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February 2, 2023 - Today, we bowled the 3rd day of qualifying on a 39ft flat pattern. Going into today, I was sitting 12th and really wanted a safe game-plan. Our squad was first to bowl at 8am so we didn’t have the luxury of watching the other players bowl on the pattern. Without seeing squads before us and what they were throwing and how they were playing the lanes, I made the decision to play the lanes very safe. I knew there was potential for higher scores throwing my oldie but goodie, Hamme …

February 1, 2023 - Day 2 at the US Open was a completely different game plan than day 1. On the 43 ft "top hat-like" pattern, it created an opportunity for good scores. Even though they were much more playable than day one, I had to keep in mind that it’s still the US open and patience is everything. Game one. I decided to go with my trusty Track Paradox (again) to allow me to control the pocket and hopefully stay out of trouble as the lane transitions. I think my game plan was solid, but m …

JANUARY 31, 2023 - Day 1 at the US Open in Indianapolis this year was very crazy. Trying to deal with the excitement, the freezing weather, nerves of the fresh start of a new year along with trying to handle a very difficult 49ft flat pattern. At the beginning of the block, I had a plan on using the brand new Track Archetype (I am extremely excited for this ball) and then as the lanes started hooking a bit and the transition started, I would go to my trusty Track Black Paradox and rely on that a …

As 2022 comes to an end, we'd like to say thank you to each and every one of you for your continued support of Buddies Pro Shop and our entire tour team. Thank you for making 2022 a great year. We wish you all a blessed and prosperous 2023. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

With the first half of 2022 about to wrap up, here's a little recap of what has happened so far in 2022.The PBA season season opened with BuddiesProShop.com Tour Staffers, Francois Lavoie and Jake Peters each qualifying for their respected PBA Players Championships regions TV stepladder shows. Jake followed up the telecast with a TV show appearance at the US OPEN. Up next was staffer Packy Hanrahan finishing in 2nd place at the PBA Flo-bowling event.The Tournament of Champions saw staffter Kris …