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Vincent   April 17, 2002
Port Clinton
OH

Hey Walter Ray, I have a question about the actual life of being a professional bowler. What do you have to do in order to live the life of a non-stop touring professional. Like gas, hotel, entry fees, food, bills, mail, and things like how do you get clean clothes. The reason I'm asking this question is because I'm writing a paper about being a professional bowler. The paper goes in our permanent folder so I wanted to get a direct source for the paper. If you could be as specific as possible it would be greatly appreciated by me. Thanks Again.

Hi Vincent,
Everybody has different lifestyles. My tour expenses are quite a bit more than when I first went on tour. When I first went on tour I traveled with other players and shared hotel rooms to save money. A rookie can cut his expenses by traveling with other players. Now I have a truck and 5th wheel trailer and travel by myself or with my wife. I really don't know my exact expenses since my truck and trailer are paid for, but I estimate that the truck and trailer are about $50 per day whether I use them or not. This includes the amount paid for both vehicles and an average over the years we have had them.

I would estimate that the lower end of weekly expenses are about $400 - $600 plus entry fees of $400. The higher end is probably around $1500 plus the entry fees. Even though I have a trailer which has a stove and oven I usually eat out at restaurants. That is about $500 per week when my wife is with me. Gas is probably around $150 per week for me, but I only get about 7 miles to the gallon. We have our mail forwarded to us every week while we are on the road so that most bills do get paid and usually on time. We usually drop off our laundry when we are on the road at laundromats which do a fold & wash service. We take our slacks and other fine washables to dry cleaners.

I hope this helps. Good luck on your paper!




Terri    March 8, 2002
Romulus
NY

Hi!! I really liked the TV show this week. It was nice to have them talk about and see the other squads. Randy does a really great job. However, where are YOU?? I did see your interview. But missing you bowling on TV!!
I was very excited to see Doug win!!!!!!! It was a good telecast! Tell Doug we said congratulations!!
Hope to see you on TV soon!!!!
Take care. Terri

Hi Terri,
I am glad that you enjoyed the show. The PBA would be glad that you liked it as well as Randy's job. I bowled well, but Rick Steelsmith knocked me out of the tournament. Maybe I can sneak in there this next week. I am sure that Doug is very excited to win that major tournament.




Derek    February 14, 2002
New Castle
IN

OK, I'm gonna ask some questions so kinda bear with me and be prepared. I'm 17 years old and carring a 200+ average right now. I know that to get your card you must average 200+ for 2 consecitive 66 games leagues or tournaments. So I'm working on that, and hopefully get that accomplished. OK the questions, should I go to some regional tournaments or bowl a couple actual national tour tournaments? How did you work you way up into the National tour? How much is it to enter a tournament, and expense for a week totally with board and room and stuff? What is the qualifing games like, lane conditions, varied? What type of style are they done in? How many balls to you bowl with in a weeks time in a tournament *lane condition changes and what not*? Do the lanes vary to the extremes? What do you do to build endurance for the week, with bowling so many games? Do you have a work out? If so is it with weights or more of a cardiovascular work out?

Ok I guess that is enough. I really appriciate the time. OK bragging time. I believe that you are one of the best. Reason being your spare conversions, concentration, your out goingness, how you present yourself, and many more to mention. My father as always told me to learn your ways in bowling, and I have, to some extent though. I do like to throw a down and in path of the ball, and it has done very good with the different lane conditions that I'm presented with in the different youth tournaments I go to. Well thank you for the time and if you can't answer all of the questions, I understand. Good luck this week in New York, and keep it in the pocket.
Sincerely,
Derek

Hi Derek,
After you are able to average 200 and are eligible to join the PBA I would suggest bowling in some regional tournaments first. If after bowling for quite a while (a year or so) and you are able to finish in the top 5 in several events and you are in the top 10 at the end of the year stats you might be ready for the tour. You are eligible to bowl on tour after cashing in 2 regional tournaments, but the tour has much better players and it can be very expensive out here. I bowled 3 national tournaments in 1981 (no cashes) and 5 in 1982 (making the top 24 twice) after joining in the summer of 1980. I went out on tour full time in 1983. The tournament entry fees are $155 for regionals and $400 for national tournaments. The expenses vary on your lifestyles, who you travel with if anyone, how you travel and where you happen to be (New York can be very expensive). But I would say expenses can average anywhere from $400 to $1200 per tournament. You might have to come out and watch a tournament to see what goes on to see what the qualifying games are like. I usually use 1 or 2 strike balls in a block and a spare ball. The lanes are oiled using different sport patterns which are normally much more difficult than house conditions plus we move lanes every game during qualifying which can lower your average several pins. They lanes don't very as much as they used to since the lanes are redressed for each squad of competition, but they do still break down quite a bit. I don't do much working out. Every once in a while I get motivated, but for the most part I am kind of lazy when it comes to working out. I hope these 'answers' help.




