Note: This story originally posted May 30 and has been updated.
The prize fund has been increased by $6,000 to a tournament record $65,000 for the 18th New Mexico Open scheduled for Aug. 19-21 at Tenpins & More in Rio Rancho, tournament operator Steve Mackie announced Sunday.
First prize will be $12,000 based on 192 entries, with a 1-in-4 cashing ratio. There also are $400 prizes to out-of-cash high super senior (over 60), senior (50-59) and female players.
With five...