence continue to inspire all who know her.

Sandy was inducted into the SED Hall of Fame in 2023. 

Bowls USA proudly welcomes Sandy Wall into the 2025 Hall of Fame.