Richgels Wins in Senior Masters Debut
Brutal.
The regular shot at the Senior City Tournament may have been challenging enough, but for the caliber of bowlers who compete in the Senior Masters a more difficult lane condition is required. The 2012 USBC Open Condition pattern on the wood at Viking Lanes was particularly tough. Only four bowlers were able to average 200, which was enough to fill the stepladder field.
Jeff Richgels led qualifying and dominated tournament runner-up and fellow Hall of Famer Jim Fosdick in the final stepladder match 206-163. Spectators wondered early if either bowler could even crack 100, as there were no marks in the early going of the match. The championship pair apparently held up the worst on a condition that was already very demanding. Richgels, however, recovered first and followed his first two open frames with a four-bagger. Fosdick made a game effort to stay on pace, but met with poor carry and was unable to muster a double or put any pressure in Richgels. Richgels won $348, the championship eagle trophy, two passes to the MBA Hall of Fame dinner, and a seat at the annual Dinner with the Champions. Fosdick won $210.
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