What is the format for the remaining tournaments at Thunderbowl Lanes, Allen Park, Michigan?
The five PBA World Series of Bowling “animal pattern” championships will use the following format: Day 1 – Practice Session Day 2 – Qualifying (7 game blocks) Qualifying Rd of 72 – 1 (open division) Qualifying Rd of 20 – 1 (women’s division) Qualifying Rd of 72 – 2 (open division) Qualifying Rd of 20 – 2 (women’s division) Cut to the top 28 players (open division) Cut to the top 8 players (women’s division) Day 3 – Match Play (best 4 out of 7) Round of 28 (open division, #5 – #28) Round of 16 (open division, winners & #1 – #4) Round of 8 (women’s division) Round of 8 (open division) Round of 4 (women’s division) Day 4 – ESPN Telecast (Taped) TBD Q: WHY IS THERE SO LITTLE TIME BETWEEN END OF THE U.S. WOMEN’S OPEN/TOUR TRIALS AND THE START OF THE PBA WOMEN’S SERIES PRESENTED BY USBC? A: The US Women’s Open is the first week of August and the PBA World Series of Bowling begins August 14, 2009. There is a week between the conclusion of the U.S. Women’s Open finals and the start of the PBA
