News 2016

New Hyde Park, NY:  Hector Diaz Jr., a 37 year old IT Director from the Bronx, NY won his second LIGBT tournament at Herrill Lanes on Sunday.  Hector defeated his good friend Dwayne Redman, a toll collector also from the Bronx, 241-220 to win the $1,000 top prize. While Dwayne took home $600, third place went to NYC policeman Mike Simeone, Wantagh, NY with a 171 worth $400. Rounding out the final 4 was soon to be married Andrew Mienkiewicz, Massapequa, NY, with a 169 earning him $300.

The final shootout was a good one since there was only a 12 pin handicap difference among the 4 bowlers. Hector started the match with a double and never looked back. He continued to mark while the other 3 bowlers had several opens. Dwayne had a chance to make it close at the end but a muscle cramp in his arm severely limited his ability to throw the ball. With only one open Hector breezed to victory.

The Herrill Lanes tournament drew a great summer crowd of 130 entries, advanced 23 bowlers to the finals, and paid out $5,100. The tournament pattern was “Beijing” (35 feet) resulting in some of the lowest cut scores of the year: 669 at 1pm and 673 at 3pm. High series of the tournament was shot by David Chu, New York, NY with a 774  in the 3pm squad. Eddie Eng was the wildcard winner with a six game block of 1341.

LIGBT’s next tournament is a house shot event at Levittown Lanes on Sunday, July 24th. Top prizes are guaranteed to pay $1,000-1st, $500-2nd, $300-3rd, & $250-4th. One in 6 each squad advances to the finals and cashes for a minimum of $80. Entry fees are $65 & $55. For complete results of the Herrill Lanes tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Kegel, Randi Siegel Law Offices, and CLS Custom Upholsterers.

Farmingdale, NY:  Jeonghun Ji, a 33 year-old importer from Flushing, NY, won the $2,000 top prize at LIGBT’s 2016 July 4th Weekend Major at Farmingdale Lanes. Jeonghun won his first LIGBT title with an impressive 261 game giving him a 39 pin victory over second place finisher Lenny Nguyen, Flushing, NY who earned $1,000 with a 222. Finishing third was Steve Chiu, Little Neck, NY with a 216 worth $750 and fourth was taken by Eduardo DeJesus, Bronx, NY with a 189 worth $500.

Jeonghun won his first LIGBT title was a consistent performance in the shootout. He started with a double and stayed clean the rest of the game. When Jeonghun doubled in his last 2 frames the other bowlers were forced to shoot for second place. The other three shootout bowlers all shot well but were hurt by splits as each threw 3 of them during the shootout.

The LIGBT July 4th Weekend Major drew a 4 squad crowd of 214 entries plus 33 desperado entries. A total of 39 bowlers cashed in a prize fund that paid $9,820. Kegel’s 38 foot Taj Mahal pattern was used and scoring was moderate with cuts ranging from 698 to 722. High series of the tournament was shot by Hector Diaz Jr., Bronx, NY with a 796 in the Sunday 3pm squad. Twelve bowlers earned a brand new Brunswick Mastermind Strategy by shooting the high handicap score each game in every squad.

LIGBT’s next tournament is a sport shot event at Herrill Lanes on Sunday, July 17h (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 July 4th Major please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Kegel, Randi Siegel Law Offices, and CLS Custom Upholsterers.

Rockville Centre, NY:  Derek Brandi, a 28 year old video editor from Whitestone, NY won his third LIGBT tournament in a low scoring shootout at Rockville Centre Lanes. Derek defeated Becky Novello, Brooklyn, NY 214-196 to win the $1,000 top prize. While Becky took home $500 for second, third went to Joe Freeman, Ridgewood, NY with a 187 worth $350. Rounding out the final 5 was fourth place finisher Cameron Potts, Babylon, NY, with a 183 earning $300 and Max Thomas, Stamford, CT with a 173 worth $250 finished fifth.

The final 5 shootout at RVC Lanes was one of the lowest in LIGBT history. The USBC Masters pattern proved challenging all day and was very apparent in the shootout. Out of the 50 frames bowled there were 20 opens (40%!) Cameron had the only double but also had 5 opens. Derrick won the title because he only had two open frames and when he struck in the tenth he secured the $1,000 victory.

