Since money is the issue. If most of these guys can't make a living at this then its time to step back and let them have jobs. They can go to tournaments that are strategically placed through out the year. Instead of every week.
Would it be in the best interest of the PBA to cut down. Maybe there should be one event for every oil pattern out there (That would be 11 events. 12 if you count the Dydo Cup in Japan).
Up the entry fees for each event.
Open the regular tournaments up to more bowlers (No Exemption).
Points achieved are only used in majors. The bowlers with highest points in
previous year are guaranteed spots in major events.
Maybe there needs to be more international stops other than Japan.
I am thinking create less events but increase the prize fund. Make it worth while for the bowlers to go and win some money, instead of having all these events and watering down the prize money.
Just an idea.