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Stefanie Johnson averages 230-plus on double burn to take first-round lead at 2018 U.S. Women’s Open

JEFF RICHGELS | Posted: Monday, June 25, 2018 10:00 pm
Stefanie Johnson averages 230-plus on double burn to take first-round lead at 2018 U.S. Women’s Open
Stefanie Johnson leads after the first round of qualifying at the 2018 U.S. Women’s Open. Photo by Professional Women's Bowling Association.
Stefanie Johnson averaged 230.38 on the double burn squad to take the lead after the first of three rounds of qualifying at the 2018 U.S. Women’s Open at Boardwalk Bowl in Orlando, Florida, on Monday. Johnson, a decorated Team USA veteran and PWBA Tour champion, totaled 1,843 on games of 241, 242, 255, 201, 263, 200, 216 and 225. Johnson told PWBA that staying patient was the key. “I watched other people’s ball reaction because we don’t get a lot of practice on the...