The 2025 U.S. Open presented by Go Bowling! has officially begun at Royal Pin Woodland in Indianapolis. The excitement started with the pre-tournament qualifier (PTQ) on Sunday, where Nearly 900 bowlers took to the lanes, battling for a spot in the main field of 108 competitors. After eight challenging games, five bowlers earned their place in the tournament, joining an already competitive field filled with top professionals and international stars.
2025 U.S. Open PTQ Results
Three-time Junior Team USA member Thomas McNeal led the field in Sunday’s PTQ with an impressive eight-game total of 1741, averaging 217.6. Among the 90 bowlers, Landin Jordan secured second place with 1714, followed by Dallas Leong in third with 1673. Frank Snodgrass finished fourth at 1668 and David Northouse claimed the final advancing spot with a total of 1661. The battle for the last spots was incredibly close with two bowlers falling just one pin short of Northouse and another five finishing within 20 pins of the cutoff.
Upcoming 2025 U.S. Open Competition
The tournament schedule continues on Monday with the official practice sessions, where 108 bowlers will get their first chance to practice on the four oil patterns being used in this year’s event.
The competition officially begins on Tuesday, with bowlers divided into three squads. All squads will compete on fresh oil. Over the course of three days, all 108 bowlers will complete 24 games of qualifying, with each day featuring a different oil pattern. After the third day, the field will be narrowed down to the top 24 bowlers, who will advance to the next stage of the 2025 U.S Open.
These 24 players will compete in three rounds of round-robin match play. Their 48-game totals, including 30 bonus pins for each match play win, will determine the final nine bowlers who will advance to the two stepladder finals broadcasts.
The first show, featuring seeds No. 5-9, will take place on February 1. The winner of that stepladder will join seeds No. 1-4 in the championship round on February 2, which will air on FOX.
The 2025 U.S. Open patterns have been announced.
A Look Back at Last Year’s U.S Open
The same two-way stepladder final format was used at the 2024 U.S. Open, where 'The Eagle' landed in the Troup household as Kyle Troup emerged triumphant, defeating Anthony Simonsen in the final match 223-181. Troup’s victory earned him the coveted green jacket, his second career PBA major, and a $100,000 prize check. This year, he returns to defend his title and aims to become the first bowler since Dave Husted in 1995 and 1996 to win back-to-back U.S. Open titles.
The 2025 U.S. Open is a joint effort between the United States Bowling Congress and the Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America. It is recognized as a major event on the Professional Bowlers Association Tour and stands as one of the most prestigious tournaments in the sport.
With a prize fund surpassing $275,000, including a $100,000 top prize, the competition is fierce for every participant. Success in the 2025 U.S. Open will depend greatly on each bowler’s ability to conquer the four tough oil patterns, as this tournament is renowned for its challenging conditions. Royal Pin Woodland will once again serve as the venue, providing the perfect backdrop for thrilling matches and unforgettable moments as the world’s top bowlers compete for the title.
Live broadcast can be found throughout qualifying and match play on BowlTV.
