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Meet Yuka Saso, the 19-year-old Filipino-Japanese golf prodigy who just won the US Women’s Open

ANCX Staff
Updated as of Jun 07 04:37 PM

Saso is the first Filipino to win a major championship, tying with South Korea’s Inbee Park as the youngest player to win the US tournament Read more »

'Inspiring': Fellow Pinoy athletes celebrate Yuka Saso's triumph

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 07 05:45 PM

Filipino athletes on Monday were thrilled to witness one of their own make history, as golfer Yuka Saso displayed remarkable poise in winning the U.S. Women's Open. Read more »

PH golf body lauds Yuka Saso for 'grace under pressure' in US Open

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 07 01:25 PM

Yuka Saso's historic triumph in the 76th U.S. Women's Open brought "so much joy and honor" to the country, the National Golf Association of the Philippines said. Read more »

'They gave me so much energy': Yuka Saso grateful for support from Pinoys

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 07 05:37 PM

Yuka Saso had a bit of a homecourt advantage en route to winning the 76th U.S. Women's Open, Sunday at the Olympic Club in San Francisco (early Monday in Manila). Read more »

Golf: Rory McIlroy congratulates Yuka Saso after historic win

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 07 09:50 AM

"Everyone's going to be watching Yuka Saso swing videos on YouTube now." Read more »

IN PHOTOS: Pinoy pride oozes, as Yuka Saso puts country on golfing map

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 07 10:02 AM

Boxing. Billiards. Bowling. Basketball. Now golf. The new toast of Philippine sports centers on the unlikeliest of people — a 19-year-old golfer. Read more »

Pinay pride Yuka Saso wins 76th US Women's Open Championship

Ezra Shaw, Getty Images/AFP
Posted at Jun 07 08:36 AM

Yuka Saso of the Philippines celebrates with the Harton S. Semple Trophy after winning the 76th U.S. Women's Open Championship at The Olympic Club on Sunday in San Francisco, California, USA Read more »

WATCH: Yuka Saso with the winning shot for the US Women's Open title

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 07 09:19 AM

The 19-year-old was clutch when she needed to be, and because of that she fulfilled one of the most important achievements in Philippine sports history. Read more »

History! Yuka Saso of the Philippines crowned US Women’s Open golf champion

Rory Carroll, Reuters
Updated as of Jun 07 09:05 AM

(UPDATED) All week Saso enjoyed the vocal support of fans from nearby Daly City, which is home to a large Filipino population. Read more »

Eye on the ball

Kelvin Kuo, USA TODAY Sports
Posted at Jun 06 12:14 PM

Filipina golfer Yuka Saso plays a shot from a bunker on the third hole during the third round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at The Olympic Club, San Francisco, California, USA on Saturday.  Read more »

Golf: PH’s Saso yields lead at US Women’s Open, but still in title pursuit

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 06 10:35 AM

Yuka Saso struggled with 3 bogeys in the final 6 holes to finish at 6-under 207 after 3 rounds on Saturday, one shot behind leader American Lexi Thompson. Read more »

Golf: Yuka Saso takes solo lead at 2021 US Women’s Open

TJ Manotoc, ABS-CBN North America News Bureau
Updated as of Jun 06 10:12 AM

A day after a strong start with a 2 under par performance at the Olympic Club in San Francisco, the Philippines’ lone entry interview the 2021 US Open, Yuka Saso barges ahead into solo first place.   Read more »

Golf: Saso starts strong at US Women's Open; American high-schooler leads

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Jun 04 12:41 PM

Saso carded a 2-under 69 for a strong Round 1 on Thursday, 2 shots behind co-leaders Mel Reid of England and 17-year-old Megha Ganne of the US. Read more »

Pinoy athletes who still have shot at qualifying for Tokyo Olympics

Manolo Pedralvez
Posted at May 17 06:36 AM

Nine Filipinos have punched a ticket to the Tokyo Olympics, and there could be more with 2 months to go before the Games open. Read more »

Weightlifter na si Hidilyn Diaz nag-qualify para sa Tokyo Olympics

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 19 07:49 PM

Qualified nang sumabak sa Tokyo Olympics ang Pinay weightlifting champion na si Hidilyn Diaz. Read more »

Golf: PH’s Yuka Saso impresses ex LPGA player of the year Lydia Ko

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 19 03:43 AM

With Saso's outing at the LPGA Lotte Championship, the 19-year-old Filipina golfer had everyone on notice — including 2-time Major winner Lydia Ko. Read more »

Golf: Yuka Saso finishes joint sixth, Lydia Ko claims Lotte Championship

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 18 12:04 PM

Lydia Ko ended her three-year LPGA title drought in impressive style Saturday, firing a final-round 65 to win the Lotte Championship by seven strokes. Read more »

Golf: Saso slips to third, as Ko takes one-shot lead at LPGA Lotte Championship

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 18 10:03 AM

Yuka Saso got off to a rocky start playing alongside Lydia Ko in the final group. Read more »

Golf: Yuka Saso sizzles in 2nd round of Hawaii LPGA tournament

Field Level Media/Reuters
Updated as of Apr 16 12:55 PM

Saso, who shared first place after the opening round, carded a second consecutive 64 for a 16-under 128 total at the LPGA Lotte Championship. Read more »

Golf: Yuka Saso gains share of lead at LPGA Lotte Championship

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 15 09:00 AM

Yuka Saso was first in the clubhouse on eight-under par 64, racing home with four of her eight birdies at her last four holes. Read more »