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Title: Peterson Classic...???
Post by: Bevo113 on February 19, 2015, 02:03:05 PM
Do they still have the Peterson Classic in Chicago?  I had never heard of it until 3-4 years ago when I started bowling with an older guy from Chicago who always talked about wanting to take me to bowl in the Peterson some day.  I thought I had read that the center shut down but don't recall exactly.  Anyone know if they are having it this year or if it shut down? 

Also,  what kind of experiences do you guys have that have bowled in it?  He mentioned that it would unlike anything in bowling you would ever see. 
Title: Re: Peterson Classic...???
Post by: michelle on February 19, 2015, 02:19:00 PM
It hasn't been in the original location for MANY years, but I believe it still goes on...and yes, it is like nothing you will EVER experience.  It is quite possible to be on a pair of lanes where a polished Blue Dot (the original, not the remake) is too much ball on one lane and a heavy particle won't wrinkle on the other. 

It is truly the anti-tournament tournament...
Title: Re: Peterson Classic...???
Post by: JustRico on February 19, 2015, 02:22:38 PM
Nothing like the original
Title: Re: Peterson Classic...???
Post by: nymetsfan1 on February 19, 2015, 02:28:25 PM
yes it goes on.  I bowl it every year.  It is located in Hoffman Estates this year.  Moved back there from bolingbrook.
Title: Re: Peterson Classic...???
Post by: northface28 on February 19, 2015, 03:34:45 PM
yes it goes on.  I bowl it every year.  It is located in Hoffman Estates this year.  Moved back there from bolingbrook.

I think its in Brunswick River Grove this year.
Title: Re: Peterson Classic...???
Post by: MI 2 AZ on February 19, 2015, 04:05:38 PM
Nothing like the original

I had the chance to bowl there once about 1971.  If you've ever heard of any center referred to as a 'dungeon', that was my first impression.  It was a unique experience, one that I was too young to appreciate.

:)

Title: Re: Peterson Classic...???
Post by: JustRico on February 19, 2015, 04:16:06 PM
I went in '87 and it was interesting to say the least...or unique
Shot 278 game 4 and 1440 for 8!
Title: Re: Peterson Classic...???
Post by: billdozer on February 19, 2015, 04:52:27 PM
All the guys in northwest Indiana go to it and love it.  Its like trick pair after trick pair.
Title: Re: Peterson Classic...???
Post by: Track_Fanatic on February 20, 2015, 12:11:47 AM
For the life of me I can't figure out how to insert a photo using my Mac.  I do have the front of the Peterson flyer.  If interested to see it, send me a PM with your email address.