Yuka Saso used grit and poise to navigate a challenging start and a late setback, finishing with a one-over 71 to slip to joint third halfway through the US Women’s Open now led by Thailand’s Wichanee Meechai at the Lancaster Country Club in Pennsylvania.
LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 31: Yuka Saso of Japan lines up a putt on the tenth green during the second round of the U.S. Women's Open Presented by Ally at Lancaster Country Club on May 31, 2024 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.MANILA, Philippines --
“We started early, and the conditions were less windy, but my game wasn’t as sharp as the first round. My putting wasn’t as fortunate this time, but I still managed to perform pretty well,” said Saso, who needed two more putts than her opening round of 27. Despite the challenges, Saso, whose campaign is sponsored by ICTSI, maintained a positive outlook on her 73, given the tough playing conditions. Winner of this premier major in 2021, Saso is now three strokes behind Meechai.
Filipina amateur Junia Gabasa showed improvement, following her 85 with an 81, finishing tied at 153rd for a 166 in her biggest golf appearance. Fil-Japanese Yuka Saso made her presence felt early in the US Women’s Open, firing a two-under 68 opening card to take... In 14 seasons in the PBA, the Philippine Cup finals has been generally a dead end for the Meralco franchise.
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