What a grind.

Spares were a premium.

Only a couple bowlers averaged 200 for the weekend.

Started qualifying with a game plan on the chameleon to keep the ball from changing direction through the pins.

Used my full roller drilling rampage  and  started with a couple good games of 240 215 and went to the lead.

As the lanes changed striking became quite difficult and I just wanted to stay out of trouble

Threw the ball straight for the final 5 games, as no strikes and just two opens meant 5 under for 3rd high qualifier.

Finals day the lanes seemed to start a little better, as the wet strip and dry strip were not quite as over under and I used the Agent and Awesome hook to blend the lane out left to right.

Lead or close to the lead most of the day, but lost the ability to hit the pcket regularly after lunch.

Had mediocre luck in match play going into the last few games leading total pins but having a losing record.

Was able to start striking again the last few games moving right, wrist weaker, and amping up the speed a bit.

Tough position round match bowling Tony Reyes, as he stoned an 8 in the 10 and I struck out going past him, Arnold, Husted, and tying Keith Odette for second.

Rolloff with the talented youngster got me to second in the stepladder where I was able to double in the frames 8 and 9 to get past Dave Arnold

Robert looked lined up in the championship match and I knew 190-200 was not enough.

Took a gamble trying hook it more and string some strikes, but got caught in transition and left 3 splits and no doubles as the game was over early.

All in all a rewarding tournament for working hard all day in the finals including 5 consecutive clean games after lunch.

Time to Enjoy Oahu for a couple days with the lovely Marleen before more bowling.