I normally don’t write about tournaments as far away as New Mexico unless they’re something of national significance.
The New Mexico Open is just that, having grown into something resembling a PBA Tour stop, with a guaranteed $10,000 first prize and $56,700 purse, up more than $6,500 from last year, plus another $9,000 or more expected in brackets and other side action, tournament director Steve Mackie said in a news release.
In addition, Mackie is someone I go way back with as he...