Reigning US Women’s Open champion Yuka Saso AFP FILE PHOTOYUKA Saso finally had time to reflect on her breakthrough year, and it still felt like a blur. Winning the US Women's Open with a birdie on the third playoff hole at Olympic Club was a life-changer. But when Saso says it's hard to grasp her success, that goes beyond winning the Open for the 20-year-old of Filipino and Japanese heritage. When she returned, Saso tied for fifth in Japan, and then the next four JLPGA events were canceled. Saso doesn't think that will happen to her.

Source: Manila Times January 09, 2022 04:10 UTC