Some historical context on Patrick Dombrowski edging Anthony Simonsen to win the 2026 U.S. Open likely to be remembered as the 7-10 Open

With apologies to Patrick Dombrowski, who on Sunday became one of the least surprising first-time champions in PBA Tour history, the 2026 Go Bowling U.S. Open is likely to be remembered as the 7-10 Open. Sunday’s stepladder finals at Royal Pin Woodland in Indianapolis featured six pocket 7-10s in the four matches, and the despised split was decisive in the last three matches. The pocket 7-10 — whether soft or the rare ringing 7-10 of which there were two in the stepladder — has...