A big thanks to Joe Stransky for letting a local boy like me to bowl with his group of "outsiders".  We had fun!

Shot a crappy 1234, but did convert the 7-9-10 split along the way. 

For those who don't know, the famous Petersen Tournament outside Chicago features the world's most difficult playing conditions:

No practice shots
No re-racks
No dots or arrows for targeting
Each lane has a VERY different pattern on it. (wed/dry/spotty/inverted/reverse)
Some pins are warped and are mis-matched weights
Some racks feature pins set WAY off spot
Banners hang from the ceiling so you can't see the pins when you throw the ball

Average 190 in this, and you likely cash for almost $1000 at the end. 

I've seen first timers shoot 100-110 for their first two and then pack their stuff & leave angrily.  LOL!   

A must do at least one time in a bowlers life.   

www.thepetersen.com