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'Generational Tour talent' Derek Eoff on why he never tried the PBA Tour, how he ended up in Madison, his career highlights, remaining goals, and more

JEFF RICHGELS | Posted: Tuesday, April 16, 2024 8:00 am
'Generational Tour talent' Derek Eoff on why he never tried the PBA Tour, how he ended up in Madison, his career highlights, remaining goals, and more
Derek Eoff in 2016. Photo by Madison Area Scratch Tour.
Hall of Famer Chris Barnes has seen and/or competed with and against every significant bowler of the past 35 or so years and he doesn’t mince words when asked about Derek Eoff. “Eoff is the prime example of someone with generational (PBA) Tour talent, but who seemingly knew himself well enough to know that ‘Tour life’ wasn’t for him,” Barnes said in a recent message exchange. “He is at the top of the very short list of guys who I believe could’ve...