Japan’s Yuka Saso overcame an early four-putt to overturn a three-shot deficit to win her second U.S. Open title on a dramatic final day at Lancaster Country Club.
Minjee Lee, Wichanee Meechai and Andrea Lee were tied for the lead going into the final round, and Saso’s chances of catching them took a huge blow after a four-putt double bogey on the sixth par after a birdie in the second round.
However, Sasso stabilized the situation with five consecutive pars, then birdied Nos. 12, 13, 15 and 16 to effectively seal the victory. In the end, the 22-year-old shot a 68 for a winning total of 4 under par, three strokes ahead of her compatriot Hinako Shibuno.
They were the only two players to finish under par, with Andrea Lee shooting a 75 to tie for third with fellow American Ally Ewing, who finished A score of 66 took the field by storm.
Meechai fared even worse, shooting a final-round 77, and Minjee Lee shot a final-round 78 and limped home with a 41. The player who won his first two LPGA Tour titles in the majors.
“It feels great,” Sasso said. “I represented the Philippines and won the 2021 championship. I feel like I was able to give back to my mom. I was able to represent Japan this year and I feel like I was able to give back to my dad. I’m happy that I was able to do that.
“It’s a great feeling that I can give back to my parents in the same way. I haven’t won since 2021. I think it’s special after a long wait, I didn’t expect it to be like this Won the U.S. Women’s Open for the first time.
“I think I really wanted it too. Not just to get that second win but to prove something to myself. I hadn’t won in two and a half or three years. I did kind of doubt whether I could do it. Winning again, or not winning again, but I was able to prove something to myself.
Elsewhere, Scotland’s Robert McIntyre recovered from a shaky start to beat a host of challengers to win his first PGA Tour title at the RBC Canadian Open. McIntyre shot a final-round 68 at Hamilton Golf and Country Club to finish at 16 under, one stroke ahead of local favorite Ben Griffin.
Griffin birdied Nos. 15, 16 and 17 to keep the pressure on one of his playing partners, but couldn’t find a fourth straight birdie on the final hole to potentially make the playoffs. That meant McIntyre could win with two putts from 10 feet before hugging his father, Dougie, who was appointed caddy on short notice.
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When asked why he was so excited about the win, McIntyre told CBS: “Because of this. I’m speechless to be honest. This is what I’m all about with my family, my girlfriend, my team.” .I couldn’t believe I actually did this in his bag. I cried with joy, but I also laughed because I didn’t think it was possible.
McIntyre’s four-shot lead was wiped out over four holes after a bogey on the first hole, while Mackenzie Hughes added a hat trick of early birdies.
However, McIntyre performed well with his fourth, seventh and eighth birdies to regain control of the £7.4million event, although he had to ask for it several times before he finally got his wish. Mobile drones for television coverage.
Another birdie on No. 11, a tee shot into the water hazard on No. 12 and a bogey on No. 13 opened the door for pursuers, but the Ryder Cup star made a Got the crucial birdie and made safe pars on the last three holes.