Terri    February 6, 2002
Romulus
NY

Hi Walter,
Please give me a few pros and cons of this new format and also the pros and cons of the tournament format when I used to come and watch a few years ago. If I came to watch a tournament now for the week what changes would I see? Also how is the wildcard determined? When giving the pros and cons..how does it relate to you and how does it relate to other bowlers??Thanks, Terri

Hi Terri,
Most tournaments have 2 squads which is similar to the old system. However instead of bowling two 6 game blocks on one day and another 6 game block on the next day we now bowl 9 straight games and then the field is cut to the top 64. So you need to pay attention and not get to far behind. On the 2nd day the top 64 bowl another 9 games and then the field is cut to the top 32. This is where the format is much different. We used to cut to the top 24 after 18 games and those 24 would bowl three 8 game blocks to determine the TV players. Now we are paired up 1 vs 32, 2 vs 31 and so on, for a best of 5 match which if you loose, you are eliminated from the tournament. Usually those top 32 players are separated into 2 sessions with 8 matches early and 8 matches late. The winners of the early matches meet the next morning for 4 'early' matches and the winners of the late matches meet the next afternoon for 4 'afternoon' matches. These winners are paired up that evening (early and late) to determine the players for the show. Since there are 8 players going for the show on the 3rd evening (32 on the 2nd evening cut to 16 for the morning/afternoon matches on the 3rd day) - 4 players advance by virtue of winning their match. The wildcard match is comprised of the player who has the most losses of the 4 winners (or lowest average if tied for losses) and the player who has the most wins of the 4 losers in the round of 8 (or the least losses if tied for wins, or highest average if tied wins and losses). The wildcard match winner goes back into the bracket where the wildcard winner came from.

There are many pros and cons. I like the newer qualifying format except that it takes quite a while to bowl when we have 4 players per pair (almost 5 ˝ hours). But it seems to be a much fairer system to cut after 18 games. What I don't care for is that the 18 games don't really mean much as long as you make the top 32. Many weeks the top seeded players get 'knocked' out of the tournament in their first match, where in the old format they would still be in contention of the tournament if not going for the lead after loosing a few early games.

I guess the new format is an extension of the TV show which I have never been overly happy with. One game to decide what took 42 or 56 games to set up. But the step-ladder TV show was a decent alternative to showing the final games of the match play rounds which might have one player running away with the tournament and a 'boring' finish even though there were many exciting position round matches over the years. I have many ideas on this subject, but I am not going to go any further with this.

I hope I didn't confuse too many people with my explanations.



Brian   December 7, 2001
Saginaw
MI

Hello Walter Ray,
First of all, I'd like to congratulate you on your season so far. Spectacular to say the least. I've been an admirer since you started in 1980. My question is rather a request for advice. I recently became a member in September. I currently work for a Communications company as a Data Engineer and cant really dedicate my time fully to either Regional or National Tour, but I plan on hitting as many as possible. What advice could you give me to prepare for today's PBA. I'm 35 now and really want to give this a go before I get any older. Hope we can meet sometime also. Would be a thrill for me. Good luck on the rest of the season!!

Best Regards,
Brian Woodcock

Hi Brian,

It sounds like you have a bit of a problem. It does take a bit of a commitment if you want to be competitive in PBA competition. Try and practice as often as possible and play in as many tournaments as possible. That is some of the best advice I can give you. The more you bowl, the better prepared you will become.


Terri   December 7, 2001
Romulus
NY

Hi Walter,
"No-name"?? Is it my imagination or are there more amateur bowlers now bowling professionally?? Has the increase in money enticed them to make the change?

Keep knocking the pins down...I'll be thinking of you… I have a job interview myself this afternoon. Maybe we'll both hit strikes!!! Take care. Terri

I see Doug cashed…but Ryan may have a chance!!! Tell them we said hi!

Hi Terri,
It would seem that the PBA's larger prize funds has lured some of the high roller bowlers. I have heard that some of the prize funds have lowered a bit in the high roller events. I believe that some restrictions have been placed on some of the very successful bowlers in those events.

