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TheMan14

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Vernon Hills Pro-Am question
« on: November 02, 2006, 12:00:29 PM »
I am going to my first pro-am in Vernon Hills. Does anybody know whether the shot will be the pba shot (Scorpion I think that week) or a house shot?
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LuvThatWhiteDot

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Re: Vernon Hills Pro-Am question
« Reply #1 on: November 02, 2006, 08:05:05 PM »
If Vernon Hills works like the pro-am here in Detroit (Taylor), the times I've bowled have been on Taylor Lanes' house shot.

You have to specifically sign up to bowl on the PBA patterns for the pro-am and it's held one night during the week.

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Re: Vernon Hills Pro-Am question
« Reply #2 on: November 02, 2006, 08:05:12 PM »
They traditionally will put out the house shot as to not deter people from bowling the Pro-Am.




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Re: Vernon Hills Pro-Am question
« Reply #3 on: November 02, 2006, 08:08:43 PM »
That's interesting.  I was always under the assumption that the pro ams took place on the PBA shot as well.

I've heard some people talk about how they tore up the Pro Am's before, and now I know why lol
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Re: Vernon Hills Pro-Am question
« Reply #4 on: November 02, 2006, 08:10:16 PM »
Vernon Hills put out the PBA shot last year.
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Re: Vernon Hills Pro-Am question
« Reply #5 on: November 02, 2006, 08:10:54 PM »
All the PRO-AMs that I hav ebeen in, were house shots and the Pro's just go out and have fun. They are signing autographs and talking with people. They are there to have fun like anyone else. So go in there and HAVE FUN. Are they offering a new ball for like 50 bucks? All the ones that I entered would offer a ball really cheap and then there was a ball and bag combo. Just wondering...
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TheMan14

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Re: Vernon Hills Pro-Am question
« Reply #6 on: November 02, 2006, 08:12:27 PM »
They are offering the PBA Inferno for $169, which includes everything else that you get.
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BrunsMike

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Re: Vernon Hills Pro-Am question
« Reply #7 on: November 02, 2006, 10:41:24 PM »
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Vernon Hills put out the PBA shot last year.


This information is correct, last year they actually announced what pattern it was before practice started. This year the last I heard, it will yet again be a PBA pattern. I am looking forward to this pro-am. Not for the ball but for the experience.
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Re: Vernon Hills Pro-Am question
« Reply #8 on: November 03, 2006, 06:20:06 AM »
Hmmm...is it too late to sign up for the Pro-Am at VH?  I'm thinking about giving it a try!
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Rick Wunder

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Re: Vernon Hills Pro-Am question
« Reply #9 on: November 03, 2006, 09:42:55 AM »
bowlallthetime and BrunsMike are correct.  Last year the pro-ams were held on the PBA Scorpion pattern.

Before the pro-am on Saturday, the youth travel league was playing at Hawthorn.  They put out the Scorpion pattern for the youth bowlers and had a pro on each pair of lanes with them as they bowled their league.  I thought that was a very cool thing to do.  I think the youth bowlers enjoyed that quite a bit.

This year (so far), there is no official word on whether the Scorpion pattern  or the house shot will be used for the pro-ams.  I suspect it will be the Scorpion, but I don't know.  I checked with center personnel, and they do not know, either.

Splendorlex - there are still openings on the pro-am squads, as far as I know.  Just call the center at 847-367-1600 for more information.  The times are:

Wednesday, Nov. 22 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, Nov. 25 at 4:00 and 7:00 PM

BOWL119 - the standard pro-am package is $69 for adults ($49 for juniors), which includes one spectator ticket, a pro-am certificate, and a PBA tour program.  For an additional $100, a Brunswick PBA Inferno (undrilled) is included.

SGC300 - another reason that people destroy the pro-ams is that they are usually 9-pin no tap.
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Re: Vernon Hills Pro-Am question
« Reply #10 on: November 03, 2006, 09:57:16 AM »
Well, I think I'll see if I can get in.    Is the PBA Inferno a Scorchin?  Though the last thing I need is a new ball anyway.    

Also, do you plan on bowling it, Rick?  I'll probably try to get on the Saturday night squad.
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Crankenstein300

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Re: Vernon Hills Pro-Am question
« Reply #11 on: November 03, 2006, 10:16:21 AM »
Yes, this years PBA Inferno is a Scorchin
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Rick Wunder

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Re: Vernon Hills Pro-Am question
« Reply #12 on: November 03, 2006, 12:31:18 PM »
Splendorlex,
I don't plan on bowling this year's pro-am.  I have several other commitments that will prevent me from doing so.

Regarding the pro-am ball, here is how it is described in the PBA pro-am flyers:

Brunswick PBA Inferno (tm) Bowling Ball ($250 value)
  - Hook Potential:  160
  - Coverstock:  Activator Max
  - Ball Finish:  Dull 600 Grit

To me, that confirms what has already been said - it's a Scorchin' Inferno.
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splendorlex

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Re: Vernon Hills Pro-Am question
« Reply #13 on: November 03, 2006, 12:35:14 PM »
Can anyone describe what to expect out of the Scorpion pattern, if that is what they put out?
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If you don't like Wrigley, you might as well leave the country and join the Taliban.

Mr. Lebowski, this is Bill Selliger of the Southern Cal bowling league. I just got a report that a member of your team, Walter Solcheck, drew a firearm during league play. If this is true, it controveens a number of league bylaws.
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BrunsMike

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Re: Vernon Hills Pro-Am question
« Reply #14 on: November 03, 2006, 03:48:08 PM »
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Can anyone describe what to expect out of the Scorpion pattern, if that is what they put out?
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I'm not a bowler, but I do play one on Ballreviews.

If you don't like Wrigley, you might as well leave the country and join the Taliban.

Mr. Lebowski, this is Bill Selliger of the Southern Cal bowling league. I just got a report that a member of your team, Walter Solcheck, drew a firearm during league play. If this is true, it controveens a number of league bylaws.


Ryan, when you sign up, tell them you want to bowl with me. Im sure they will allow it. If your bowling this and we are not on the same pair, FIND ME! I will have your money that weekend, provided that I havent sent the money already. Im bowling the Sat. at 4PM, im getting my application form in next friday.
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http://members.bowl.com/FindAMember/memberView.aspx?ms=12886&mp=552&s=2005-2006
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Wed. Nite Ave: 200
Thur. Nite Ave: 214
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