Japan’s Yuka Saso overcame an early four-putt to overturn a three-shot deficit and win her second US Open title on a dramatic final day at Lancaster Country Club.
Minjee Lee, Wichanee Meechai and Andrea Lee shared the lead heading into the final round and Saso’s chances of catching them took a massive blow when she followed a birdie on the second by four-putting the sixth for a double bogey.
However, Saso steadied the ship with five straight pars before making birdies on the 12th, 13th, 15th and 16th to effectively seal victory.
YUKA SASO WINS AGAIN!
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The 22-year-old captures her second U.S. Women’s Open title! pic.twitter.com/PR02sGeGpm
A closing 68 gave the 22-year-old a winning total of four under par, three shots clear of compatriot Hinako Shibuno.
They were the only two players to finish under par as Andrea Lee struggled to a closing 75 to share third place with fellow American Ally Ewing on level par, Ewing surging through the field with a 66.
Meechai fared even worse with a closing 77 and Minjee Lee limped home in 41 for a final round of 78.Saso is the third player in history after Se Ri Pak and In Gee Chun to make major championships their first two LPGA Tour titles.