Rob Behncke

PROFILE
TEAM USA EVENTS:
2018 North American Challenge (Laguna Woods, CA)
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POSITIONS:
Lead, Pairs & Fours (NAC)
DOB
August 9
HOMETOWN
Milwaukee, WI
PROFESSION
Orthopedic and medical massage therapist
HOME CLUB
Milwaukee Lake Park LBC
(Central Division)
YEARS BOWLING
Introduced to the game while in a previous relationship while marathon training. Thought it looked slow and boring and mostly for seniors. Finally agreed to come inside the fence and try out the game in 2008. Have been intrigued since, though I've gained 25 lbs and don't run as much now.
BOWLS USED
Tiger Pro, sizes 4 and 5
  • Accomplishments in Bowls
  • Fun Facts
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International results

2018 North American Challenge - won in Pairs & Fours (Jarvis) / overall Team Jarvis
​Gold, Plate division, Tiger Bowls, Hong Kong, 2016

Domestic results

​2015 National Championships, Gold-Pairs
2017 SWD Open, Silver-Pairs
2016 SCD Open, Silver-Singles
2016 NED Open, Gold-Pairs
  • Nickname:  Have no nickname in Bowls yet.  Had a few in competitive swimming, which shouldn't be used here
  • ​Family members who bowl: Late father, Jon Behncke (2013), Jan Behncke, Sun City, AZ
  • Greatest influence in bowls and why: No one person, but I cherish the men/women I've met, who enjoy competing at a high level, and can demonstrate integrity, sportsmanship, appreciating the beauty of the day, and share a good life story or personal moment over a drink afterwards. I've met many such men/women so far.
  • Best player competed against and why: Bill Brault/Steve Smith pairs team. They have just had our number when matched against them in big tourneys. A combination of steady, effective lead bowls, a strong will to win, and smart, effective shot calling makes them a tough game every time.
  • Goals/Aspirations for personal bowls career: Would like to compete in Australia or New Zealand someday against some of the world's best. Also, would like to help prosper, coach and develop more competitive bowls talent through youth development programs on our US soil.
  • Goals/Aspirations outside of bowls: Continue promoting health and wellness opportunities in my local communities; possible return to school to complete a degree; serving in youth and family ministry at my church.
  • Greatest bowls achievement: Not yet
  • Random fact about you: Recently engaged