I did bowl pretty well at the US Open. Ryan bowled well but came up a bit short with a 5th place finish. Good luck on your interview.



Terri    November 1, 2001
Romulus
NY

Comments: Walter..how do you like the TV format? A few pros and cons! The first few telecasts were simply awful!!! A few were painful to watch! It still needs some improvement. I can't put my finger on it yet..but I'm not enjoying the telecast as I used to. After all I've been following your bowling since 1993, when you only had 5 titles!!

I really enjoyed this website! It has been done really well and also gives a nice personal as well as a professional personality to Walter.

Please keep us current. Terri

Hi Terri, The new TV format isn't really that different in that there are 4 matches with 5 players. There is no #1 seed, but there are 3 'top seeds' who only need to win 2 matches to win the tournament. The other 2 players in the wildcard match need to win 3 matches to win. As in the 'old' format if you lose a match on TV you are eliminated. So in that respect the 'new' TV format isn't that much different than the 'old' TV format.

Hopefully I will be able to make more TV finals so that I can win another tournament! Thanks for cheering me on.




Dan    July, 2001
OH

Comments: Hello, I hope that you do not mind answering a few questions for me. I know that you are busy and probably don't have a lot of time to read and respond to emails, but when you get time could you please respond? I was wondering what it's like on tour. I want to join the PBA this fall but am a little nervous. Do you drive to every tournament or do you fly? Do you ever get to spend time at home and with your family? If someone is lucky enough to get a sponsor, do they pay for everything or does the player still pay the most of their expenses? I hope that you don't mind answering these questions. You never no maybe in a year or two I will be bowling you for the $120,000 check at the PBA Championship. Thanks, Dan

I usually drive as I have a 5th wheel trailer. But I do fly when the distances are easy to drive to. I do spend a fair amount of time at home with my wife when the tour is off and she usually accompanies me when I am on tour. We are apart when I do exhibitions, appearances and some tournaments. It depends on the arrangement you make with a 'sponsor' as to how your expenses would get paid, but the player is responsible for taking care of their own expenses. If you can get somebody to help in that area, then great. Good luck in your quest to bowl for a living.



Michael    July, 2001
Sebastian
Fl

Comments: Walter, I really like your site. How many games on average, do touring players bowl a week? Walter Ray Replies: When we are on tour the good players get most of their bowling while in competition, that used to be 42 games a week. Plus the different practice sessions and pro-ams would bring the number of games bowled in a week to about 70. With the new format the number might drop to about 50 or 60. While the tour is off some of the pros take it easy and relax. I don't bowl much during the off season, but I do bowl in a few regional events to keep some of my game around. So during the off season I probably average about 15 games a week with many weeks going by where I don't bowl at all.

Jason
Pleasanton
CA

Comments: Walter: Just wondering if there you and some of the younger players seem to knock heads, especially Robert Smith. Last time I saw you two bowl each other it appeared to be personal. Thanks.Jason

Hi Jason,

I have bowled Robert Smith many times (even a couple of times on TV) and also some of the other younger players. I don't know where you saw us bowl against each other, but I don't think I had anything personal with Robert except that I want to beat him as I am sure he wants to beat me.

Of course with the new format, the matches might develop a bit more confrontation since if you lose you will be out of the tournament. But normally I respect my opponents and realize that I can't win all the time and I hope to not lose too much of the time.




Kathy    June 25
Baltimore
MD

Comments: Country Club Lanes in Baltimore County, Md is hosting the pro bowling tour August 10, 11 and 12th. Will you be with this tour. I would love to see you in person as I have been a fan for quite a few years and we don't get to see you on television anymore.
Thanks, Kathy

The tournament you are referring to is an Eastern regional tournament. I could bowl if I really wanted to, but there is a PBA regional event in Orlando (80 miles from where I live) that same weekend. But I will be playing in the World Horseshoe Pitching championships in Hibbing Minnesota that weekend. I will be in York PA for an appearance next week (August 3 & 4). The tour will be on TC this fall on ESPN on Tuesday evenings.



Greg
Brisbane,
Australia

Hi there Walter, My name is Greg and I am from Brisbane, AustraliaWhat do you think its takes to get on the PBA Tour. What would I need to do to compete in the USA?

Hi Greg,

To become a member of the PBA requires a 200 average for 2 years in league competition or an equivalent. To go on tour you need to 'cash' in 2 PBA regional tournaments; however, as a non USA resident you may get that waved. It may take a little while ( year or two) to become competitive on tour even if you do really well in regional events. You would want to be in the top 3 in your area (Australia). Of course there are always exceptions.




