December 12th, 2009 was the last time we were able to present Tour 'Life' Member, Mike Ducay as Champion when he claimed his 4th Title in the 2009 Year-End Tournament at Narrows Plaza Bowl.  Saturday atDaffodil Bowl, Mike abruptly ended his 5-year Title drought by putting together three MONSTER games with an 865 series, earning his 5th Title and the coveted 'Retro' Champions Jersey with 5 Gold Stars.  Although rotator cuff surgery had slowed him down over the past few years, Mike has never given up on himself and he's been heating up lately with a 5th Place finish just last week at Pacific Lanes.  Mike is the only Tour Member with TWO Tour Titles from Acme Bowl, where we haven't been since 2009 when he won there.  Interestingly, Mike almost wasn't able to make it to bowl Saturday due to the "Nasty" traffic on the freeway where he nearly exited to turn around and go home and just as he approached the exit, traffic loosened a little and he decided at the last second to give it a go!  Nice choice, Mr. Ducay!  Mike used hisHammer 'Assassin' ball drilled by Ed Dolfay at Skyway Park Bowl and wanted to thank his cheering section Rollie & Maribel Abella for their rooting him on to victory.  When asked what his plans were for his$2,061.00 winner's check, Mike said that he has "No specific plans but will share it with his Grandkids!"  As a result of this week, the septuagenarian's career earnings boosted to an impressive $23,911.00.  Congratulation's, Mike!   

9-Tap Tour visits to Daffodil Bowl have recently been accompanied by Bowling Clinics instructed by Matt Surina.  This week was no differentas Matt provided his expert guidance to 10 of our Members.  His tips must have been GREAT as FOUR of them made their way to the Cash List.  Brandon Lovely, with an 830 series, ultimately finished in 8th place and was the Top Scorer from those who participated in the Clinic.  In doing so, Brandon earned a Storm 'Tropical Breeze' ball from Surina's Pro Shop.