In a landmark moment for the sport, an alliance has been made between the PBA and the World Tenpin Bowling Association.

This means in 2012, PBA points will be up for grabs on many World Bowling Tour events, and vice versa.

Also, the 2012 Australian Masters will be a PBA title with WBT points awarded.

For Brown, one of Orange’s top bowlers, this is a dream come true.

“It means I don’t have to travel overseas to bowl in the PBA tour. It’s great because it’s something I’ve always wanted to do,” Brown said.

“Growing up, I always wanted to bowl in a PBA event. To have it coming to your home country is fantastic.”

Brown said having some of the world’s top bowlers contesting the Masters would only attract more Australian competitors, not scare them off.

“I think you’ll get more people bowl in it. It will be a lot tougher to win, but you get better recognition if you do win,” he explained.

“You want to get better as a bowler and having these guys come over and being able to bowl against them helps.”

The PBA is based in America and is dominated by American bowlers with a number of international players, including Orange’s Jason Belmonte, also starring.

Brown said by merging the two, the PBA was likely to attract more international bowlers.

“The PBA has been the ultimate level to go to for professional bowling,” he said.

The first event which will encompass both the PBA and WBT will be the US Open to be held in New Jersey from February 20-26.