Author Topic: Does a 300 game have more value than a local golf score? (Read 2558 times)

Mighty Fish · « **on:** April 02, 2012, 10:56:32 PM »

The Sarasota (Fla.) Herald-Tribune sports section runs daily reports of local scores such as the following:

PALM AIRE CC -- 3BB -- A: John Anderson, Stuart Anderson, Fred Benzing, Gary Shorts 202; B: Bob Archdale, Gordon Gallow, Bob Gandy 200; C: John Graber, Jim Adams, Butch Washburn, Dennis Sinclair 200.

VENICE G&CC -- 3 Best Quota Pts Per Hole -- Bob Kinder, Ron Bauerle, Mario Testa, Fran Parisi 84; Jim Johnston, Jim Shook, Joe Leva, Bill Mathis 67; Jim Greensleider, Hal McReynolds, Ron Bruce, Sam Zehner 50.

VILLAGE GREEN GC (Sarasota) -- Net -- Whitey Barton, Tom Hardin, Joe Corso, proxy (even) 232; Chuck Gurney, George Martin, Glenn Miller, proxy (+2) 234; Henry Thelan, Bo French, Lacey Cross, John Harris (+11) 243; Individual: Ted Smith 54; Gross: C. Gurney 65, J. Corso 65.

Because such local golf scores are reported every single day and such things as 300 games and 800 series rolled by area bowlers are NEVER MENTIONED, does that mean that scores from a local golf scramble have more "value" than a perfect game?

http://www.examiner.com/bowling-in-st-petersburg/area-newspapers-generally-lacking-bowling-high-score-recognition

kidlost2000 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 02, 2012, 11:07:35 PM »

Yes. Even through the change in technology golf is a more respected game of integrity where scores still many something. The harder the course or the tough tee box a player uses the more pride and respect they have where in bowling everyone thinks they can beat the pros.

"1 of 1."

Russell · « **Reply #2 on:** April 02, 2012, 11:24:09 PM »

+1

You go ask the average golf fan why Tiger Woods is great they will have no problem articulating an answer....ask the average bowling fan why Pete Weber is great many would say that he isn't that great and (insert local house hero) is just as good.

kidlost2000 wrote on 4/2/2012 9:07 PM: Yes. Even through the change in technology golf is a more respected game of integrity where scores still many something. The harder the course or the tough tee box a player uses the more pride and respect they have where in bowling everyone thinks they can beat the pros.

"1 of 1."

Little known fact: In Russian "Hope" and "Change" translate to "Tax" and "Spend"

Mighty Fish · « **Reply #3 on:** April 03, 2012, 06:24:18 PM »

Dear kidlost and Russell:

So are you indicating that it's a good thing -- or that it's logical -- that a newspaper totally ignore mention of accomplishment of local bowlers?

Russell · « **Reply #4 on:** April 03, 2012, 11:42:49 PM »

Logical...because bowling has become a punchline. It's not a respected sport that people care about anymore.

Mighty Fish wrote on 4/3/2012 4:24 PM:Dear kidlost and Russell:

So are you indicating that it's a good thing -- or that it's logical -- that a newspaper totally ignore mention of accomplishment of local bowlers?

Little known fact: In Russian "Hope" and "Change" translate to "Tax" and "Spend"

kidlost2000 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 04, 2012, 01:18:57 AM »

Im saying I dont care. Its bowling and even though I take it seriously very few other people do. Its a punchline for jokes and the PBA telecast will not change that opinnion any time soon.

If there were tons of complaints to the paper I could see the paper looking to add some stuff for bowling scores. Since that doesnt appear to be the case I believe you have your answer.

"1 of 1."

scotts33 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 04, 2012, 01:19:29 AM »

"The Sarasota (Fla.) Herald-Tribune sports section runs daily reports of local scores such as the following:"

In FL maybe in a senior dominated rag in other parts of the world in other times of the year maybe NOT! They cover the news/events where the bread is buttered! Folks need to think a bit how others interact with the wold.

Scott

LuckyLefty · « **Reply #7 on:** April 04, 2012, 06:54:59 AM »

Sc ramble scores should never be reported over a 300 or an 800. Remeber scramble scores of 68 or so can be accomplished often by 4 90s golfers not even a feat of much skill.

BUT Scott has nailed the point. In addition Remember the average golfer has more money than the average bowler!

Regards,

Luckylefty

It takes Courage to have Faith, and Faith to have Courage.

James M. McCurley, New Orleans, Louisiana

Mighty Fish · « **Reply #8 on:** April 07, 2012, 09:23:52 PM »

OK. Forget the comparison of local bowling vs. local golf.

Consider some of the other things that regularly appear in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune's Scoreboard section, such as European soccer results and standings, local softball results, American Hockey League transactions, etc.

Should THOSE things rate space ahead of local bowling?

LuckyLefty · « **Reply #9 on:** April 08, 2012, 09:25:10 AM »

not over 300s and 800s but maybe over high games for the afternoon of 179!

Regards,

Luckylefty

It takes Courage to have Faith, and Faith to have Courage.

James M. McCurley, New Orleans, Louisiana

Juggernaut · « **Reply #10 on:** April 08, 2012, 02:21:09 PM »

Whatever subject contains the larger audience base is what the paper should be focusing on, REGARDLESS of what it is or where it occurred.

Bowlings audience level, and participation level, is very low when compared with many other sports, and any coverage of it is going to suffer because of that.

Do I think it should be this way? No, but I realize I am one of the few who still cares.

Sunshine n Lollipops · « **Reply #11 on:** April 08, 2012, 03:47:58 PM »

Why in the hell does it matter? I bowl, I don't golf. I don't care what people think of either sport/game. I do what I enjoy and don't worry what others think about it. I have a 69 Camaro. I love drag racing, don't like Nascar. I don't cry about the papers always posting Nascar results and not posting NHRA results.

I just don't understand this constant need some of you have to have bowling validated as a sport by the masses. Who cares? Do you like to bowl? Shouldn't that be enough in your mind? Do you like to fish? Is the fact that you caught a five pound large mouth bass didn't make the local paper going to make you stop fishing again?

Don't believe in the Uzi, it just went off in my hand. I, I believe in love.

Mighty Fish · « **Reply #12 on:** April 09, 2012, 10:27:19 PM »

Regardless, a perfect game rolled by a local bowler should be mentioned ahead of European soccer results or local softball results.

Sunshine n Lollipops · « **Reply #13 on:** April 10, 2012, 12:16:01 AM »

Regardless? Bitch to the editor of the local fishwrap.

Don't believe in the Uzi, it just went off in my hand. I, I believe in love.

On Further Review · « **Reply #14 on:** April 13, 2012, 07:51:40 PM »

Frankly I don't think that most newspaper editors care anything about bowling and maybe they figure that readers of the paper could care less about bowling.

If Obamacare is so great why are so many waivers being asked for and given?

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