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Golf: Yuka Saso claims lead in JLPGA Nitori tourney
Golf: Yuka Saso claims lead in JLPGA Nitori tourney
ABS-CBN News
Published Aug 28, 2020 06:00 PM PHT
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Updated Aug 29, 2020 03:16 AM PHT
Filipino-Japanese golfer Yuka Saso wrested the lead in the Japan LPGA Nitori Ladies golf tournament in Hokkaido Friday.
Filipino-Japanese golfer Yuka Saso wrested the lead in the Japan LPGA Nitori Ladies golf tournament in Hokkaido Friday.
The 2018 Asian Games gold medalist gunned 3 birdies to record a bogey-free 69 in the second round of the tournament at Otaru Country Club.
Saso was forced to settle for second on Day 1 of the 72-hole tourney when local bet Satsuki Oshiro carded a seven-under 65.
The 2018 Asian Games gold medalist gunned 3 birdies to record a bogey-free 69 in the second round of the tournament at Otaru Country Club.
Saso was forced to settle for second on Day 1 of the 72-hole tourney when local bet Satsuki Oshiro carded a seven-under 65.
This time, Oshiro fell to joint 10th.
This time, Oshiro fell to joint 10th.
Hikaru Yoshimoto finished behind Saso with a 68 for a total of 137.
Hikaru Yoshimoto finished behind Saso with a 68 for a total of 137.
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Two weeks ago, Saso used a phenomenal final round to win the NEC Karuizawa to make history as the first Filipina to clinch a title on the Japan LPGA Tour.
Two weeks ago, Saso used a phenomenal final round to win the NEC Karuizawa to make history as the first Filipina to clinch a title on the Japan LPGA Tour.
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