Bowling US Open 2013 video replay.

If you missed any of the US Open saturday here is a link to watch it. Also watch the first match that was not televised.

 http://stormbowling.com/news/2013/07/4195

Bowling 2013 US Open champions.

Well all 8 TV finalists were on STORM staff. That might be a preview as to what may be in the future.
The way it turned out? Well let me give a little personal insight. I am going to agree with the comment of someone I consider a friend and was on that show " Why does 1 game have to decide a champion? " Interesting question, yes? Here's why. Anybody can beat anybody on any given day in a 1 game match. It is not so much skill and experience as it is luck and getting breaks. If you saw the whole show you know what I am talking about. Sure I had my personal favorites to win, but in the end it really didn't matter to me cause they were all STORM. Plus I know how it is in a one game sprint. I describe it as lining a 100 people up of equal ability for a 5 yard sprint, in 10 races you are likely to get 10 different winners, It is what it is. I some times wonder why they don't try to run it like they run golf tournaments. Imagine if Tiger Woods lead the tournament all week only to lose in a 1 game match. I'm thinking there would be a HUGE discussion about it on the monday after the show, Ya think?? Oh well, anyway here are video interviews of the winners.

Bowling 2013 US Open, Finalists for TV.

The field is set for today. Kelly and Jason are the top seeds. Kelly has great ball reaction and should win today. Jason looks to be unstoppable with great pin carry.
You don't want to miss this final. Today on ESPN at Noon eastern time.

Bowling 2013 US Open 1st round match play results.

Well it is the same 4 people on top. But as expected Kelly Kulick is back on top of the women's side.
So STORM is still rocking it at the open.
Here are the links to the full results.

2013 Bowling's U.S. Open - Women

Match Play Round 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2013 Bowling's U.S. Open - Men

Match Play Round 1

 

 

 

Bowling 2013 US Open leaders after qualifing.

The top 2 leaders on the men's and women's side are Liz Johnson, Kelly Kulick and Jason Belmonte, Pete Weber. Here is a link to current scores.
Women's match play round 1

Men's match play round 1

Just a note of interest, All 4 of these bowlers are bowling with STORM bowling balls.

Bowling 2013 US Open update

Well I am sad that I could not get my schedule to cooperate so that I could be in Columbus and actually be bowling in the open myself this year.
But I have been catching some video of the event and as expected the scores are a good 10 pins higher over all this year due to the shorter pattern used.
Also I was correct the 9 board appears to be the out of bounds only about 1% of balls missing outside of the 9 board will strike.
The leaders after day 2 are Kelly Kulick on the women's side and Jason Belmonte on the men's side.
 With the shorter pattern this year I expect Kelly to lead most of the way and she should win the women's side. On the men's side? Well that's a tough one Pete Weber has a good chance to repeat but he will have his hands full as some of the power players will have a chance this year with the shorter pattern allowing them a few boards more mistake room.

Bowling 2013 US Open

Well the 2013 US Open starts. I have bowled a couple of US Opens in the past and if you scroll down this page you will see one of my comments about what it's like bowling on that pattern. Now this year they shortened the pattern by a couple of feet back to 38 feet in length. But don't think that will make it any easier, cause it won't. The problems that are created by missing on the 42 foot will still exist on this years 38 foot pattern. The only real difference will be that the gutter will be at about the 9 board instead of the 12 board like it was a couple of years ago. Also you will be using slightly less aggressive bowling balls. I say slightly less because the best way to play this condition is to stay with a little more aggressive ball than you would think and use a weaker or less aggressive hand release.
The picture below gives a funny but VERY true description of how the Open pattern plays. If you ever bowl the US Open, make sure you leave your emotions back at home in a box. Cause having emotions at this tournament will dig you a huge hole. I have said before and I'll say it again the US Open is the toughest shot on the planet EVER! Anyone who has ever bowled in it will NOT disagree!