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Yuka Saso Yuka Saso (笹生優花)
JPN #113 CME Rank
151.481 CME Points
2 Lifetime Wins
$7,334,624 Lifetime Earned
› born Jun 20, 2001 (age 25)
› birthplace San Ildefonso, Bulacan, Philippines
› hometown Bulacan, Philippines
› height 5'5" (166 cm)
› turned_pro 2019 (7 yrs)
› lpga_rookie 2021
Tournament record
Tournament Results
2026 Latest Tournament Results
| Date | Tournament | Pos | To Par | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | Total | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/1 | LOTTE Championship presented by Hoakalei | T43 | -6 | 69 | 70 | 68 | 75 | 282 | $11,653 |
| 9/25 | Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G | T34 | -8 | 68 | 70 | 67 | 0 | 205 | $16,714 |
| 8/27 | FM Championship | CUT | +11 | 78 | 77 | 0 | 0 | 155 | — |
Career
From amateur golf to the LPGA Tour — curated milestones merged with tournament results.
Career timeline
- 2016
- AMWorld Junior Girls
- AM
- 2018
- AMAsian Games goldindividual & team, PHI
- AMYouth Olympics 4th
- AM
- 2019
- PROTurned professionalNon-LPGA wins: 2 (JLPGA)
- PRO
- 2020
- OLYTokyo OlympicsFinished 9th, PHI
- OLY
- 2021
- RKELPGA Tour rookie season
- MAJWon the U.S. Women's OpenMajor championship
- RKE
- 2024
- MAJWon the U.S. Women's OpenMajor championship
- OLYParis OlympicsFinished JPN
- MAJ
Honors
Major championships
2- 2021U.S. Women's Open — Winner
- 2024U.S. Women's Open — Winner
Olympic Games
2- 2020Tokyo — 9th, PHI
- 2024Paris — JPN
Amateur career
3- 2018Asian Games gold — individual & team, PHI
- 2016World Junior Girls
- 2018Youth Olympics 4th
Path to the LPGA
No college Route Turned pro straight from amateur golf
2019 Turned pro age 18
2021 LPGA rookie season age 20 · 2 yrs after turning pro
2 Wins outside the LPGA JLPGA
2021 First LPGA win U.S. Women's Open · age 19
#5 Career-high world rank Oct 2021
2 Majors
2 Olympic Games 2020, 2024
Statistical record
Player statistics
Performance
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Wins | 0 | |
| Starts | 21 | #23 |
| Cuts Made | 10 | #79 |
| Cuts Missed | 11 | #12 |
| Events Played | 21 | |
| Rounds Played | 60 | #66 |
| Top 10 Finishes | 0 | |
| Top 25 Finishes | 1 | #120 |
Scoring
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring Avg Per Round | 73.3 | #148 |
| Low Round | 67 | #136 |
| High Round | 83 | #14 |
| Sub Par Rounds | 16 | #110 |
| Bogey Free Rounds | 2 | #67 |
| Round 1 Scoring Avg | 73.29 | #144 |
| Round 2 Scoring Avg | 73.76 | #149 |
| Round 3 Scoring Avg | 71.7 | #90 |
| Round 4 Scoring Avg | 74.13 | #143 |
| Par 3 Scoring Avg | 3.21 | #154 |
| Par 4 Scoring Avg | 4.19 | #149 |
| Par 5 Scoring Avg | 4.72 | #55 |
Driving & Greens
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Distance Avg | 269.76 | #35 |
| Drive Accuracy Pct | 60.97 % | #126 |
| Greens in Regulation Pct | 57.13 % | #155 |
| Green Hit from Fairway Pct | 67.79 % | #155 |
| Green Hit from Rough Pct | 45.96 % | #137 |
| Ball Striking | 243 | #127 |
Putting
