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Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
Yuka Saso's victory at the U.S. Open was celebrated with a special edition of the Yomiuri newspaper in Tokyo. Saso, who previously won the title in 2021 representing the Philippines, won this time under the Japanese flag, honoring both her parents' heritage. The 22-year-old golfer shot a 2-under 68 to secure her win at the Lancaster Country Club in Pennsylvania.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Washington Post
Yuka Saso made history by winning her second U.S. Women's Open, becoming the youngest golfer with two titles at 22 years old. Representing Japan, she surged from a three-stroke deficit with four birdies on the back nine to finish at 4-under 276, securing a three-shot victory over Hinako Shibuno. Saso's win marks her fourth professional victory and the first U.S. Women's Open title for a Japanese player.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
Yuka Saso won the US Women's Open at Lancaster Country Club, marking her second victory in the tournament and her first representing Japan. Saso, who previously won in 2021 under the Philippine flag, delivered a strong performance on the back nine to secure a three-shot victory. The win was emotionally significant for Saso, as it allowed her to honor both her Filipina mother and Japanese father.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ESPN
Yuka Saso, 22, won her second U.S. Women's Open title at Lancaster Country Club, becoming the youngest two-time champion in the event's history. Representing Japan, Saso's victory came after a three-year winless period, highlighted by a final round charge and a 3-shot win. She earned $2.4 million from the $12 million purse, the largest in women's golf.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC Sports
Yuka Saso won her second U.S. Women's Open title at Lancaster Country Club, overcoming an early four-putt and finishing with a 2-under 68. At 22, she is the youngest player to win two U.S. Women's Open championships. Saso, who represents Japan, finished three shots ahead of Hinako Shibuno. Despite challenges, including a double bogey, Saso's strong back-nine performance secured her victory.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Nelly Korda, the world No. 1 golfer, had a disastrous start at the US Women's Open, shooting a septuple-bogey on a par-three and finishing the first round 10-over 80, leaving her 12 shots behind leader Yuka Saso. Despite three birdies in her closing nine holes, Korda faces a tough challenge to make it to the weekend.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by SB Nation
Ruoning Yin wins the KPMG Women's PGA Championship by sinking a 10-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole to finish with a bogey-free 67, beating Yuka Saso by one stroke. Yin becomes the second-ever Chinese player to win a major championship on the LPGA Tour. She also beats out Rose Zhang, who won in her LPGA debut earlier in June. This marks Yin's first major championship and her second LPGA victory.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ESPN
Ruoning Yin wins the Women's PGA Championship, becoming the second woman from China to win a major title. She beat Yuka Saso by one shot with a final-round 4-under 67, finishing at 8-under 276. Yin made a birdie putt from about 10 feet on the final hole to secure her victory. The championship had a mid-round delay of nearly two hours because of severe weather.