Mike Dole defeated Tim Janz 264-203 to win the 2016-17 MAST season opener at Badger Bowl Sunday for his first career MAST title. Dole received $610 for the win, with Janz taking home $354 for second. Dole also won $45 from the Bet To Win pot.
The remaining match play payouts were $221 for 3rd-4th, $168 for 5th-8th, and $114 for 9th-16th. MAST also paid two additional cash spots, $69 for 17th (Jacob Thomas – 858) and $65 for 18th (Dan Carlson – 853).
Seventy-three bowlers competed on a USBC Blue oil pattern. The cut after four games of qualifying was 859. Dole led qualifying with 978, and followed that up with 998 total over four matches, for a combined 247.00 average en route to the win. Dole will receive an additional 25 bonus points in the M&J Points Race for his qualifying effort.
Despite the relatively high scoring pace, Janz accounted for the only honor count on the day, firing a perfect game in a 300-232 victory over defending champion Kyle J. Anderson in the opening round of match play.
Tour sponsor Schwoegler’s Pro Shop donated a Roto Grip No Rules bowling ball at cost, won by Bob Greenfield. Host center Badger Bowl added three $10 gift cards, won by Todd Cooper, Chris Pierson, and Dustin Trejo. Raffle proceeds added $132 to the tournament prize fund. MAST extends a huge Thank You to Schwoegler’s Pro Shop and Badger Bowl for their generosity and support.
MAST would like to remind participants that our next event is in three weeks, Sunday, October 2nd at Village Lanes. We are also happy to report that this season’s third event, Dream Lanes on Sunday, October 9th, will have $500 added prize money from tour co-sponsor Matt Maly and M&J Truck and Auto Repair. We hope to see you all at both events.