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Latvia's Diana Zavjalova cruises to 173-pin lead as drama unfolds in cut to 36 at 2024 U.S. Women's Open  

JEFF RICHGELS | Posted: Saturday, June 15, 2024 11:00 pm
Latvia's Diana Zavjalova cruises to 173-pin lead as drama unfolds in cut to 36 at 2024 U.S. Women's Open  
Diana Zavjalova led qualifying at the 2024 U.S. Women's Open by 173 pins. Photo by USBC.
Latvia’s Diana Zavjalova jumped out to a stunning 212-pin after Thursday’s first round of the 2024 U.S. Women’s Open at Royal Pin Woodland in Indianapolis and extended it to 278 pins after Friday’s second round. So there was little drama in who would lead qualifying after Saturday’s third round. Zavjalova did lose some of her lead as she totaled 1,719 for her eight games Saturday to finish with a 24-game total of 5,536, a 230.67 average and a 173-pin lead over...