Yuka Saso

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Philippine teen Saso triumphs in playoff to win US Women's Open

Philippine teen Saso triumphs in playoff to win US…

SAN FRANCISCO: Philippine teenager Yuka Saso birdied the third playoff hole to beat Japan's Nasa Hataoka and win the 76th US Women's Open at Olympic Club on Sunday (Jun 6). Saso matched South Korean Park In-bee as the youngest winners in the championship's history at 19 years, 11 months and 17 days, and earned her LPGA tour membership. "I'd like to thank my family, I wouldn't be here without them," she said through tears. "To all my sponsors and to all my friends