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Open Championships changes for 2013 include $30 entry fee hike, fresh oil for all squads, USBC announces

JEFF RICHGELS | Posted: Friday, February 3, 2012 1:00 pm
Open Championships changes for 2013 include $30 entry fee hike, fresh oil for all squads, USBC announces
The United States Bowling Congress Open Championships will see some major changes in 2013. Picture by United States Bowling Congress.
The United States Bowling Congress Open Championships will see some major changes in 2013, but not one that had been a hot rumor in recent days: opening up the tournament to all USBC members, even the best professionals. The entry fee will rise to $180 from $150 and, as previously announced, fresh oil will be applied for all squads of every event, with new squad times finally set, USBC said in this news release. For 2013, players who are exempt for the PBA Tour for 2011-12 will remain...