Although entries declined 6 percent from 2,791 in 2017 to 2,621 in 2018, the Petersen Classic will pay 49 $1,000 spots in the main singles prize list 2018, up from 47 in 2017, Bowlero Corp. announced Friday.
&ldquo;This is in line with our goal of extending a $1,000 payout further down the prize list,&rdquo; Mike Sledz, Bowlero director of league development, said in an email packed with stats from this year&rsquo;s Petersen.
Sledz said making it 49 $1,000 spots was accomplished by...

Even though entries declined from 2,791 to 2,621 from 2017 to 2018, the Petersen drew 604 new bowlers this year. A big problem for the Pete is its aging competitor base, which includes 463 bowlers 60 or older and 115 70 or older. More changes are planned for 2019.

Despite 6% entry decline, Petersen Classic pays 2 more $1,000 prizes in 2018 as Bowlero keeps investing in famed tournament