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After 2 big-scoring days, flat pattern will bring 2020 U.S. Open back to 'a bloodbath,' Bill O'Neill says

JEFF RICHGELS | Posted: Wednesday, February 19, 2020 11:00 pm
After 2 big-scoring days, flat pattern will bring 2020 U.S. Open back to 'a bloodbath,' Bill O'Neill says
Kris Prather leads the 2020 U.S. Open after the second round. Photo by United States Bowling Congress.
After two decidedly un-U.S. Open like big-scoring days, the flat pattern being used in Thursday’s third qualifying round of the 2020 U.S. Open almost certainly will produce a scoring pace more in line with what people think of when you say, “U.S. Open.” “The third pattern is going to be a bloodbath,” PBA superstar Bill O’Neill said on the Sweep The Rack Podcast posted Wednesday. “They are miserable.” With some carrydown from plain urethane being...