Bermudian veteran David Maycock faced a testing second day at the World Series of Bowling (WSOB) XVII, as the unforgiving Scorpion oil pattern began to take its toll on the main field standings.
After a steady opening round that saw him occupy 81st place, Maycock struggled to find the same pocket consistency in the second block of qualifying. The Bermudian international slipped 22 places over the course of the session, eventually finishing the day in 103rd position.
Despite the slide, there were flashes of the high-calibre shot-making that earned Maycock his prestigious international exemption into this year’s main draw. His highlight of the second round came in the third game, where he produced a clinical 207 to momentarily arrest his descent.
However, the transitional nature of the Scorpion pattern—renowned for its 42-foot length and high scoring volatility—made stringing strikes difficult for the veteran. Maycock concluded the second round with a 10-game cumulative pinfall of 1,933, leaving him with a significant mountain to climb if he is to challenge for the knockout brackets.
While the current standings place him outside the immediate contention for the Scorpion Championship finals, the WSOB is a marathon rather than a sprint. Maycock’s campaign continues this week as the field shifts its focus to the Shark and Cheetah patterns, where the Bermudian will hope his experience in high-pressure international environments can help him claw back ground in the overall World Championship rankings.
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