Mike    April, 2001
Turlock
CA

Who has been your toughest opponent over the years? I remember back in the 80's there was a bowler Mark Baker that seemed to do pretty well back then. Is he still bowling on tour? Keep up the great bowling I enjoy following your career. Mike

Hi Mike,

There are many great bowlers out here. Unfortunately the way the TV shows are we actually don't get a chance to bowl each other (certain players) very much. Dave Husted and Del Ballard have probably gotten me more than most, but I have probably bowled them less than a total of 10 times. But in match play we bowl each other all the time. So much so that I don't worry about it. If you think somebody has your number, you are in trouble when you bowl him.

Mark Baker was a great bowler and I don't think he ever quite reached his potential. He then had some back problems and had surgery. I don't think that he is bowling that much any more, but I do see him at some of the western events where he is hanging out with his old roommate Dave Husted.




Dan
London
OH

Comments: Walter, You are the greatest bowler of all time. It is truly awesome to get to watch you bowl. I was wondering how often do you practice to get that good.

It is my dream to be a pro bowler. I was also wondering how you new for sure that it was time for you to join the PBA?

Dan

Hi Dan,

I probably practice the least of any pro bowlers. I think that is because of my horseshoe pitching background. I used to bowl about 30 - 50 games a week (mostly tournaments on the weekends) before I was on tour. The experience gained from tournament competition is much better than practice, because people normally do things a little bit different under pressure. When the tour is off as it is now I don't bowl much. I haven't bowled since the last regional I was in and I probably won't until a few days before my next one in a couple of weeks.

I started out bowling in handicap tournaments and quickly moved up to the scratch tournaments. One time a league teammate of mine was talking about a regional tournament he was at. I figured I should try it since I thought I was better than he was. Of course he wasn't winning those events, but he was competing in them. I soon was bowling in the PCB tournaments in southern California which are similar to Regional events. After bowling a couple regional events as a non member and cashing in one I decided to join the PBA.

If I were you I would bowl in local events as much as possible and even bowl the regionals as a non member. Good luck.




Scott
Cincinnati
OH

Comments: Walter Ray-Your an outstanding bowler!! I heard that when the tour returns with a "new bowling season"...that the TV Finals will only feature 3 bowlers and 2 TV matches!! Would you happen to know anything about that? I miss the ABC days with Chris and Nelson Burton Jr. on saturday afternoons.

Thanks for the time-
Scott

Walter Ray Replies: Hi Scott,

As of right now I don't know the exact format that the tour is going to use in the fall. The new heads of the PBA are interested in different formats. I don't agree with some of their ideas, but they are in charge. Hopefully they will be making an announcement regarding the tour very soon. A lot of people used to complain about Chris and Bo, but now a lot of people miss them. Personally I like Phil Ferguson and Marshall Holman the best. I would rather see somebody who knows bowling working in the booth.




Barry
West Palm
FL

Comments: I would like to take this opportunity to thank Walter Ray for his time he gave to my fiancee and daughter last year at Lakeland (orange bowl) southern region stop. This was my first and very impressionable year out on the Southern Region and I was nervous just asking Mr. Williams for a picture. But as the true professional he is he had no problem with the photo opportunity. If you ever want to see a class act in action, then you have got to see Mr.Williams interact with the fans. You have made a fan and fellow bowler feel more at home this past year with your kind words and friendly smile.

But I do have some Questions: How did you start out when you arrived on the Tour? Did you struggle or did you dominate? What is your best memory you have of being on tour?

Barry Staley Jr
West Palm Beach, FL

Hi Barry,

I first started bowling PBA events in March or April of 1980. I first bowled as non member in a couple of regionals. I didn't cash in my first event, but I did manage to cash in the 2nd one. I was also bowling PCB tournaments in southern California which were similar to PBA regionals. I bowled my first national event in 1981. I didn't cash in my first 5 national events. My first cash on the national tour came in the summer of 1982 when I finished 17th. In my next event I finished in 8th place. I bowled Steve Cook in the position round, he made the show.

I also managed to end up 2nd on the regional point list in 1982 and went on tour full time in 1983 after I finished all of my classes in college. My first winter tour started a little slower than I wanted with 2 cashes in 6 events. Then I made the show and finished 3rd in the next tournament. That was good because I was bowling on mostly my own money. I managed to bowl well enough to win more money than I was spending for the next couple of years. In 1986 everything clicked. The rest is history as they say.

