Returning to Kenmore Lanes for our popular 'Best 3 of 4' format.  Very strong scores persisted all-day, as there was at least one 800 series shot in every squad, leading to a very tight competition.  With the huge 9-Tap Jackpot starting the day at $7,783.00, we brought back our 'INSTANT $10' for the Front 2-Taps.  The Tour Members took full advantage of this rare Special with a record smashing total paid-out of $520.00.  There were many bowlers collecting the instant payouts multiple times, with Huyen Thai leading the way with 4 cashes over two squads and Jason McReynolds with an impressive 3 cashes in one squad.  Jason also made a run at the Front-7 getting the first 5-Taps, but striking on the 6th shot, collecting the Consolation Bonus worth $250.00.  

Willie Manning made a run at 7-Middle Taps, only having his run spoiled by a real strike. 

David Kim strung 6 in-a-row at the end of his game, getting the $500.00 shot at #7, only to have a stubborn 8-count derail the effort. 

 

Our Champion this week is Hall-of-Fame Member Jon Schneider, taking the tight Victory by just ONE PIN!.  This is Jon's second Championship this month, winning the previous 'Best 3 of 4' at Skyway Bowl on Oct. 2nd.  This is impressively Jon's 12th career Title on the Tour.  Jon won with a Storm Ball that David Kim gave to him and Robert Kelly at Secoma re-drilled for him.  But as Jon said, "It's great being lucky", after tossing 6 or 7 Brooklyn strikes in his first game, claiming that he just could not hit the pocket.  Jon then made a slight move and got hot, almost shooting a 300 in his last game, finishing with a great 296 and a really nice 855 series.  Jon says he never saw this win coming and is ecstatic over his improved bowling lately.  With only $10 in the Progressive Pot, Jon still brings home a sweet check of $1,528.00.  This win brings Jon's career total Prize Money earnings to an incredible $40,288.00, becoming the Tour's SEVENTH Member of the very exclusive '$40,000.00 CLUB'.  Jon plans on using his winning to spoil his grandchildren.  I think David Kim better rethink giving away these winning bowling balls. 

                    Jon Schneider Kenmore Champion and 12th title win 

Finishing in 2nd Place, just ONE PIN SHORT of his 1st Tour Title, is Jordan Pangelinan.  This is a repeat from last week again, when the championship came down to just one pin. Jordan not only shot his career best series, but finished with career Biggest Cash.  Joining in 2019, Jordon took time off because of the shutdown from Covid, returning in August, with one Cash that month.  He came back and shot lights out this weekend with a nice 854 series, and a beautiful check of $952.00.     

Rounding out the Top 3 and the leader after the first squad was Kris Tong, who fired a very good 850 series that many thought was untouchable at the time.  The target on his back did not last long, as his score was topped in the next squad.  Kris was in a bit of a drought, not cashing since May.  Trying for his third Championship, Kris put a lot of pressure on his fellow bowlers with his great 1st Squad score.  His third place finish brings him a great check of $486.00 for his effort.