FOX aired the PBA's inaugural Strike Derby live from Bowlero Jupiter. It is something of a departure from a regular bowling tournament. The objective of this contest was, as the name of the tournament suggests, rolling as many strikes as possible. Under the circumstances I did not mind the format. It was great to see a live sporting event on TV. There was no audience. Masks and social distancing remained the order of the day. Still, I was delighted to watch just the same.
Eight bowlers were part of the competition - Tommy Jones, Sean Rash, Kyle Troup (pictured below), Bill O'Neill, Kris Prather, E.J. Tackett, Anthony Simonsen and Shawn Maldonado. Prather defeated Simonsen in the finals.
Next Saturday evening FOX will air the PBA Summer Clash featuring the same eight bowlers along with PWBA bowlers Shannon O'Keefe and Danielle McEwan.
Naturally watching live bowling whets my own appetite to return to the lanes. The earliest bowling alleys could open in New York City would be during Phase IV of Governor Cuomo's reopening plan would be July 20th. That's assuming there aren't any setbacks during the first three phases of reopening which is scheduled to commence on June 8th.
While I'm sure the alleys operated by Bowlero/Bowlmor will reopen I wonder how many of the independently owned lanes where I've bowled in The Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens will ever open their doors. Even if all of them do reopen I wonder quickly people will be eager to return and what kind of social distancing and safety measures will be in place.
But that bridge (or in this case alley) shall be crossed when it comes. Until then I shall be content to watch the PBA on TV.
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