Abstract: A panel structure for a bowling lane may include a lane panel having a first surface and a second surface, the first surface forming a bowling surface of the bowling lane. An underlayment may be disposed adjacent the lane panel. A tapered hole may extend from the first surface of the lane panel to the second surface of the lane panel. The area of the hole may be larger at the first surface than at the second surface. The panel structure may also include a fastener having a head and a securing portion. The head may be disposed in the tapered hole and may have a wall having a taper at substantially the same angle as the tapered hole. The securing portion may extend from the head into the underlayment.