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2019 U.S. Open lane patterns are longer flat pattern, new short pattern, slightly shorter version of main pattern from 2018 U.S. Open, and a non-'Hoagland Special' main pattern

JEFF RICHGELS | Posted: Thursday, October 24, 2019 6:00 pm
2019 U.S. Open lane patterns are longer flat pattern, new short pattern, slightly shorter version of main pattern from 2018 U.S. Open, and a non-'Hoagland Special' main pattern
Those anticipating a "Nick Hoagland Special" for the No. 4 main pattern that will be used for the cashers round, all 24 games of match play and the stepladder finals of the 2019 U.S. Open had to be disappointed when it was revealed before the final practice session Thursday night. No wild shape. No hammerheads of oil down lane. Just a slight offset to the right for the slightly asymmetrical pattern. Pattern 4 is 40 feet and features 30.15 mL of Kegel Terrain and Ice oil — 19.215 mL...