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slowmofo908

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what was the pattern at last years us open championship?
« on: July 16, 2006, 12:04:14 PM »
If you can help thanks
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kmanestor22

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Re: what was the pattern at last years us open championship?
« Reply #1 on: July 16, 2006, 08:05:54 PM »
don't they use 40ft flat oil every year?
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Jesse James

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Re: what was the pattern at last years us open championship?
« Reply #2 on: July 16, 2006, 08:19:48 PM »
Close.

This year was a 39ft, flat oil shot. Last year was probably very similar, but it played shorter, IMO.
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Burak Natal

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Re: what was the pattern at last years us open championship?
« Reply #3 on: July 17, 2006, 08:18:16 AM »
Years 2004, 2005 and 2006
Web:
http://www.pba.com/resources/oilpatterns/laneconditions.asp?ID=16
xls file:
http://www.pba.com/file_upload/oilpatterns/Pattern_16.xls

On the paper it says 40 feet flat, 24,5ml. I'm sure they adjust/change slightly according to the lane surface.
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