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Garden City, NY: The LIGBT ran its second house shot series event of Season 17 at AMF Garden City and crowned 2 great champions. The handicap title was won by Mark Ferrara, Massapequa Park, NY worth $1,000. The scratch title was won by Quan Jacob, Palisades Park, NJ worth $450. The top 2 in the scratch event was the exact opposite as Quan won the scratch title and Mark finished in 2^nd place. Mark earned $1,250 in prize money while Quan took home $950.

The 4-person handicap final shootout quickly became a 2-person match between Mark and Quan. Mark, who was getting 11 pins in handicap from Quan, threw 10 out of 11 strikes before finishing with a 9-count and a 289 handicap game. Quan started with 6 strikes, and actually took the lead from Mark in the 6th frame. But Quan failed to strike in the 7^th and 10^th frames and had to settle for 2^nd place and the $500 prize. Mark locked up the title with a double in the 10^th.  Doug Roszkowski, Greenwich, CT started slow but finished with a 6-timer to grab 3^rd place with a 229 earning $300. Rounding out the top 4 was Vito Genova Sr., Franklin Square, NY with a 223 worth $250.

Quan won the scratch event by shooting an incredible 1039 series to earn the $450 top prize. Finishing in 2^nd place, just 7 pins behind, was Mark Ferrara with a 1032 series earning $250. Rounding out the top 3 in scratch was Joel Wagan, New Hyde Park, NY with a 987 worth $150. The scratch event drew 16 entries and paid out a 4-person prize list totaling $960.  

LIGBT’s House Shot Series Event #2 drew a field of 67 entries, paid out $4,160 in prize money, and had 16 bowlers go to the cashing window. The side action paid out an additional $2,360 bringing the day’s total payout to $6,520. Scores to cash were 969 in the 49 & under handicap division, 948 in the senior handicap division, and 950 in the scratch event.

LIGBT’s next tournament is Sport Shot Series #3 at AMF Babylon; Sunday, December 22^nd (noon & 2pm.) To view the results and final shootout video of the AMF Garden City house shot tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Randi B. Siegle Law Offices, Turbo Grips, Many Styles of Bowling, and W.O.N. TV network.

Meadow, NY: The LIGBT ran its first Sport Shot Doubles tournament at AMF E. Meadow and crowned 2 champions. The winning doubles team was Donald Eubanks, Elmsford, NY and Jose Zambrano, Jackson Heights, NY shooting a 1,964 four-game series to earn the $2,000 top prize. This was the first time these competitors bowled together as doubles partners.  

Finishing in 2^nd place, just 3 pins behind with a 1,961 total, was Donald Eubanks, but with a different partner, Richard Hill, Brooklyn, NY earning the $1,000 runner-up prize. In third place was the team of Wesley Grant, Central Islip, NY and Richard Hill with a 4-game total of 1,955 worth $600. Rounding out the top 4 was the team of Alex Padmore, Jamaica, NY and Richard Hill with a 4-game total of 1,949 worth $500. Richard cashed in 3 of the top 4 spots with a fine 1,008 handicap series and Donald cashed in 5 out of the top 10 spots with a 953 handicap series.

A separate optional singles event was offered and won by Jose Zambrano with a 1,011 series worth $250. Finishing in 2^nd was Kameron Smith, Tobyhanna, PA with a 1,001 total worth $125. Rounding out the top 3 in singles was Donald Eubanks with a 953 worth $100. A total of 42 entries paid the optional $20 singles entry fee generating a 10-person $840 prize list.

The doubles event drew a nice field of 71 teams, with 10 teams cashing in the $5,720 prize fund. The side action paid out an additional $3,835 bringing the day’s total payout to $9,555. The cut score to cash on the “Autobahn” pattern was 1,845.

LIGBT’s next event is House Shot Series #2 at AMF Garden City on Sunday, December 8th—noon start. This is a 1-squad scratch and handicap event featuring 4-game qualifying and a shootout final. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Randi B. Siegel Law Offices, Many Styles of Bowling, and Turbo Grips, with all final shootouts streamed on W.O.N. Television.  

