| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Josie Earnest |
| Born | June 28, 1988 Vandalia, Illinois, U.S. |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Bowling Information | |
| Affiliation | PWBA |
| Dominant hand | Right |
| Wins | 4 PWBA (1 major) |
| Sponsors | Storm Products, VISE grips, CoolWick |
Josie Barnes (née Earnest, born June 28, 1988) is one of the top female professional ten-pin bowlers currently competing in the Professional Women's Bowling Association (PWBA). She has four PWBA Tour titles to date, including a major championship at the 2021 U.S. Women’s Open, in which she won a PWBA-record $100,000 first prize.[1] Barnes is a nine-time member of Team USA, and is also the associate head coach for the women’s bowling team at her alma mater, Vanderbilt University.[2]
Barnes is a pro staff member for Storm Bowling, and is also sponsored by VISE grips and CoolWick sportswear.[3]