Player Bio: Yuka Saso2020 U.S. Women's Open

Age: 19
Country: Philippines
College: None
Worldwide professional victories: 2
Exempt status: No. 57 in Rolex Rankings as of Nov. 11

Saso enjoyed a highly decorated junior/amateur career before turning pro in the fall of 2019. Saso was the stroke-play medalist in the 2019 U.S. Girls’ Junior and lost to Jillian Bourdage in the semifinals. Saso also was a semifinalist in the 2016 U.S. Women’s Amateur. Saso turned pro last November and has since won a pair of events in 2020: the NEC Karuizawa 72 and Nitori Ladies Golf Tournament. 

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