From Retired to English Open in 60 Days Part 3

After years away from competitive tenpin bowling, I had 60 days to prepare for England's biggest tournament. Welcome to Part 3 of my journey from retired bowler to competing at the BTBA English Open 2026 at Stroud Bowl. In this third episode, the day is finally here. Follow the journey through the English Open itself and see if I have done enough to prepare, or if I'm about to learn some very hard lessons. If you enjoy tenpin bowling vlogs, sports progression challenges, and tournament prep content, make sure to Subscribe! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 01:41 - Arriving at Stroud 04:02 - First ever shot on a sport pattern 06:52 - Game 1 07:50 - The rest...... 15:49 - Post bowl analysis 16:56 - Interview with Shae Milner (finalist?) EQUIPMENT Strike Ball: Brunswick Vintage Teal Rhino Pro (15 lb) Spare Ball: 1990s Brunswick Blue Rhino Pro Event: BTBA English Open 2026 (Stroud Bowl) CONNECT & FOLLOW BTBA Event Info: https://btba.org.uk Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ backslider night drift endless sunrise