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Putts Per Round Avg | 29.12 | #10 |
| Putts Per GIR Avg | 1.81 | #82 |
| Putts Per Hole | 1.62 | #10 |
| Sand Save Pct | 44.04 % | #65 |
| One Putt Avg Per Round | 6.98 | #16 |
| Three Putt Avg Per Round | 0.58 | #124 |
Birdies & Bogeys
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Birdies | 181 | #76 |
| Eagles | 2 | #101 |
| Bogeys | 199 | #17 |
| Double Bogeys | 34 | #1 |
| Birdie Pct | 16.76 % | #128 |
| Birdie Or Better Avg Per Round | 3.05 | #131 |
| Birdie to Bogey Ratio | 0.77 | #165 |
| Bogey Avoidance | 22.04 % | #141 |
| Bogey Avg Per Round | 3.32 | #24 |
Earnings & Points
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Money | $272,590 | #92 |
| CME Points | 151.48 | #113 |
| Solheim Points | 0 | |
| Player of Year Points | 0 |
Updated Oct 26, 2026
Performance
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Wins | 0 | |
| Starts | 18 | #97 |
| Cuts Made | 5 | #141 |
| Cuts Missed | 13 | #1 |
| Events Played | 17 | |
| Rounds Played | 45 | #121 |
| Top 10 Finishes | 0 | |
| Top 25 Finishes | 1 | #117 |
Scoring
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring Avg Per Round | 74.33 | #153 |
| Low Round | 67 | #131 |
| High Round | 85 | #4 |
| Sub Par Rounds | 9 | #147 |
| Bogey Free Rounds | 0 | #141 |
| Round 1 Scoring Avg | 74.06 | #149 |
| Round 2 Scoring Avg | 74.94 | #153 |
| Round 3 Scoring Avg | 72 | #102 |
| Round 4 Scoring Avg | 75.25 | #151 |
| Par 3 Scoring Avg | 3.17 | #151 |
| Par 4 Scoring Avg | 4.23 | #152 |
| Par 5 Scoring Avg | 4.88 | #146 |
Driving & Greens
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Distance Avg | 261.95 | #66 |
| Drive Accuracy Pct | 57.00 % | #153 |
| Greens in Regulation Pct | 58.60 % | #150 |
| Green Hit from Fairway Pct | 70.66 % | #142 |
| Green Hit from Rough Pct | 42.46 % | #160 |
| Ball Striking | 294 | #149 |
Putting
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Putts Per Round Avg | 29.62 | #51 |
| Putts Per GIR Avg | 1.76 | #17 |
| Putts Per Hole | 1.65 | #50 |
| Sand Save Pct | 34.94 % | #128 |
| One Putt Avg Per Round | 6.62 | #58 |
| Three Putt Avg Per Round | 0.57 | #112 |
Birdies & Bogeys
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Birdies | 139 | #117 |
| Eagles | 1 | #136 |
| Bogeys | 166 | #65 |
| Double Bogeys | 33 | #1 |
| Birdie Pct | 18.39 % | #96 |
| Birdie Or Better Avg Per Round | 3.33 | #97 |
| Birdie to Bogey Ratio | 0.68 | #180 |
| Bogey Avoidance | 27.12 % | #154 |
| Bogey Avg Per Round | 3.95 | #1 |
Earnings & Points
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Money | $80,760 | #138 |
| CME Points | 93.29 | #132 |
| Solheim Points | 0 | |
| Player of Year Points | 0 |
Updated Oct 26, 2026
Performance
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Wins | 1 | |
| Starts | 22 | #59 |
| Cuts Made | 15 | #64 |
| Cuts Missed | 7 | #86 |
| Events Played | 21 | |
| Rounds Played | 72 | #63 |
| Top 10 Finishes | 3 | |
| Top 25 Finishes | 8 | #43 |
Scoring
