Yuka Saso upbeat despite tough 2022 season

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2022 03:10:42 +0000

While she vows to better her 2022 performance in the upcoming LPGA season, Yuka Saso also braces for another challenging campaign given the ever-improving level of competition in the world’s premier ladies circuit. Though her showing after making history with a major breakthrough in the US Women’s Open in 2021 didn’t seem to impress some, […]

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Yuka Saso upbeat despite tough 2002 season

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2022 03:10:42 +0000

While she vows to better her 2022 performance in the upcoming LPGA season, Yuka Saso also braces for another challenging campaign given the ever-improving level of competition in the world’s premier ladies circuit. Though her showing after making history with a major breakthrough in the US Women’s Open in 2021 didn’t seem to impress some, […]

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Yuka Saso gets boost ahead of 2023 LPGA Tour campaign

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2022 07:15:23 +0000

Major champion Yuka Saso’s buildup for the 2023 LPGA season gathers momentum in terms of support as she linked up with Federal Land, Inc., becoming a brand ambassador for the country’s top real estate developer. The 2021 US Women’s Open champion said she’s delighted to have signed up with Federal Land, which marked its golden […]

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Saso pocket P1.7 M for finishing 13th in Florida

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2022 04:43:56 +0000

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Yuka Saso shot a closing 2-under-par 68 to finish at joint 13th in the Pelican Women’s Championship in Belleair, Florida Sunday, Nov. 13 (Monday in Manila). It was a third straight 68 for Saso, who tallied a three-round total of 204 – eight strokes behind eventual champion Nelly Korda. Korda torched the course […]

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Yuka Saso eyes bounce back in Thailand

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Wed, 09 Mar 2022 08:30:22 +0000

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Yuka Saso tries to bounce back from a dismal showing the last time when she competes in the $1.6 million Honda LPGA Thailand starting Thursday at the Siam Country Club, Pattaya Old Course in Chonburi, Thailand. The 20-year-old Fil-Japanese tees off at 9:36 a.m. (10:36 a.m. in Manila) with American Danielle Kang […]

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Yuka Saso 4 shots behind Thai leader in Singapore’s HSBC tilt

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Thu, 03 Mar 2022 08:58:18 +0000

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Yuka Saso carded an eagle-aided 1-under-par 71 for a share of 29th place at the start of the HSBC Women’s World Championship at the Sentosa Golf Club, Tenjong Course in Singapore Thursday. The 20-year-old Fil-Japanese, who now represents Japan, fired an eagle 3 on the fifth hole and followed it up with a […]

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Yuka Saso vies in Singapore’s HSBC Women’s World Championship

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Wed, 02 Mar 2022 03:47:26 +0000

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Yuka Saso returns to action on Thursday when she competes in the HSBC Women’s World Championship at the Sentosa Golf Club, Tenjong Course in Singapore. The 72-hole tournament, which offers $1.7 million total cash purse, is Saso’s fourth this season as she seeks to follow up her historic US Women’s Open victory […]

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No pressure for Yuka Saso to defend US Women’s Open crown

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2022 09:20:00 +0000

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Rising golf star Yuka Saso does not want to pressure herself when it is time for her to prove that her historic US Women’s Open title win was no fluke. There’s no such issue for her.  “I personally take (my tournaments) week by week. I’m not setting my goals too far. Matagal […]

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Golfer Yuka Saso, gymnast Caloy Yulo named PSA President’s Award winners

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2022 03:50:35 +0000

Two reigning world champions are going to be recognized with the esteemed President’s Award in the San Miguel Corporation-Philippine Sportswriters Association (SMC-PSA) Annual Awards Night. Gymnast Carlos Yulo and golfer Yuka Saso will be honored by the country’s sportswriting fraternity in the March 14 event for their respective feats of lifting Philippine sports in the […]

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On rare occasion, Yuka Saso misses cut; Bianca makes it

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sat, 05 Feb 2022 05:58:07 +0000

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Yuka Saso missed the cut for the first time in 22 tournaments while Bianca Pagdanganan advanced to the final round of the LPGA Drive On Championship in Fort Myers, Florida on Friday. True to her promise, Saso bounced back from a disastrous opening-round 77 by carding a five-under-par 67 in the second, […]

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