Deer Park, NY: The LIGBT visited Strike 10 Deer Park for a House Shot Spectacular and the final shootout lived up to the event’s name. Joe Scianna, Long Island, NY, finished with 6 strikes in a row to defeat Calvin Nottingham, Deer Park, NY 224-222. Joe earned the $1,500 top prize while Calvin took home $750. Finishing in 3^rd was Rob Miller, Manorville, NY with a 214 earning $500. Rounding out the top 5 was 4^th place finisher Weldon Drayton Jr., Brentwood, NY with a 212 worth $400 and 5^th went to Leon Kessee, Hempstead, NY with a 179 worth $300.

The 5-person final shootout had one of the best finishes in LIGBT history. Rob had the early lead by throwing a 5 timer in frames 3-7 but two late game splits open the door for Joe. Facing an incredible 60 pin deficit in the 6^th frame Joe, who opened twice in his first 5 frames, when sheet to eek out the victory. Calvin could have locked out Joe with a double in the 10^th frame but finished with a spare and second place. Weldon also had a shot at the title finishing with 6 strikes in his last 7 frames but failed to double in the 10^th to put the pressure on Joe.

The LIGBT House Shot Spectacular held drew 110 entries generating a $6,490 prize fund. Strike 10 Deer Park and Coaches Corner added $1,000 to the prize fund. A total of 30 bowlers went to the cashing window. The side action awarded an additional $1,785 bringing the total event payout to $7,565. Donna Ryan, Smithtown, NY won the bowling ball raffle.

Scores to cash on the house shot varied by division. The scratch cuts ranged from 685-708. The 49 & under handicap cuts ranged from 648 to 674. The 50 & over handicap cuts were 675-696. The wildcard winners were Nick Falsetta, N. Babylon, NY (1,303), Rich Hengel, East Meadow, NY (1,368), and Andrew Mienkiewicz, Dix Hills, NY (1,397)

LIGBT’s next tournament is a Handicap Doubles event at AMF E. Meadow, Sunday, December 1^st (noon start.) To view the results of the House Shot Spectacular at Strike 10 Deer Park Lanes please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Randi B. Siegle Law Offices, Turbo Grips, Many Styles of Bowling, and W.O.N. TV network.

Garden City, NY: LIGBT ran Sport Shot Series #2 at AMF Garden City and saw Julio Arnold, Woodside, NY return to the winner’s circle after a 7-year hiatus. Julio won his 3rd LIGBT title, and the $1,000 top prize, by defeating 16-year-old Jaiden Ng, Syosset, NY 259-253. Jaiden earned a $500 SMART scholarship for second place. There was a tie for 3^rd and 4^th place with 16-year-old student Jake Lau, Albertson, NY and 78-year-old senior Alex Padmore, Jamaica, NY both shooting 217 and each earning $275.

The final shootout was a close match as all 4 bowlers had a shot at the title going into the last few frames. Jaiden had the lead most of the game rolling 6 strikes in a row. Julio stayed close with a 4-timer going into the last frame. Jaiden needed a double in the final frame to overcome the 18-pin handicap advantage Julio had but a 7 count on his first ball gave Julio the victory. Jake and Alex had some late opens and finished in a tie for 3^rd place.  

The LIGBT 2-squad sport shot tournament drew 89 entries, paid out $4,570 in prize money, and had 24 bowlers go to the cashing window. The side action awarded an additional $3,215 bringing the total event payout to $6,985.  

Scores to cash on the Broadway pattern were 673 at noon and 662 at 2pm. The wildcard winner was Rich Hengel, East Meadow, NY with a 1,375 six-game series. High series of the day was shot by our 2nd place finisher Jaiden Ng with an 806 series in the noon squad. High woman of the day was Stephanie Pidala, Maspeth, NY with a 694 series which got her added to the finals.

LIGBT’s next tournament is a special “House Shot Spectacular” at Strike 10 Deer Park on Sunday, November 24^th (noon start.) To view the results of the AMF Garden City sport shot event please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Turbo, Many Styles of Bowling, WON Network, and Randi B. Siegle Attorney at Law.

