Note: This story originally posted Aug. 19, 2025 and has been updated.
When USBC announced changes for the 2026 USBC Open Championships that included an entry fee increase from $230 to $265, more than a few thought that was an ill-timed move considering the tournament was headed back to Reno, even though all of the increase goes to the prize fund.
The last Reno Open Championships in 2023 was notable for the vociferous complaints about the high cost of Reno that resulted in some...