The tour headed to Daffodil Bowl where the crowds are huge and the competition is very close.  With 170 bowlers showing up, the tour paid out 34 places, with a low to cash of 706.  Walter Zazueta set the pace after the first squad with a nice 769 series, and the race was on.  Many bowlers fired some great games, but consistency was the key this weekend.     

With the 9 Tap Jackpot at $8,235.00, its building up to be hit.  Over the past few events, Daffodil has averaged the Front 4 taps, and the trend continued.  We had 3 bowlers finish up with the Front 4 Taps, each collecting $150.00.  There was a valiant attempt later with Jessica Trinidad-Hill coming close with the middle 7 Taps, only to strike on the 7th try.  

The stars must be aligned once again as we have a first time winner in Darren Heil.  Darren fired an unbelievable 905 series.  Lately Darren has been struggling, but wants to thank Michael Kennedy and Randy Macomber at RC Bowling for dialing in his drill, and Dean Buchginan for helping his game.  Besting his highest 3rd place finish, Darren says he noticed that many bowlers just try too hard, and that he tried to not be stressed, just relax and have some fun. Well, this proved to be the winning formula, as he won with a huge 66 pin margin.  Using his Columbia 300 Atlas, Darren shot his personal best series.  He would like to say thanks to his supporters Jordan Heil and Brianna Heil.  As with many bowlers, Darren plans on using his $2,075.00 winnings for a new bowling ball and maybe a special trip. 

 

Daffodil Champion - Darren Heil 

Finishing in second is Jasmine Rodriguez, who fired a nice 839 series, topping her personal best score.  Jasmine did re-entered in the 3rd squad and just caught fire, and for the first time she shot over 200 in all three games.   Jasmine takes home her largest check of $940.00. 

Taking third is three time winner, Kannha Tong.  Kannha was on all day, after firing a 765 series in the first squad, he came back to one up it with a nice 772.  Kannha takes home a great check of $472.00.