It is hard to say what my best memory is, but making my first show was awesome. My first win wasn't too bad either. Good luck out here and keep working at it. It normally does take a little bit of time.




Rodney
Mesa
Az

Comments: My name is Rod Hilton. I am Stan Hilton's younger brother. I have watched you pitch horseshoes from the 70's at the Pomona Fair. I no longer play horseshoes but I do bowl. Stan and I watched you in Tucson and Phoenix last year. We know that your schedule is tight but the next time you are in our area, we would be honored if we could take you to dinner.

My stepdaughter (Rhonda Buckley) has been bowling since she was 8 years old. She and her partner set a women state doubles record several years ago (786 series and 719). She has bowled in several PWBA regionals and the mini eliminator in Vegas. She has cashed in every major tournament she has entered. Last year she averaged 214 in league play. She bowls in local and state tournaments. This last weekend she averaged 219 for 9 games in the Arizona Stae Womens Tournament, on demanding condition. She took 2nd in all events. I am telling you this to show she is an above average bowler. I would like to see her bowl some PWBA tournaments. She is shy, beautiful and does not have that drive nor money toplay with the big girls. I personally feel that with some help, both personal and professionally, she could be a successful PWBA bowler. I don't want her to turn 60 years old some day and say "what if". I plan on helping her as much as I can financially.

I would like your professional advice on getting her started. Things like Ballrep. possibilities, mental game and etc. Thank you in advance for any words of wisdom for her. I love your website, I am overwhelmed by the size and content. It is a great site. Stan does not have a computer so I will pass on interesting tidbits to him. Rodney H

Hi Rodney,

It is nice to hear from you. One of these days you'll have to start pitching again.

Congrats on your step-daughter doing so well bowling. However you stated that she doesn't have the drive to play with the big girls. If she isn't comfortable trying to compete against the best bowlers I don't know if there is anything you can or should do to try and get her to compete on the ladies tour. She obviously enjoys bowling, but many top bowlers are content in not pursuing it as an occupation. But if she is just a little bit shy she should still be able to compete if she truly wants to. I would encourage her to bowl as many of the local regional tournaments as possible. And also see if she can get some spots in the local National tournaments (if the rules allow it) or other big local tournaments.

Until she bowls on tour she isn't going to be able to take advantage of a Ball Rep (normally) as their main job is to help get their products on TV. Some of the ball companies don't have reps for the ladies tour let alone their local tournaments. And the ball reps aren't as likely to work with unknown players as they wouldn't have much time for the players in contention. Most of what will help her is what she will learn bowling in as much competition as possible. A coach would be great. I am not sure who are the best coaches in your area, but I seem to remember Wayne Zahn being in the Phoenix area. Ask around, especially among the better bowlers. Who would a local pro see for help?

Good luck to her and I'll look for her on the ladies tour.




Randal
Lexington
AL

Comments: Hi, Walter Ray: I think it's great that you have a Web Paige. (Sorry, I can't resist puns.)

Anyway, how do you deal with the fact that pro bowlers unfortunately don't get the media coverage (and money) that athletes in some of the other sports get? Do you think bowling will ever be able to shed its "Rodney Dangerfield" label and get more respect?

Also, do you know if pro bowling will ever return to network TV? I don't have cable, and I miss seeing you and the other bowlers in action. (Even if I don't get to see it, I hope you can someday roll a 300 on TV.)Thanks, Randal

Hi Randal,

It is kind of frustrating that bowlers don't get the media coverage and money that some of the other sports get. Hopefully with the help of the new owners and management of the PBA that will improve.

As of right now it looks like professional bowling will remain on cable TV (ESPN - contract to be signed soon I hope). There is also the possibility of Internet coverage in the future. I would suggest going to your local bowling center when the shows come on (that goes for the Ladies or Seniors also) and watch the shows on their big screens with other bowling fans. That means that they need to show bowling and not other sports when bowling is on!!

I would love to bowl a 300 on TV, but I have kept missing that score!




Jim   Feb, 2001
Dillsburg
Pennsylvania

Walter Ray,
I had seen you few times in Mechanicsburg Pa when you bowled PBA tour. Do you still remember that you won the title at that place ? Here are few questions I like to ask you:

1) I always want to know what's like to bowl on tour condition. What's so difficult to bowl on tour condition?

2) You are amazed how simple and straightforward you bowl maybe except your flying arms. Are you using 15lb or 16lb pound bowling ball ? How many hand releases do you use during PBA tour ? How long will you continue to bowl?