The RVC Lanes tournament drew a nice summer crowd of 102 entries, advanced 18 bowlers to the finals, and paid out $3,790. The tournament pattern was the 2016 USBC Masters resulting in very low cut scores; 695 in the 1pm squad and 684 in the 3pm squad. High series of the tournament was shot by second place finisher Becky Novello with a 764 in the 3pm squad. Sal Florindo, Forest Hills, NY, was the wildcard winner with a 1366.

LIGBT’s next tournament is our 2-day July 4th Weekend Major at Farmingdale Lanes (Friday, July 1 and Sunday, July 3). Top prizes are guaranteed to pay $2,000-1st, $1,000-2nd, $750-3rd, & $500-4th. One in 6 each squad advances to the finals and cashes for a minimum of $100. For complete results of the Rockville Centre Lanes tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Kegel, Randi Siegel Law Offices, and CLS Custom Upholsterers.

Astoria, NY:  Michelle Lasala, an office manager from Whitestone, NY, won her first LIGBT title with an historic victory at Astoria Bowl. Michelle defeated Emmanuel Edobar-Osula, Richmond Hill, NY, in LIGBT’s first ever 9^th & 10^th frame roll off 47-38 to earn the $1,000 top prize. Michelle and Emmanuel tied in regulation with a 225.  While Emmanuel earned $500 for second, David Ruiz, Whitestone, NY came in third with a 219 worth $350. Finishing fourth was Sueng Yoo, New York, NY with a 200 earning him $300.

All 4 shootout finalists were looking for their first LIGBT title. In a surprisingly low scoring match on a house shot, all 4 shootout finalists had an open by the 3^rd frame. The only double of the match was thrown by Emmanuel in 8^th and 9^th frames. The 225 tie came as a result of Michelle throwing a strike on her final ball in the tenth while Emmanuel opened with a split.

The tie-breaking roll off was exciting. Emmanuel shot first and threw a strike. Michelle started with a spare and doubled and 7 in her extra final frame. Emmanuel needed a strike on his first ball in his extra 10^th frame and completed the task. He needed 8 on his next shot to win the title but amazingly threw the ball in the gutter! Michelle was in shock at Emmanuel’s misfortune and both bowlers hugged each other when the match was over.

The Astoria Bowl house shot tournament drew a great crowd of 130 entries, advanced 23 bowlers to the finals, and paid out $4,830. The house shot resulted in moderate cut scores for an easy pattern; 759 at 1pm squad and 750 at 3pm. High handicap series of the tournament was shot by Emmanuel in the 3pm squad with an 833.   

LIGBT’s next tournament is sport shot handicap event at Rockville Centre Lanes on Sunday, June 26^th. Top prizes are guaranteed to pay $1,000-1^st, $500-2^nd, $300-3^rd, & $250-4th. One in 6 each squad advances to the finals and cashes for a minimum of $80. Entry fees are $65 & $55. For complete results of the Astoria Bowl tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Kegel, Randi Siegel Law Offices, and CLS Custom Upholsterers.

Syosset, NY: The Long Island Generations Bowling Tour (LIGBT) has completed its fall, spring and winter season 8 schedule that included 29 events throughout Long Island and Queens. Currently underway is a 9 event summer schedule that includes 2 major events, 3 house shot events, and 4 sport shot events. The LIGBT is a handicap bowling organization opened to all amateur bowlers with an average of less than 240.

Through LIGBT’s first 29 events there has only been 1 repeat champion; Archie Nabas, Queens Village, NY. Archie won his 2 titles at JIB and South Levittown Lanes. Three members have finished in the runner-up position twice; Sam Cooke, Patchogue, NY, Darryl McDuffie, Floral Park, NY and Andrew Mienkiewicz, Massapequa, NY.

Season 8 has already paid out over $180,000 in prize money and another $216,000 in side action. By the end of Season 8 over $500,000 will be won! Tommy Grunwald, Astoria, NY is the leading prize money winner with $5,000. Tommy’s has made only 1 finals this year in 7 events but he won the Super Tournament at Farmingdale Lanes that featured a $5,000 top prize. Adam DeRossi, Massapequa Park, NY is the second leading money winner with $3,205.

