2026 Open Championship Winners Announced
Date Posted: June 29th, 2026
Brewster, N.Y. — The 2026 Open Championship has officially concluded, recognizing outstanding performances from bowlers and teams across New York State. This year’s tournament highlighted competitive excellence, sportsmanship, and the continued strength of the bowling community.
Champions were crowned in team, doubles, singles, all-events, and scratch divisions following a successful championship event supported by local associations, volunteers, participants, and spectators.
Team Champions
Division 1 (1001 & Over): And Who?, Rochester NY USBC — 3,549
Team members: Shaquell Strong, Andre Lenear, Lamont Walters, Earnest Brown, Kenneth Moorehead
Division 2 (1000 & Under): Pocket Pounders, Mid-Hudson USBC — 3,183
Team members: Patrick Decker, Christopher Tonzillo, Lucie Scalia, Richard Scalia Jr, John Maloy
Doubles Champions
Division 1 (401 & Over): Heather Ray & Jason Kime, Rochester NY USBC — 1,575
Division 2 (400 & Under): John Sickles & Gene Speenburgh, Columbia Greene USBC — 1,436
Singles Champions
Division 1 (201 & Over): Ryan Lippke, Central NY USBC — 824
Division 2 (200 & Under): Tie: Joseph Niekamp, Schoharie County USBC & Casey Mykel, Mohawk Valley Towns USBC — 726
All-Events Champions
Division 1 (201 & Over): Terry Ray, Albany USBC — 2,238
Division 2 (200 & Under): Jordan Cavanagh, Long Island USBC — 2,056
Scratch Champions
Scratch champions were also recognized as ceremonial honorees. Scratch champions do not receive cash awards.
Scratch Team Champions
Division 1 (1001 & Over): Titans, Albany USBC — 3,423
Team members: Jacob Shank, Nick Harris, Kyle Haines, Joseph DeVellis Jr, Anthony Scaccia
Division 2 (1000 & Under): Pocket Pounders, Mid-Hudson USBC — 3,032
Team members: Patrick Decker, Christopher Tonzillo, Lucie Scalia, Richard Scalia Jr, John Maloy
Scratch Doubles Champions
Division 1 (401 & Over): Victoria & Nick Varano, Rockland USBC — 1,536
Division 2 (300–379): John Sickles & Gene Speenburgh, Columbia Greene USBC — 1,412
Scratch Singles Champions
Division 1 (201 & Over): Zechariah Gentile, Kingston NY USBC — 806
Division 2 (200 & Under): Joseph Niekamp, Schoharie County USBC — 726
Scratch All-Events Champions
Division 1 (201 & Over) Michael Martell, Long Island USBC — 2,234*
Division 2 (200 & Under): Jordan Cavanagh, Long Island USBC — 1,951
*The overall scratch All-Events Champion wins a paid entry into the 2027 USBC Masters.
Prize checks have been mailed to team captains. Bowlers receiving winnings of $600 or more must complete a W-9 form so a 1099 can be issued at year-end. Eligible bowlers will receive a letter with additional instructions, and a W-9 form is available on this page. Checks will be sent once the completed form has been returned.
“We congratulate all of the 2026 champions and thank every bowler, team, local association, volunteer, and supporter who contributed to the success of this year’s Open Championship,” Association Manager, Angelo Corradino said. “We look forward to welcoming bowlers to Western NY next year.”
For complete tournament results, CLICK HERE.
