Filipino-Japanese major champion who won the 2021 US Women's Open and has risen to become one of the most talented and exciting players in women's professional golf.
Yuka Saso is a Filipino-Japanese golfer who won the 2021 US Women's Open as a Filipino before switching allegiance to Japan. She successfully defended her US Open title in 2022 as a Japanese citizen, becoming a two-time US Women's Open champion. Her extraordinary run at America's national championship made her one of the most decorated young golfers in women's golf.
Famous For
Youngest US Women's Open champion since 2014
Playing Style
How They Played
Long driver with strong putting
Legacy
Lasting Impact
First Filipino to win a major championship
Career Journey
Timeline
2019
📌 Turned professional
2021
🏆 Won US Women's Open at 19 years old
2022
🎯 Changed nationality from Philippines to Japan
2023
🎯 First LPGA Tour victory as Japanese citizen