Yuka Saso Holds One-Stroke Lead in US Women’s Open Opener

Yuka Saso Leads After Challenging First Round

Japan’s Yuka Saso took the lead by one shot in the US Women’s Open held in Philadelphia. She managed to card a two under 68 at Lancaster Country Club, making her one of the four players to beat par on the first day.

Top Contenders

• Yuka Saso leads by one shot
• Following closely are Adela Cernousek, Wichanee Meechai, and Andrea Lee
• 10 players recorded even par rounds of 70

Despite high expectations, world number one Nelly Korda faced challenges early on. After starting with a bogey, Korda struggled on the par-three 12th hole, eventually finishing eight over par.

Course Challenges and Players’ Performances

Players like Yuka Saso and Nelly Korda navigated through the revised and lengthened Lancaster Country Club, which now stands at 6,583 yards. England’s Jodi Ewart Shadoff and Ireland’s Leona Maguire also faced their own challenges, finishing with scores of two-over-par 72 and three-over-par 73, respectively.