Reader Richard Nettles offers compromise that should satisfy USBC and foes in Open Championships lane pattern issue — but it’s not possible quite yet

Richard Nettles, an 11thFrame.com subscriber, has come up with an idea that looks like a perfect compromise that should satisfy both the United State Bowling Congress and foes regarding USBC's Open Championships lane patterns policy. There are just a few things that have to happen for it to be possible. If you’re a bowler and have been living under a rock, USBC has decided to hide the lane patterns for the Open Championships starting this year. I am among the many who oppose the move and...