I had the great pleasure of bowling in a pro-am yesterday with Norm Duke and what a super nice guy he was. I could tell he really enjoyed talking with and helping the amateur bowlers and wasn't just going through the motions. Without even asking he watched me bowl and gave me a great tip on my arm swing. He is a true ambassador of the game.

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...Without even asking he watched me bowl and gave me a great tip on my arm swing. He is a true ambassador of the game.

This kind of thing annoys me to no end.  If I ask for help, then by all means feel free to offer some guidance.  However, if I am minding my own business and don't solicit for help or guidance then please don't take it on yourself to start throwing out "tips". 

None of the pros I have ever bowled with have offered tips unless someone specifically asked them.  Then they were more than happy to watch the bowler and provide some ideas.

Since you bowl with the pros more than the average person, you must be in another level. But we joe bowler, most likely will accept the tip and advices from legends like duke. If someone like you came up to me, I'd listen to see if you have something useful or not. If not, I'll kindly tell to shhhhh....

I bowl in Pro-Ams at least once per year.  It doesn't matter if it is Norm Duke or "House Bowler Joe".  Keep your unsolicited suggestions and tips to yourself unless someone asks for your help.  Sometimes it can be more detrimental to someone's physical or mental game to start suggesting things that they may not even think are issues.

There are house bowlers at my center that do this constantly, and it actually drives people away from bowling on leagues with them.

I never go up to other bowlers and suggest anything.  Since I dislike it so much I don't do it to other people.

Comment 1: I wish I had the chance to meet Norm Duke. Hope you took advantage of it! He's one of my favorites and a LEGEND! Representing for us short bowlers lol.

Comment 2: This is a post about someone enjoying their meeting with Norm Duke. No need to add your two cents about something you don't like. That's your opinion. The OP obviously was glad that it happened, no reason for you to bring negativity to a post about something good that happened.

It is a public forum, open for comments and opining.  I made a follow-up comment about something everyone has experienced at one time or another while bowling.  No need to attack me.  It is great that the OP was able to meet and spend time with Norm Duke and had a positive experience. 

I thought the purpose of a Pro-Am was for the Pro's to give the Amateurs a few pointers.

from the PBA Rules:
1.3 PBA Professional-Amateur Events (Pro-Ams). Pro-Am events can be the most exciting part of
the tournament for hundreds of amateurs. It is extremely important that customers and fans walk away
with the feeling that the most valuable aspect of the experience was the opportunity to bowl with the
professionals. Members can help amateurs enjoy their experience by doing the following:
1.3.1 Shake Hands. Shake hands; make introductions, converse with the amateurs and offer
encouragement. A little conversation will go a long way toward creating a fan for life.
1.3.2 Bowling Tips. Offer some helpful instructions or tips and take the time to explain
technical points or terms that may be unfamiliar.
1.3.3 Trick Shots. Perform "trick shots" when the Professional's scores do not count.
1.3.4 Thank Amateurs. Thank the amateurs for the opportunity to have bowled with them
when the game is over. Expressing appreciation