Say there are 500 entries in this tournament.
With 50+ exempt bowler.
Figure 45 of them will advance.
That leaves 55-65 checks for the other 450.
Now you figure in all of the "good" regional/ staff players.
There goes another 25 spots.
That leaves about 30 checks out there.
Now you factor in the amateur staffers and basically your bowling for 10 spots against 330 people.
A 1:33 cash ratio isn't a sound investment in my book.
All of this to try and double your money if you cash.
Minus your travel expenses.
I know it sounds like sour grapes on my part but that's how I feel.
I'll stop in on Weds. to watch some of the action and to catch up with the guys I haven't seen in a while but to bowl this event I'll pass.
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If it doesn't have DT or RG stamped on it.
Just leave it in the bag.