Yuka Saso went on a birdie blitz on a frigid Friday afternoon at the Olympic Club in San Francisco to card a four-under 67 and grab a one-stroke lead heading into the weekend at the US Women’s Open. “I love playing golf and am just thankful that I’m here,” said Saso, who said she models her swing after four-time men’s Major champion Rory McIlroy. Jeong-eun nearly caught Saso at her last hole but her birdie putt died just short of the hole and the tournament’s 2019 champion had to settle for solo second place. Defending champion A Lim Kim, 2014 champion Michelle Wie West and 2010 champion Paula Creamer were among those who missed the cut. This week marks the first time that the oldest women’s Major has been played at The Olympic Club, a course that has hosted five US Opens.

Source: The Irish Times June 05, 2021 09:39 UTC