this is a recap of the 1980 season for the professional bowlers association (pba) tour. it was the tour's 22nd season, and consisted of 34 events. wayne webb broke the six-season earl anthony-mark roth stranglehold on pba player of the year awards, as he achieved the honor on the strength of three titles, including the firestone tournament of champions major. webb was also the tour's leading money winner on the season.