Greater Tulsa Open Tournament - 2014

**vdubtx** · 10-06-2014, 12:53 PM

It's that time again, another tournament.

Hoping to repeat my performance from last year and add another 300 to my collection.

Have been rolling really well lately and excited to get some more competition under my belt. Will also be going in for a bunch of brackets as well, so hopefully make some money out of it.

Since I had a little trouble last year in the last set(Doubles), I am taking a ball that a friend is likely to give me. It is a Hammer Backlash and I used in practice yesterday and had a nice clean look with it on dry lanes. Roll right over 12 board and was a nice smooth arc into the pocket. Our spans are pretty close, but even with his bigger thumb, I was able to shoot a 214 with it after adjusting to less hook the first couple balls.

**Aslan** · 10-06-2014, 01:13 PM

Somehow I came across Dino Castillo's PBA profile and it says his home center is in Garland...which I believe is near YOUR stomping ground.

I think I was looking up PBA Shark finishes and he came in 9th one year on the Shark pattern and he stood out on the list because I had never heard of him before. Then I read his profile and realized why since he has only been on TV once and that was the 2010 Japan Cup (which nobody watches). Plus he made less money bowling last year than I made playing cards (poker) so there's that.

Just thought I'd check to see if you have bowled against him or maybe roll in a league against him or something since you guys are kinda neighbors and all.

**vdubtx** · 10-06-2014, 02:23 PM

Yes, I have actually bowled with him. This summer was on a sport shot league and bowled against him several times. He makes more money running his pro shops in town than he does actually bowling. Really nice guy and not hesitant to give tips when he sees someone struggling.

**striker12** · 10-07-2014, 02:56 AM

vdubtx I was just wondering what did you place last year in this tournament in all the event you where in. (if there is more then 1 event)

**vdubtx** · 10-07-2014, 11:39 AM

No idea what I placed, made my entry money back so I bowled for free and paid for some other expenses.

That is always my goal.

**striker12** · 10-07-2014, 11:44 AM

yeah that is always a great thing to do but good luck, that's about what I do in my tournaments I got into other then 1 (1st year at team trials I just missed the cut finished 20th the cut was at 18th)