I'm rooting for you to break the career titles.thanks,Jim

Hi Jim,

(1) Basically typical house conditions put most of the oil in the middle of the lane in a rectangular pattern down the lane. This creates a very definite place to play the lanes. If you put a any amount of side rotation on the ball (90% of the bowlers do this, 100% of the pros) the ball can or will 'bounce' off of the dry area. In other words a player can miss their target and still get the ball to pocket. On tour the dry area isn't very strong so if you make a mistake left or right the ball isn't guided to pocket quite as well as on a house shot.

The other thing about the tour is that the lanes are oiled once a day (normally) and even if you start playing the outside of the lanes in the morning squad, by the late squad the right handers are usually playing the left part of the lane. In addition to this, basically every game the pros bowl on is on a different pair of lanes which are all a little bit different and the pros get no practice after the block starts, so they have to make adjustments based on the quality of their shots. Sometimes the moves they make are based on bad shots, and sometimes they move into a part of the lane which is playing differently than they expected.

(2) I started using a 15 pound ball last year. I could probably still use a 16 pound ball if I wanted. But I am not sure that I need to.

I don't know exactly how many releases I have, but I have basically 3 speeds. And I have a couple of different hand positions where I can throw the ball really straight, a little bit of hook and a fair amount of hook (for me). But I don't normally try to throw a straight ball with the slow or medium speeds. And I also don't normally try to hook the ball with a lot of speed (doesn't work for me).

I plan to bowl on tour as long as I can be a factor out here. The year I am not able to make any telecasts is the year I will look long and hard about being out on tour. But there is no reason why I can't compete for another 4 to 6 years.




Chris   Feb 2001
Howard Lake
MN

Hello;
First of all I would like to welcome you to the hammer family, I think they have the best line-up of equipment in bowling.

I carry a 4D Reactive, 2001 Black, And a Sledge Hammer for wet/med lanes and a Urethane Claw hammer and The Reaper for mostly dry lanes, and a Glow claw for ten-pins. This is my first year bowling league on a synthetic lane. I bowl twice a week and carry a 190+ avg on both leagues.

My question for you is, Does the PBA host any tournaments that non-members can enter? If they do, are there any in the midwest?

Thank you for your time and I hope to have the privilege of bowling with you and the entire PBA family sometime in my future.

Hammer, Hammer, Hammer;
Chris

Hi Chris,

You can currently bowl regional tournaments if there are openings and as of right now they are giving about 3 spots in most national tournaments, but most of those are win a spots. Since you live in MN, I would look at the PBA's midwest regional schedule for tournaments to bowl in. They should be good experience if you get the chance.




Tim
Pontiac IL
Hey Walter you are my favorite bowler, I met you in Peoria, Illinois outside the Landmark Recreation Center in the Parking Lot and got your picture. It was great, since you are my favorite bowler. That was the 1st time I saw live professional bowling and it was one of the greatest things I have ever done. But I am disappointed that the PBA doesn't go there anymore. Are You? Do you think it is ever going to come back to Peoria? One last question I love to bowl, and I was wondering if bowling in College would maybe help me make the PBA someday. Thanks, Tim

Hi Tim, I am glad that you enjoyed the tournaments that were held in Peoria. I recommend to anyone who enjoys bowling to go and watch a tournament live, especially the match play and even the qualifying rounds. The TV show is such a small part of the tournament.

It doesn't look like we will be having a national tournament in Peoria for at least a few months. I don't know the schedule of the tour for the next year, but as soon as the PBA knows I am sure that they will put something on their website.

Bowling in college sounds like a smart step, especially getting a good education. Having a good backup plan is always smart no matter what you do. Good luck.




Ricky
Los Angeles,
CA

Comments: HELLO WALTER I HAD THE PLEASURE OF MEETING YOU AT CAL BOWL SOME TIME AGO. I'M 37 YRS OLD A LEFTY ABOUT 220 AVG. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT A 37 YEAR OLD JOINING YOU GUYS OUT THERE? IS IT SOMETHING YOU WOULD DO AT THAT AGE OR JUST KEEP BOWLING LOCAL EVENTS? I WILL BE CHECKING MY E-MAIL FOR YOUR COMMENTS THANK'S RICK BLUETT

Hi Rick, I would suggest bowling the regional events. You can bowl as a non-member if you aren't sure about joining. As far as bowling on tour, I would recommend the regional first and if you did well in them then try tour events. I believe that the PBA has some programs which are beneficial to its members (such as good ball prices).


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