"high scores = more bowlers"
that's been like that for decades.
we are a very small group of bowlers who prefer to be challenged. We are a very small group of bowlers that comes back for more when we bowl our worst. We are a very small group of bowlers who would drive more than a half hour just to bowl leagues with small price found.
Face it, the very very big group of bowlers, are organized recreational bowlers who are entitled to high scores. because, they pay good money on equipment, league dues, and they suck at golf.