The Petersen Classic has long been one of bowling’s grand events. Founded in 1921 by Louis P. Petersen, the tournament now enters its 109th edition in 2019. As founder of the first local proprietors’ association and the driving force behind the largest-ever bowling event, the 1918 National Patriotic Tournament, Petersen was one of Chicago’s pioneer bowling promoters. But Petersen’s goal was to plan the richest bowling tournament in history, with a first-place payoff of $1,000. That would be a … Read More
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Thanks for your interest in the 109th annual Petersen Classic, coming in 2019! The 2019 Petersen Classic will take place at Brunswick Zone in River Grove, Illinois. This location is conveniently located just outside of Chicago, near O’Hare International airport, hotels and exciting area … Enter Now
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UPDATED SEPTEMBER 1, 2019: The Golden Gates have officially closed for the last time at the 2019 / 109th edition of the Petersen Classic and we’d like to congratulate our new Champion, Kenny Calkins III from Des Moines, IA. Kenny claims the top spot with his first place score of 1,599 that he shot … Read More
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- Brunswick Zone River Grove
- 3111 River Road
- River Grove, IL 60171
- Center info: (708) 456-4100
- info@petersenclassic.com
