Note: This story originally posted Nov. 24, 2025 and has been updated multiple times.
USBC has greatly simplified the direct entries system for the 2026 U.S. Open, according to information posted at the U.S. Open page.
For the major tournament March 1-8 at Royal Pin Woodland in Indianapolis, the direct entry criteria for the 108-player field are:
1. Top 75 on the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Tour points list as of October 1, 20252. All Past U.S. Open Champions3. Winner of each...