Upside down 'broomstick' pattern will be key fourth pattern for 2024 U.S. Women’s Open

A year ago, the upside down “broomstick” lane pattern got the U.S. Women’s Open off to a grueling start, as just 35 of the 108 players averaged 200 or better in the first round. A shorter and slightly asymmetrical version of the upside down broomstick will be the fourth and therefore most important pattern of the 2024 U.S. Women’s Open, USBC revealed in posting the patterns for Wednesday’s practice sessions at Royal Pin Woodland. The patterns are attached to this st...