Darin Bloomquist wins 2024 GIBA Iowa Open to earn spot in 2025 U.S. Open

Darin Bloomquist on Sunday won the 2024 Greater Iowa Bowling Association Iowa Open to earn a spot in the 2025 U.S. Open, GIBA administrator Joe Engelkes reported. Bloomquist averaged 208.4 on the flat 42-foot lane pattern and finished 39 pins ahead of Duane Kilts, according to full results that are attached to this story as a PDF. The Iowa Open is one of two tournaments in the country that offers a spot in the U.S. Open to the winner. Here is Engelkes' report:Congratulations to Darin Bloomquist ...