No More Doubts For Tay

Despite her constant worrying, national bowler wins S'pore Open for 3rd senior title

- Kimberly Kwek

Having returned from a tournament in the United States just a week ago, national bowler Arianne Tay did not feel confident about her game as she headed into the Singapore International Open.

The month-long schedule at the Professional Women's Bowling Association (PWBA) Tour meant that the 20-year-old had limited practice on the competition lanes at the Singapore Bowling @ Rifle Range, and she was not in peak physical condition.

Her worries proved unfounded on June 13, when she defeated Malaysia's Lavinia Kho 245-176, 244-193 in the women's Open grand final to claim her third senior individual title.

After her win in the step-ladder event, Tay said: "There was a lot of worry and doubt, and throughout the days of bowling, I still continued doubting myself. I wasn't sure of myself, so today's performance made me a bit more confident.

"I have to give myself some credit that the hard work that I've put in on and off the lanes has paid off — it's a confirmation that what I'm doing is helping and I'm on the right track."

Working with her coaches helped ease Tay's concerns, particularly when it came to converting spares, a scenario that made her tense as she did not want to miss.