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring Avg Per Round | 71.19 | #48 |
| Low Round | 63 | #12 |
| High Round | 78 | #149 |
| Sub Par Rounds | 32 | #72 |
| Bogey Free Rounds | 4 | #52 |
| Round 1 Scoring Avg | 70.95 | #28 |
| Round 2 Scoring Avg | 71.86 | #83 |
| Round 3 Scoring Avg | 71.14 | #78 |
| Round 4 Scoring Avg | 70.5 | #24 |
| Par 3 Scoring Avg | 3.09 | #113 |
| Par 4 Scoring Avg | 4.06 | #46 |
| Par 5 Scoring Avg | 4.6 | #5 |
Driving & Greens
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Distance Avg | 267.9 | #25 |
| Drive Accuracy Pct | 70.27 % | #98 |
| Greens in Regulation Pct | 67.65 % | #85 |
| Green Hit from Fairway Pct | 78.03 % | #55 |
| Green Hit from Rough Pct | 49.12 % | #93 |
| Ball Striking | 114 | #55 |
Putting
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Putts Per Round Avg | 29.57 | #22 |
| Putts Per GIR Avg | 1.78 | #19 |
| Putts Per Hole | 1.64 | #15 |
| Sand Save Pct | 42.86 % | #76 |
| One Putt Avg Per Round | 6.66 | #31 |
| Three Putt Avg Per Round | 0.53 | #145 |
Birdies & Bogeys
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Birdies | 258 | #53 |
| Eagles | 9 | #8 |
| Bogeys | 180 | #73 |
| Double Bogeys | 24 | #26 |
| Birdie Pct | 21.08 % | #15 |
| Birdie Or Better Avg Per Round | 3.93 | #13 |
| Birdie to Bogey Ratio | 1.28 | #39 |
| Bogey Avoidance | 17.08 % | #64 |
| Bogey Avg Per Round | 2.65 | #106 |
Earnings & Points
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Money | $2,867,618 | #4 |
| CME Points | 1,238.012 | #19 |
| Solheim Points | 0 | |
| Player of Year Points | 69 | #10 |
Updated Oct 26, 2026
Performance
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Wins | 0 | |
| Starts | 22 | #46 |
| Cuts Made | 17 | #36 |
| Cuts Missed | 5 | #120 |
| Events Played | 21 | |
| Rounds Played | 77 | #44 |
| Top 10 Finishes | 8 | |
| Top 25 Finishes | 14 | #7 |
Scoring
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring Avg Per Round | 70.29 | #14 |
| Low Round | 65 | #71 |
| High Round | 78 | #152 |
| Sub Par Rounds | 47 | #13 |
| Bogey Free Rounds | 6 | #26 |
| Round 1 Scoring Avg | 69.62 | #5 |
| Round 2 Scoring Avg | 71.1 | #51 |
| Round 3 Scoring Avg | 70 | #18 |
| Round 4 Scoring Avg | 70.4 | #38 |
| Par 3 Scoring Avg | 3.04 | #60 |
| Par 4 Scoring Avg | 3.99 | #15 |
| Par 5 Scoring Avg | 4.59 | #5 |
Driving & Greens
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Distance Avg | 272.68 | #7 |
| Drive Accuracy Pct | 70.89 % | #103 |
| Greens in Regulation Pct | 72.75 % | #25 |
| Green Hit from Fairway Pct | 81.83 % | #9 |
| Green Hit from Rough Pct | 57.09 % | #18 |
| Ball Striking | 44 | #18 |
Putting
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Putts Per Round Avg | 29.77 | #57 |
| Putts Per GIR Avg | 1.76 | #10 |
| Putts Per Hole | 1.65 | #45 |
| Sand Save Pct | 44.00 % | #82 |
| One Putt Avg Per Round | 6.62 | #52 |
| Three Putt Avg Per Round | 0.63 | #101 |
Birdies & Bogeys
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Birdies | 299 | #17 |