When you include prize money and side action the leading money earner is Jason Nicholas, Wantagh, NY with $10,765 in earnings. Two other bowlers have earned over $8,000; Darryl McDuffie and Sun Kim, Flushing, NY. The top 10 earns have all earned in excess of $5,000.

Being a constant casher is everyone’s goal. Terry Cooper, Brooklyn, NY and Adam DeRossi have both made the finals in 14 events. They have each bowled in 28 events for a 50% cashing ratio. The highest cashing ratio with 72% is Jason Nicholas. The top 12 cashers have made the finals in at least 10 events.

The LIGBT is a member’s only organization that is sponsored by Brunswick. All events use handicap scoring and only amateurs are welcome to participate. For additional information on the LIGBT please visit our website at www.ligbtour.com or contact our office at 1.877.900.6464.

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 5^th (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.

E. Meadow, NY:  Jason Nicholas, a 42 year old IT Director from Wantagh, NY loves AMF East Meadow. Jason won his second LIGBT tournament with both victories coming at East Meadow.  Jason defeated Gary Paulsen, Massapequa, NY 243-225 to win the $1,000 top prize. While Gary took home $500 third place went to Jerry Maley, Bayside, NY with a 214 worth $350. Rounding out the final 4 was Mike Nian, also from Bayside, NY, with a 208 earning him $300.

Jason’s second title was due to a clutch finish. Scoring was low throughout the shootout and as the match entered the 7^th frame the top 3 bowlers were separated by less than 5 pins. While Gary doubled in his last 2 frames Jason threw four in a row from frames 7 through 10 to take the title. It was a great finish enjoyed by a big crowd that remained to see who won.

The AMF East Meadow tournament drew a nice spring crowd of 115 entries, advanced 20 bowlers to the finals, and paid out $4,400. The tournament pattern was Kegel’s “Dead Man’s Curve” (42 feet) resulting in cut scores of 725 in the 1pm squad and 727 in the 3pm squad. High series of the tournament was shot by Jerry Maley, Bayside, NY with an 831 in the 3pm squad. Justin Kampf was the wildcard winner with a 1413.

LIGBT’s next tournament is our 2-day Memorial Weekend Major at AMF Babylon (Friday, May 27 and Sunday, May 29). Top prizes are guaranteed to pay $2,000-1^st, $1,000-2^nd, $750-3^rd, & $500-4th. One in 6 each squad advances to the finals and cashes for a minimum of $100. Entry fee is $70 per squad. For complete results of the AMF East Meadow tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Kegel, Randi Siegel Law Offices, and CLS Custom Upholsterers.

Whitestone, NY:  Christian Ruiz, a staff member at RAB Country Lanes in Staten Island NY, won his first LIGBT handicap title with a victory at Whitestone Lanes. Christian defeated Andre Matos, Bronx, NY, 275-244 to earn the $1,000 top prize. While Andre earned $500 for second, Jonathan Wilson, New York City, came in third with a 242 worth $350. Finishing fourth went to Nasir Ashraf, Jackson Heights, NY with a 205 earning him $300.

All 4 shootout finalists were looking for their first LIGBT title. Christian took the early lead with a triple in frames 3 through 5 and never looked back. When Christian opened in the ninth frame both Andre and Jonathan had a chance to make it close both neither could put a string of strikes together. Despite the event being bowled on a house shot no one threw more than 3 strikes in a row and all 4 shootout finalists had at least one open frame.

The Whitestone Lanes house shot tournament drew a great crowd of 135 entries, advanced 24 bowlers to the finals, and paid out $5,255. The house shot resulted in moderate cut scores for an easy pattern; 763 at 1pm squad and 762 at 3pm. High handicap series of the tournament was shot by Frank Spano in the 3pm squad with an 883.   

LIGBT’s next tournament is sport shot handicap event at AMF East Meadow on Sunday, May 22^nd. Top prizes are guaranteed to pay $1,000-1^st, $500-2^nd, $300-3^rd, & $250-4th. One in 6 each squad advances to the finals and cashes for a minimum of $80. Entry fees are $65 & $55. For complete results of the Whitestone Lanes tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Kegel, Randi Siegel Law Offices, and CLS Custom Upholsterers.