This week I competed in the Women's U.S. Open at Brunswick XL bowling center in Romeoville, IL.
We competed on four different PBA patterns throughout the week: Viper, Scorpion, Shark and Chameleon. We bowled 8 games a day on each of the 4 patterns for a total of 32 games of qualifying. After 32 games, the top 16 women made the quarter finals television show.
Running simultaneously with the Women's U.S. Open competition was the qualifier for the PBA Women's Series. The top 12 women that entered the additional PBA Tour Trials would earn berths on this upcoming season's mini tour.
The last day of qualifying we competed on the Chameleon pattern. With one game to go, the race for the top 16 spots on the TV show and the top 12 women's series spots was nail bitingly close.
I ended up falling short for the top 16 TV show finals for the Women's U.S. Open.
However, I shot a big last game -245 and doubled in the 10th frame of that game to secure the final spot into the PBA Women's Series.
Therefore, I will be competing in seven PBA Women Series tournaments running alongside the PBA tour. The season starts in October.
One interesting fact about this week, is that throughout the 32 games of qualifying, I didn't miss one single-pin spare. See spares do matter!
Stay tuned for the PBA Women's Series starting with the first tournament in Omaha, NE October 29-November 2.
2 comments:
Missy, way to keep your head up high and concentrate on the big picture. 7 possible televised events with 3-4 ladies out of 12 are way more important than one 16 US Open qualifier.
Keep strong!
Thank you! I appreciate the support! =)
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