New Hyde Park, NY: The LIGBT, sponsored by Storm, ran its first Masters Tournament and crowned three “major” champions at Herrill Lanes. The winner of the 49 & under handicap event was Peter LiBranti, Wantagh, NY. The winner of the 50 & over handicap event was Kenny Wright, Brooklyn, NY. The 3rd champion was scratch winner, Stanley Waite, Dover, DE. Each event featured 4 qualifying games with 1 in 4 advancing to their own match-play finals.
Peter LiBranti won the 49 & under handicap event by defeating Jason Holley, Rosedale, NY 252-214 in the final match. Peter earned $1,000 while Jason took home $650. A total of 37 bowlers competed in this division which paid out $3,300 to 9 different finalists. The cut scores to advance in the 49 & under handicap event were 1005 at noon and 1040 at 3pm.
Kenny Wright won the 50 & over handicap event by defeating David Cincotta, N. Babylon, NY 257-227 in the final match. Kenny earned $1,500 while David took home $750. A total of 81 bowlers competed in this division which paid out $6,400 to 20 different bowlers. The cut scores to advance in the senior handicap event were 1009 at noon and 990 at 3pm.
Stanley Waite won the scratch event by defeating Joe LaBargo, Bayside, NY, 249-223 in the final match. Stan earned $1,000 while Joe took home $600. A total of 34 bowlers competed in this division which paid out $2,800 to 8 different bowlers. The scratch cut scores were 923 at noon and 891 at 3pm.
LIGBT’s first Masters Tournament was a huge success as 152 entries competed for $12,500 in prize money. A total of 37 bowlers advanced to the finals (a 1 in 3 ratio.) The side action paid out an additional $8,940 bringing the total event payout to $21,440.
The LIGBT Masters was sponsored by Billvee Electric, CLS Custom Upholsterers, Vietri Associates, and Herrill Lanes. The LIGBT Tour presenting sponsor is Storm Bowling Products. LIGBT’s next event is a special Doubles event at AMF E. Meadow; Sunday, January 23rd (1pm.) To view the results of the LIGBT Masters please visit www.ligbtour.com.