“I saw it (message) this morning and I was like…ohhh,” said Saso with a chuckle and excitement of a fan. 13, thus becoming the first Filipina – and one of the two youngest in the world — to win a major championship. Five-time Philippine Ladies Open champion Jennifer Rosales had captured two LPGA Tour leg titles — the Chick-Fil-A in 2004 and the SBS Open the following year — with her tied for fourth finishes in the 2002 British Women’s Open and in the US Women’s Open in 2004 her best in the majors. “I watched some of it Friday night and I’m excited to watch over the weekend and see how she (Saso) does,” said McIlroy. “Thank you, Rory,” said Saso, perhaps ahead of the former’s forthcoming congratulatory message.

Source: Philippine Star June 07, 2021 05:48 UTC