Event

U.S. Women’s Open, a United States Bowling Congress event

Dates

Aug. 3-9

Location

Sunset Station Hotel and Casino’s Strike Zone Bowling Center

Entry fee

$300 prior to July 10; $350 after July 10

Eligibility

Open to any female bowler. All participants must be USBC members ($36 payable on site).

Prize fund

$150,000 U.S. dollars ($25,000 US for the winner)

Format

Official practice will be held on Aug. 3. Participants bowl three eight-game qualifying blocks over three days (Aug. 4-6). The field is cut to the top 25 percent, who bowl 16 additional games on the fourth day (Aug. 7). The top 12 players advance to the televised quarterfinals, semifinals and final, held over two days (Aug. 8-9). Departures take place Aug. 10.

About the event

The U.S. Women’s Open is one of the most prestigious bowling events for women in the United States. Many of the top amateur and former professional stars in women’s bowling will compete in the event. Last year, several foreign bowlers competed, including Malaysia’s Shalin Zulkifli, who finished tied for third.

How to enter

http://www.bowl.com/tournaments/usbcwomens/USWomensOpen/main.aspx

Contact information

For more information, contact tournament director Tom Boedecker at tom.boedecker@bowl.com