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Birgit Noreiks’ lead down to 13 pins at 2023 U.S. Women’s Open; ‘yips’ reportedly lead to Shannon O’Keefe withdrawing

JEFF RICHGELS | Posted: Sunday, June 18, 2023 9:00 pm
Birgit Noreiks’ lead down to 13 pins at 2023 U.S. Women’s Open; ‘yips’ reportedly lead to Shannon O’Keefe withdrawing
Birgit Noreiks rolls a shot in winning the 2022 USBC Queens. Photo by USBC.
Birgit Noreiks’ lead fell to just 13 pins after Sunday’s cashers round and first round of match play at the 2023 U.S. Women’s Open, but the big news was superstar Shannon O’Keefe battling what one observer called the “yips” on Sunday, apparently leading to her withdrawal before Monday morning’s second round of match play. O’Keefe first referenced her troubles after Sunday morning’s cashers round with this post on her athlete page on...