AMF Babylon, NY: The LIGBT ran its first house shot series event of Season 17 and crowned 2 first time champions.  The handicap title was won by Kareem Byrd Jr., Bay Shore, NY worth $1,000. The scratch title was won by 16-year-old Mithrandir Loutan, Rosedale, NY earning a $600 SMART scholarship.

The handicap final shootout was exciting as all 4 bowlers were within 10 pins of each other heading into frame #7. Kareem took control of the match with a 4-timer, starting in the 7^th frame, to lock up a 12-pin victory with a 260. Sal Palazzola, Bayside, NY had a shot at the title right up to the final frame but settled for 2^nd place with a 234 worth $550. Third place was taken by William Tudy, Brooklyn, NY with a 229 worth $350. Rounding out the top 4 was Sean Teahan, Islip, NY with a 227 worth $300.   

Mithrandir won the scratch event by shooting a perfect 300 game in the scratch final shootout earning a $600 SMART scholarship. Finishing in 2^nd place was Michael Mirabile, Coram, NY with a 221 worth $300. Rounding out the top 3 in scratch was Sean Teahan with a 189 worth $200. The scratch event drew 28 entries and paid out a 7-person prize list totaling $1,620.  

LIGBT’s House Shot Series Event #1 drew a field of 98 entries, paid out $5,980 in prize money, and had 25 bowlers go to the cashing window. The side action paid out an additional $3,175 bringing the day’s total payout to $9,155. Scores to cash were 950 in the 49 & under handicap division, 914 in the senior handicap division, and 911 in the scratch event.

LIGBT’s next tournament is Sport Shot Series #2 at AMF Garden City; Sunday, November 17th (noon & 2pm.) To view the results and final shootout video of the AMF Babylon house shot tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Randi B. Siegle Law Offices, Turbo Grips, Many Styles of Bowling, and W.O.N. TV network

Meadow, NY: The LIGBT ran its first Handicap Doubles tournament of Season 17 at AMF E. Meadow and crowned 2 champions that are long-time club members. The winning doubles team was Calvin Nottingham, Deer Park, NY and Maniram Basdeo, Bronx, NY shooting a 2,024 four-game series to earn the $1,500 top prize. This was the first time these “LIGBT regulars” bowled together as doubles partners.  

Finishing in 2^nd place, just 13 pins behind with a 2,011 total, was the father & son team of Lenny Honig, Plainview, NY and Jeremy Honig, Melville, NY earning the $1,000 runner-up prize. In third place was the team of “up and coming stars” Aaron Rice, Islip Terrace, NY and Michael Mirabile, Coram, NY with a 4-game total of 2,007 worth $600. Rounding out the top 4 was the team of Guy Sereno, Massapequa, NY and Tony Genova, Franklin Square, NY with a 4-game total of 2,000 worth $400.

A separate optional singles event was offered and was won by Maniram Basdeo with a 1,047 total worth $300. Finishing in 2^nd place was Guy Sereno with a 1,027 total worth $130. Rounding out the top 3 in singles was Dom Wong, Port Washington, NY with a 1,008 worth $100. A total of 39 entries paid the $20 singles entry fee which generated a 10-person $780 prize list.

The doubles event drew a field of 59 teams, with 9 teams cashing in the $4,720 prize fund. The side action paid out an additional $3,100 bringing the day’s total payout to $7,820. The LIGBT welcomed 6 new members at AMF E. Meadow. The cut score to cash on the house shot pattern was 1,948.

LIGBT’s next event is House Shot Series #1 at AMF Babylon on Sunday, November 3^rd—noon start. This is a 1-squad scratch and handicap event featuring 4-game qualifying and a shootout final. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Randi B. Siegel Law Offices, Many Styles of Bowling, and Turbo Grips, with all final shootouts streamed on W.O.N. Television.  

