i just read a post about some bowling centers having monthly, quarterly or yearly passes for sale . . .  do you think a relatively large metropolitan area could support a bowling country club??

let's say for example:  $2,000 to join, $150/month dues, unlimited bowling

for league play, you'd only pay to put money in the prize fund.

there would be a pro shop with good teaching professionals, and other amenities similar to a golf club.

imagine the possibilities . . . a really great lane machine . . . different leagues based on experience levels, scratch and handicap . . . youth programs for your kids . . .

might even be able to make the center "semi private" with open lane play, but members would always be able to have a lane.  what do you think?
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alright tenpin now were talkin, but if that was the case gettin a pair of lanes would probably be tough.
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Serious? why would anyone ever leave?
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after you pay the $2 grand up front, annual bowling would be $1,800 per year.

i guess it would depend on how a person would value an upscale center with controlled access.

if you want to bowl enough to make the bowling $1 per game, you'd have to bowl around 35 games a week.  at $1.50 per game you'd have to bowl around 23 games a week.  not really that many, especially if family members are involved in the sport.

like golf . . . pay $15 to play the piece of crap muni course, or pay $50 to play the nicer semi-private or public course.

i would personally pay a premium for well dressed, consistent lanes, top line equipment, and the company of like-minded, serious bowlers.
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