Yuka Saso Leaps Ahead of the Field With 67 - 2021 U.S. Women's Open, Round 2

Yuka Saso Leaps Ahead of the Field With 67- 2021 U.S. Women's Open, Round 2

Golf: Yuka Saso takes solo lead at 2021 US Women’s Open https://t.co/R3SvPmS7Li

— ABS-CBN News (@ABSCBNNews) June 5, 2021

19-year-old Yuka Saso, of the Philippines, carded six birdies on Friday en route to a 4-under 67 and the 36-hole lead in the 2021 U.S. Women's Open at The Olympic Club, in San Francisco, Calif.

Yuka Saso joins the leaders at 4-under at @TheOlympicClub

Earlier this year, @Kstupples compared her powerful swing to @McIlroyRory's 💪👇 pic.twitter.com/HXgKRVqjgS

— LPGA (@LPGA) June 4, 2021

Yuka Saso is a Filipino professional golfer. She created history for the Philippines at the 2018 Asian Games by winning the first ever gold medal for the Philippines in both women's individual and women's team event in Asian Games golf competitions.

"I love playing golf and I'm just thankful that I'm here."

Yuka Saso leads the way after Round 2 in just her 3rd #USWomensOpen appearance! pic.twitter.com/XoiwTwWJJ2

— U.S. Women's Open (USGA) (@uswomensopen) June 5, 2021