Results: Round 1 | Round 2
INDIANAPOLIS –
On paper, Andrew Anderson of Holly, Michigan, had a memorable and successful 2021 on the lanes, but a frustrating finish to the year made him realize some changes were needed.Even though it meant missing one of his favorite events, and ultimately a spot on Team USA for 2022, he feels the decision to take some time away from the lanes has him in a much better mental state this week at the 2022 U.S. Open.
Anderson’s physical game appears to be on-point in the new year, too.
Through two days of competition at Woodland Bowl, the 26-year-old right-hander is the overall leader at the second major of the 2022 Professional Bowlers Association Tour season.
He left the venue Wednesday afternoon proud of the progress he has made, both with his mental game and in conquering a lane condition that has challenged him in the past.
Anderson entered Wednesday’s second round third in the 108-player standings, and though he averaged 10 pins less on the day’s 37-foot oil pattern, his 1,682 eight-game total was a victory in itself. His 16-game total is 3,443, a 215.19 average.
“We expect the U.S. Open to be a grind, and it’s living up to that,” said Anderson, who posted a 1,761 total on Tuesday’s 45-foot lane condition. “I’m really happy with my bowling so far. I’ve bowled on the U.S. Open patterns for a few years now, and ones like today’s flat pattern have beaten me up. I came in aggressive today because I wasn’t going to let it get me this year,…
