RENO, Nev. – At just 21 years old, Robert Oakleaf Jr. of Louisville, Kentucky, showcased the ability to deliver in several must-strike situations to place his name in the record book at the United States Bowling Congress Open Championships and secure the lead in two events at the 2026 edition of the tournament.
The powerful two-hander started his singles set Sunday at the National Bowling Stadium with 279 before achieving perfection in Game 2. His first five frames of Game 3, however, put him in a tough spot.
After a spare in the fifth, his margin for error was minimal with three items still up for grabs – an 800 series and the lead in Regular Singles and Regular All-Events…