E. Meadow, NY:  LIGBT’s Season 17 kicked off on Sunday at AMF E. Meadow with Sport Shot Series #1. Andrew Mienkiewicz won his 9th LIGBT title by defeating 17-year-old Jason Lam, Oakland Gardens, NY 258-231. Andrew earned the $1,000 top prize while Jason earned a $500 SMART scholarship for second place. Finishing in third was Mack Oakman, Melville, NY shooting a 196 worth $300. Rounding out the top 5 was 4^th place finisher Devon Johnson, Brooklyn, NY with a 183 worth $250 and 5^th place finisher Darcy Monroe, E. Meadow, NY with a 141 worth $200.

The lane pattern for sport shot #1 was the PBA Cheetah pattern. It surprisingly played very tough as scores were low all day. But Andrew, who shot a 492-scratch series in the first squad, found the line after he re-entered and made the finals with a 672-handicap series.

The final shootout was a 2-man race from the start. Jason started strong with a double but didn’t strike again until the 10^th frame. Andrew missed a 1-pin spare in the 2^nd frame but that seemed to ignite him and he threw a 4-timer to grab the lead over Jason in the 6^th frame. Andrew secured the title with another late triple locking up his 9^th title. Mack bowled well but had 3 opens in the middle of the game and settled for third place. Devon had 2 splits and couldn’t string strikes together. Darcy, one of the most consistent members of the club, had a rare bad game with 7 opens (5 were splits) and he never threw a strike.  

The LIGBT 2-squad sport shot tournament drew 59 entries, paid out $3,145 in prize money, and had 15 bowlers go to the cashing window. The side action awarded an additional $1,295 bringing the total event payout to $4,440.  

Scores to cash on the Cheetah pattern were 617 at noon and 636 at 2pm. The wildcard winner was Alex Padmore, Jamaica, NY with a 1,242 six-game series. High series of the day was shot by 4^rd place finisher Devon Johnson with a 702 series in the 2pm squad.  

LIGBT’s next tournament is a handicap doubles tournament at AMF E. Meadow on Sunday, October 27^th (noon start.) To view the results of the AMF E. Meadow sport shot event please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Turbo, Many Styles of Bowling, WON Network, and Randi B. Siegle Attorney at Law.

September 30, 2024

Syosset, NY: The Long Island Generations Bowling Tour (LIGBT), owned and operated by PINacle Events, Inc., is pleased to announce its Season 17 schedule featuring 33 tournaments. In addition, the LIGBT is partnering with many great sponsors including Brunswick Bowling, Turbo, The Law Offices of Randi Siegel, Many Stylesss of Bowling, and WON television.

LIGBT Season 17 will take the Tour to centers in Suffolk and Nassau Counties and feature 27 singles events and 8 doubles events. Fourteen of the tournaments will be competed on a sport shot while the remaining 21 on the host’s house shot. All singles house shot events feature 3 divisions: Scratch, 49 & under handicap, and 50+ handicap.

The LIGBT continues to guaranteed all prizes in singles events regardless of entries. Top prizes at every 1-day singles tournament pays $1,000-1^st, $500-2^nd, $300-3^rd, $250-4^th. All singles events feature a 1 in 4 cashing ratio. For the 4^th consecutive season, the LIGBT will not require a membership fee to compete.

Season 17 has added several new sponsors. LIGBT welcomes Brunswick as the “official ball of the LIGBT.” Turbo is a returning sponsor and provides the organization with triple tote rollers. All of the Brunswick balls and Turbo bags will be raffled off at the events. The Law Offices of Randi Siegel is returning for their 5^th year as an LIGBT sponsor.

The LIGBT is proud to partner with Many Stylesss of Bowling who will be offering LIGBT logo apparel. All LIGBT champions will be given a special LIGBT shirt commemorating their victory. Many Stylesss of Bowling will be creating an on-line store which can be accessed through LIGBTour.com.

The LIGBT is also proud to announce all final shootouts will be shown on WON television and their many streaming channels. This will be the 2^nd year LIGBT is partnering with WON and after a successful first season WON will be doubling the number of LIGBT shootouts it broadcasts.

The LIGBT is an amateur tournament organization offering professionally run bowling tournaments. Over its 16-year history the LIGBT has paid out over $10 million and run over 500 events attracting more than 90,000 bowlers. LIGBT’s success is due to integrity and trust bowlers have placed in the tournament staff.