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Matthew Grunzke at the 2023 USBC Open Championships

Minnesota bowler breaks through on way to lead at 2023 Open Championships

Matthew Grunzke posted the top nine-game score of his career at the Open Championships this weekend to take over the lead in Standard All-Events with a 1,926 total at the National Bowling Stadium.

Chris Tuholski at the 2023 USBC Open Championships

Tuholski rolls first 800 of 2023 USBC Open Championships

Christopher Tuholski started his final game of team competition Saturday at the National Bowling Stadium with 10 strikes on the way to the first 800 series of the 2023 USBC Open Championships.

Jeremiah Smith at the 2023 USBC Open Championships

North Dakota's Smith takes Regular Singles lead at 2023 Open Championships

Jeremiah Smith of Mandan, North Dakota, fired games of 248, 268 and 245 for a 761 series. Derek Eoff of DeForest, Wisconsin, was the previous leader in Regular Singles with 756.

Bill Kirshenbaum celebrates his 50th consecutive appearance at the USBC Open Championships with his son-in-law, Tyler Hamik, and son, Bradley Kirshenbaum

Friendships help Nebraska bowler to 50 consecutive trips to Open Championships

From jumping into a car at 9:30 p.m. to drive across the country to celebrating 50 consecutive years on the tournament lanes, the Open Championships has been all about friendships for Bill Kirshenbaum.

Richard Clark celebrates his 50th consecutive USBC Open Championships appearance with his stepson, Ray Kemmer

Michigan bowler makes 50th consecutive appearance at Open Championships

Richard Clark of Okemos, Michigan, walked down the famed Center Aisle at the National Bowling Stadium on Sunday to celebrate his 50th consecutive appearance at the USBC Open Championships.

James Raab celebrates his 50th appearance at the USBC Open Championships with his brothers John (left) and Ed (right)

Illinois bowler continues tradition on way to 50 years at Open Championships

James Raab’s family has been involved in the bowling business for more than 100 years, and their history at the Open Championships spans more than 160 years of participation. On Thursday, he celebrated 50 years.

Butch Shinkel celebrates 50 years at the USBC Open Championships with his daughter, Molly Gang

Indiana bowler reaches milestone appearance at Open Championships

Butch Shinkel of Fishers, Indiana, recently celebrated his 50th year at the USBC Open Championships, and he still gets goosebumps each year during his march to the lanes.

Ernest Swanton reaches 50 years at the USBC Open Championships

Michigan bowler competes in 50th Open Championships alongside family, friends

Ernest Swanton of Saginaw, Michigan, worked through the nerves and excitement as he made his 50th appearance this week at the USBC Open Championships.

Dennis Wilson at the 2023 USBC Open Championships

Maryland bowler enjoys journey to 50 years at USBC Open Championships

Shortly after making his debut in 1969, Dennis Wilson knew the Open Championships was something special and became an event he looked forward to each year. He celebrated his 50th year this week.

Paul Bratten and his wife, Susan, at the 2023 USBC Open Championships

Georgia bowler competes in 50th USBC Open Championships

Influenced by some of those closest to him, Paul Bratten proudly made his way into the record book at the USBC Open Championships after making his 50th tournament appearance Tuesday at the NBS.