NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. — There are few things Pete Weber has yet to accomplish in his Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Hall of Fame career, but surprisingly he has never been named PBA Player of the Year.

With a win in the most grueling tournament of the season Sunday, he's one step closer to that elusive award.

Weber defeated Wes Malott, 210-204, Sunday to win the 64th U.S. Open at Brunswick Zone Carolier, his fourth career U.S. Open crown and record-tying eighth career Major title. The win also put Weber, who has two titles this season, in a tie with Mark Roth for fourth on the all-time titles list with his 34th career Denny's PBA Tour title.

Brunswick Zone Carolier was where Weber found out two years ago that his legendary father, Dick, passed away on February 14, 2005. With his win Sunday, Pete joined his father and Don Carter as the only bowlers to win the U.S. Open or BPAA All-Star — the U.S. Open's predecessor — four times.

"This was one of my dreams, to be one of the guys to win four U.S. Opens. I might not be done, I might have six or seven before my career is over," Weber said. "My dad and Don Carter are the only two to win this event four times so I am joining an elite group. Even though the All-Star was not an official title, to me it is, and it is in dad's book and Don's book. So to me, we have 12 U.S. Open titles among us."

Weber struck in his first five frames in the title match after starting with the first eight in his semifinal win, leaving the 10-pin both times. Malott had a couple chances to get back in the match, particularly after Weber opened in the 8th, but Malott struck and spared in the 10th meaning Weber only needed six pins in the 10th frame for the win.

Weber (St. Ann, Mo.) took home $100,000 and a three-season Denny's PBA Tour exemption for the win. Malott (Argyle, Texas) earned $50,000 for second, Carter (Springfield, Ill.) took home $25,000 for third while D'Entremont (Middleburg Heights, Ohio) earned $15,000 for fourth.