Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Kuwait Open- Final day

What a day!

I started off in the morning on fire. 269, 256, 243, 241, winning all my matches, i flew past Martin and was bowling some of the best bowling in my career. The scores were low and I was the only guy striking.

I had a massive lead and ended up leading the round robin by over 200.

I was the first seed and i had to get beaten twice to lose the event.

Frawls also made the show: He won the first match against Sami Konstori (finland) then beat Hussain Al Sawaudi (UAE) then lost to Martin Larsen (SWE).

It was Me Vs Martin.

Martin did not look good at all on the left and he opened 3 times in the first 5 frames. I had 4 strikes and 2 spares in my first 6 frames. I went on to win 207 - 146
A bowler loves to win a event by doubling in the 10th, but ill take every win i can get even if my opponents dont bowl so well.

It was a great come back from the world masters. To get knocked out in the first round and then to come to Kuwait and win is just AWESOME.

Thats 3 wins out of 4 attempts at the Kuwait Open. Do you think i like that place :)

Be good

Belmo

Sunday, April 27, 2008

Kuwait Open - day 3

I didnt have the best night sleep. About 3 hours to be exact. I didnt get to bed till late because i could not sleep, then when i did my alarm went off and i had to be get ready and bowl 6 games.

I was tired but i needed to put a few more pins on the board just to be sure i could take it easy the next day.

I stated 265, followed by 190 and then a couple of 230's. SAFE!

i now have the top 32 cut, we play 8 games and then we cut to the top 16 and the show starts.

I just hope i keep bowling as well as i have been. If thats the case, im a real chance

be good everyone

Belmo

Saturday, April 26, 2008

Kuwait Open: Day 2

Day 2 is now done and dusted.

I bowled much better today. I started 215 (opened the 10th) then came back with 258, 276, 242, 211 and 257. I felt much more in control of my ball than i did yesterday. I used my rapid fire for the most and it struck so much.
The lanes are not hard by any means, but the carry % is so high for me that when i get near the 1-3, it strikes.

There is an out of bounds so you cant just throw it where ever, but there is a fair bit of room left.

I now have another 6 games of qualifying to go, then it cuts to the top 32. We then bowl 8 games and the top 16 are to start from scratch for a 15 game round robin.

The event really doesnt start till you make the top 16.

If i can keep throwing the ball like that (like i did today) I really think I can win this tournament.

be good

Belmo

Friday, April 25, 2008

Kuwait Open

The Kuwait Open.

I have had a great history with this event. I have played it twice, winning in 05,06 and 6th in 07.

The format this year is great. 26 games of qualifying, cut to the top 16, drop the pins, round robin, top 6 making the step ladder.

I played the first day qualifying tonight and played up and down. Started like a road train 300, 254. Then it got a little fuzzy. 190, 190 and 182. The lanes got messy and i played them so wrong, not to mention i missed a spare.
I am crossing with Andres Gomez and he was playing a little to the right, so i followed him (thanks mate) and i shot 233 to finish to lead the day by a single pin.

Pervis Granger also helped me out with giving me an idea to change ball, so i must thank him. (owe you a drink mate, maybe not in Kuwait, not to much to drink here, but some where else in the world).

Plenty of games to go, so i hope i can keep throwing the ball well and make every shot count

be good

Belmo

Saturday, April 19, 2008

World Tenpin Masters- Day 1

Oh dear. The best 2 words i can put together without using ****

Ok, i felt awful on the lane. The approaches were the stickiest I have ever played on and that made me extremely uncomfortable on the lane.

I had no confidence and to make matters worst, i was the first match. A million hours around the world and i had the least amount of rest.

Now that i have had my whinge, i must comment on my opponent.
James Tidd. Never heard of him, never met him till the day of the match. Its a name I wont forget either. He had nothing to lose, had a big family crowd to support him and it was his birthday. My chances of winning were dropping dramatically every minute.

He played a great game. he carried everything (which helps) and settled in on the lane much better than I did. I guess he was expected to lose so losing wasnt so bad.
But in this format noone is safe. I mean 2 games, well my grand father can beat me in 2 games.

He is a good bowler who im sure will only get better as his career goes on. I wish him all the luck in the event and I look forward to bowling him in a another event with a few more games :)

As for me, Ill get over it. I was looking for a 8 ft ladder and some rope after the match, but after a good night sleep and a chat with my wife Kimberly, I am now convinced this will only make me a stronger bowler.

Kuwait next, so i need to forget about the woes of the WTM and think about how I am going to win the Kuwait Open.

be good

Belmo

Friday, April 18, 2008

WORLD TENPIN MASTERS- Day 1

After one of the longest flights in history :) I finally landed into the UK (without an bags) and to my shock it was raining haha

The world masters is one event that anything can happen and usually does. Last year i bowled amazing and Paul Moor and I had a match that will go down into record books as one of the best.

This year, my first round I am playing a guy named James Tidd. I have never met James, but i have heard good things and in this format, anyone can beat anyone.

Practice session will be a little later on, then James and I are bowling the first match of the tournament. Ill be sure to make him work for it, because I know he has nothing to lose and will be pushing me all the way.

Hope I have good news when I come back

Belmo