Maria Jose Marin and Gaby Lopez both made the cut at the U.S. Women鈥檚 Open, showcasing strong performances at the Riviera Country Club. Lopez, a former Razorback, is tied for third at 3-under par, just one shot off the lead. Marin, currently on the Arkansas women's golf team, finished tied for 22nd at 1-over par. Both played resiliently through challenging conditions, confirming their strong form heading into the weekend.

By the Numbers
  • Lopez started with five birdies on her first nine holes and finished the second round with a score of 71.
  • Marin had an opening round score of 70 and a second round score of 73, making her one of five amateurs to cut.
State of Play
  • Lopez is currently tied for third, one shot behind the leaders Alison Lee and Ruoning Yin.
  • Marin is tied for 22nd and is among the low amateurs competing in the event.
What's Next

The third round will commence with Marin teeing off at 1:55 p.m. CT and Lopez at 4:15 p.m. CT. Both players aim to maintain their momentum and challenge for higher placements as they enter the weekend.

Bottom Line

With both athletes positioned well going into the final rounds, expectations are high for Marin and Lopez to continue their impressive runs, potentially making a significant impact on the leaderboard and highlighting Arkansas women's golf on a national stage.