Babylon, NY: Hector Diaz Jr., a 36 year-old IT Director from the Bronx, NY, won the $2,000 top prize at LIGBT’s 2016 Memorial Day Weekend Major at AMF Babylon. Hector secured his first LIGBT title with an impressive 235 game giving him a 13 pin victory over second place finisher Christopher Lee, New York, NY who earned $1,000 with a 222. Finishing third was Frank Lunghi, Farmingdale, NY with a 219 worth $750 and fourth was taken by Gary Paulsen, Massapequa, NY with a 212 worth $500.
The final 4 shootout was dominated early by Hector as he struck in the first 4 out of 5 frames to take a commanding 40 pin lead. But in the final frame, due to some late opens by Hector and a string of strikes by Chris and Gary it was anyone’s title. Both Chris and Gary needed a double in the tenth to win the title but both failed to complete the comeback.
The LIGBT Memorial Day Weekend Major drew a strong 4 squad crowd of 220 entries plus 36 desperado entries. A total of 42 bowlers cashed in a prize fund that paid $10,190. Kegel’s 41 foot Turnpike pattern was used and scoring was on the moderate side for an LIGBT major with cuts ranging from 701 to 723. High series of the tournament was shot by Scott Teitler, Patchogue, NY with a 796 in the Sunday 3pm squad. Thirteen bowlers earned a Brunswick Ultimate Nirvana by shooting the high handicap score each game in every squad.
LIGBT’s next tournament is a house shot event at Astoria Bowl on Sunday, June 5th (1pm & 3pm). Top prizes are guaranteed to pay $1,000, $500, $300 and $250. One in 6 each squad advances to the finals and will cash for a minimum of $80. Entry fees are only $65 & $55. For complete results of the Memorial Major please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Kegel, Randi Siegel Law Offices, and CLS Custom Upholsterers.