Post by: rymacatthedisco on March 31, 2009, 08:41:34 AM
anyways, i want to know what the point of paying the entry fee of what 300, 400, 500 bucks is to bowl the U.S. Open or any other major event that is open to all and then average 129, 130, 140...why would you want to waste that kind of money to just say "HEY! i bowled the US OPEN" sure its cool to cross with the pros and stuff like that, but go bowl the pro-am if you want to do that...
to me it just seems like a lot of money to waste, am i jealous, absolutely! i dont have the money to fly out there and pay the entry fee otherwise i would! but my main thought is, these guys at the bottom have to know going in they dont stand a chance, why not give that money to someone they know is a good bowler who cant afford it and let them bowl...be a backer to someone so that way at least the money might have chance to be put to good use...
I dont know just my thought on it...scream and yell at me all you want...i do give these guys credit for sticking it out, but it just has to be difficult to know you are shooting 100's even 90's while there are 200's everywhere else...i mean 90?! come on...one spare...wow
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Post by: leftyinsnellville on March 31, 2009, 04:45:53 PM
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Post by: coasterp on March 31, 2009, 05:43:03 PM
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Or it could be...."Hey, I average 230 on my Tuesday Night Scratch league. I can bowl on this stuff!"
This is probably a pretty accurate statement. Then reality sets in as they implode on the lanes.
Post by: nutsforbowling on March 31, 2009, 06:08:11 PM
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Post by: Ceo of DcYg bowling club on March 31, 2009, 06:17:39 PM
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Or it could be...."Hey, I average 230 on my Tuesday Night Scratch league. I can bowl on this stuff!"
This is probably a pretty accurate statement. Then reality sets in as they implode on the lanes.
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Post by: charlest on March 31, 2009, 06:45:11 PM
I know guys who are averaging 170 and do it every year.
I know a guy who due to family committments (6 kids) can't afford the money or the time to bowl it now, but did it every year when he could. He just tried to get to 200. He LOVES bowling. It's his only free time activity.
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Post by: charlest on March 31, 2009, 06:49:48 PM
For the past two years I have gone down to Carolier, about 35 minutes from me to watch several squads. If I recall correctly, each year I posted how badly I felt for most of the bowlers there. To say, "My heart bleeds for them" is not putting it too mildly.
I'll be going down tomorrow (Wednesday) morning and afternoon to watch again. I'll probably post a few comments but I doubt it will be much different from what I said above.
I just noted that one guy who 2 weeks ago won our County Open has averaged 174 for his first 6 games.
If you have a fragile bowling ego, do not enter this tournament.
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Post by: bassnatzii on March 31, 2009, 07:13:07 PM
a few ppl that bowl in my area if you all can let me know how things are going for them
Dean Richards bowls for lindenwood college team
Brett Cunningham bowls for lindenwood college team
Brian Valenta
Scott Lavy
Ricky Mutsko Jr
these are all guys I bowl with or around
Thanks
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Post by: normy on March 31, 2009, 07:16:00 PM
Just because someone isn't a pro doesn't mean they don't want to get better. My average jumped 10 pins after I bowled in a pba experience league. It taught me something. Just like bowling around pros on one of the toughest shots out there will teach them a thing or two about pressure I'm sure.
Post by: heavyarty on March 31, 2009, 07:40:36 PM
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Post by: Atochabsh on March 31, 2009, 07:57:03 PM
But pretty much the same can be said for the lower division. You'd have to have a really really good day. Possibly a career day of bowling.
Most people that participate work it into a vacation and its become tradition for them. Soem of these people have been bowling in this event for over 50 years. The bowling results is just part of the experience. Granted its expensive, but so is a Broadway show, Vegas shows and Disneyworld.
I've only bowled it a couple times for the same reason as you. I'm not that blessed with money and only go when its within driving distance. I'll be making the 8 hour drive to Vegas this summer and we will meet up with relatives from TX that will be on our team. I'm sorry that your financial budget can't fit it in. I do know how you feel. Its tough these days. You'd probably enjoy it too. Even if you don't cash. I'm sure your savy money sense has allowed you some perks in other areas.
