A week ago, the United States Bowling Congress confirmed a post on its message board that it would be increasing the entry fee for the Open Championships to $200 per bowler for the 2012 tourney in Baton Rouge, La. The entry fee has been $150 since the 2007 Open Championships in Reno, when it was increased from $120. Later that day, I received an e-mail from Pete Tredwell, USBC managing director of...