Erin
Post by: charlest on March 31, 2009, 09:06:31 PM
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for those of you going to watch
a few ppl that bowl in my area if you all can let me know how things are going for them
Dean Richards bowls for lindenwood college team
Brett Cunningham bowls for lindenwood college team
Brian Valenta
Scott Lavy
Ricky Mutsko Jr
these are all guys I bowl with or around
Thanks
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Post by: rymacatthedisco on April 01, 2009, 11:20:17 AM
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great new website!!!
FOS!!!
Diamonds...she'll pretty much HAVE to!!!
Post by: justanotherlefty805 on April 01, 2009, 11:32:13 AM
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Post by: gsback on April 01, 2009, 12:41:05 PM
So.....why bother on either of them??
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Post by: charlest on April 01, 2009, 03:53:02 PM
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For most bowlers, what's the difference between doing the US Open and Nationals?? I've never bowled it....but have heard many times that the expectation shouldn't be that you'll be going in and coming out with a 200+ average.
So.....why bother on either of them??
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I average between 195 and 205.
At Nationals i just dropped below 190 because I got lucky in minors the last two years and saw no condition.
At the US Open I'd be thrilled to average 170. Just came back from there 30 minutes ago. 90% of the bowlers are suffering greatly, intensely. If you average scratch, 200, at the US Open, you are a great bowler.
HUGE difference in the oil pattern of both events.
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Post by: gsback on April 01, 2009, 04:50:58 PM
I probably should have elaborated a little more.
In talking with a lot of the bowlers I know that go to the Nationals, you are paying for flight, food, brackets (maybe) and bowling.....and there is no guarantee you are going to get anything back.
To me, though both may be enjoyable, the end result is the same.....paying for something with the possibility of making nothing back.
I would do either just for the enjoyment of it....plain and simply put.
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Post by: Cobalt Bomb on April 01, 2009, 04:59:17 PM
You could call the US Open "challenging", but I wouldn't exactly call it "fun".
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charlest
I probably should have elaborated a little more.
In talking with a lot of the bowlers I know that go to the Nationals, you are paying for flight, food, brackets (maybe) and bowling.....and there is no guarantee you are going to get anything back.
To me, though both may be enjoyable, the end result is the same.....paying for something with the possibility of making nothing back.
I would do either just for the enjoyment of it....plain and simply put.
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BR.com.....going down the toilet one nugget at a time!!
g thing is back....with a vengeance!!
www.visionarybowling.com - Accept no substitute for the very best there is!!
Post by: completebowler on April 01, 2009, 04:59:58 PM
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Post by: NoseofRI on April 01, 2009, 05:06:20 PM
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charlest,
I probably should have elaborated a little more.
In talking with a lot of the bowlers I know that go to the Nationals, you are paying for flight, food, brackets (maybe) and bowling.....and there is no guarantee you are going to get anything back.
To me, though both may be enjoyable, the end result is the same.....paying for something with the possibility of making nothing back.
I would do either just for the enjoyment of it....plain and simply put.
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BR.com.....going down the toilet one nugget at a time!!
g thing is back....with a vengeance!!
www.visionarybowling.com - Accept no substitute for the very best there is!!
In bowling Nationals there is an extremely better chance at cashing and getting money back than at the US Open. The thing about Nationals is that the THB that averages 230 can go there find a good pair and shoot 700+ in a set and make a ton of money in both cashing in the tourmament itself and brackets. The US Open is 18 games over 3 days bowling on fresh twice and burn once. You either make the first cut and have a chance to go farther or you go home.
Post by: storm making it rain on April 01, 2009, 05:09:55 PM
Post by: bassnatzii on April 01, 2009, 05:26:23 PM
btw dole why arnt you there mr house record holder
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current arsenal all 15lbs
Morich Awesome Finish
Morich Shock & Awe
Morich LevRG
MOrich LevRG (differnt drill)
Roto Grip Quest
Brunswick vizaball Ichiro
---FOR SALE---
Roto Grip Odysee 15lb (4 sale)
Roto Grip Cell 15lb (4 sale)
Ebonite Preditor 14lb (4 sale)
pm me if intersted in any of these balls for sale