| Eagles | 11 | #4 |
| Bogeys | 167 | #79 |
| Double Bogeys | 19 | #43 |
| Birdie Pct | 22.75 % | #10 |
| Birdie Or Better Avg Per Round | 4.26 | #8 |
| Birdie to Bogey Ratio | 1.65 | #13 |
| Bogey Avoidance | 14.38 % | #32 |
| Bogey Avg Per Round | 2.29 | #141 |
Earnings & Points
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Money | $1,822,486 | #9 |
| CME Points | 1,488.379 | #17 |
| Solheim Points | 0 | |
| Player of Year Points | 65 | #14 |
Updated Oct 26, 2026
Performance
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Wins | 0 | |
| Starts | 26 | #13 |
| Cuts Made | 19 | #27 |
| Cuts Missed | 7 | #92 |
| Events Played | 26 | |
| Rounds Played | 88 | #19 |
| Top 10 Finishes | 4 | |
| Top 25 Finishes | 10 | #24 |
Scoring
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring Avg Per Round | 70.73 | #34 |
| Low Round | 62 | #2 |
| High Round | 79 | #76 |
| Sub Par Rounds | 48 | #19 |
| Bogey Free Rounds | 4 | #46 |
| Round 1 Scoring Avg | 71.65 | #71 |
| Round 2 Scoring Avg | 71.08 | #62 |
| Round 3 Scoring Avg | 70.74 | #53 |
| Round 4 Scoring Avg | 68.77 | #3 |
| Par 3 Scoring Avg | 3.03 | #60 |
| Par 4 Scoring Avg | 4.04 | #49 |
| Par 5 Scoring Avg | 4.62 | #10 |
Driving & Greens
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Distance Avg | 275.61 | #3 |
| Drive Accuracy Pct | 67.80 % | #132 |
| Greens in Regulation Pct | 68.58 % | #86 |
| Green Hit from Fairway Pct | 76.99 % | #60 |
| Green Hit from Rough Pct | 50.50 % | #92 |
| Ball Striking | 125 | #54 |
Putting
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Putts Per Round Avg | 29.28 | #13 |
| Putts Per GIR Avg | 1.75 | #5 |
| Putts Per Hole | 1.63 | #10 |
| Sand Save Pct | 39.20 % | #127 |
| One Putt Avg Per Round | 6.83 | #14 |
| Three Putt Avg Per Round | 0.55 | #120 |
Birdies & Bogeys
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Birdies | 338 | #7 |
| Eagles | 17 | #1 |
| Bogeys | 225 | #4 |
| Double Bogeys | 24 | #13 |
| Birdie Pct | 21.34 % | #20 |
| Birdie Or Better Avg Per Round | 4.03 | #18 |
| Birdie to Bogey Ratio | 1.4 | #37 |
| Bogey Avoidance | 16.04 % | #76 |
| Bogey Avg Per Round | 2.56 | #95 |
Earnings & Points
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Money | $773,294 | #36 |
| CME Points | 1,181.768 | #28 |
| Solheim Points | 0 | |
| Player of Year Points | 29 | #37 |
Updated Oct 26, 2026
Performance
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Wins | 1 | |
| Starts | 10 | #150 |
| Cuts Made | 10 | #95 |
| Cuts Missed | 0 | |
| Events Played | 9 | |
| Rounds Played | 37 | #134 |
| Top 10 Finishes | 6 | |
| Top 25 Finishes | 8 | #30 |
Scoring
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring Avg Per Round | 69.36 | #4 |
| Low Round | 64 | #27 |
| High Round | 75 | #204 |
| Sub Par Rounds | 22 | #91 |
| Bogey Free Rounds | 2 | #85 |
| Round 1 Scoring Avg | 68.44 | #1 |
| Round 2 Scoring Avg | 69.11 | #6 |
| Round 3 Scoring Avg | 70.11 | #34 |
| Round 4 Scoring Avg | 70 | #28 |
| Par 3 Scoring Avg | 3.01 | #41 |
| Par 4 Scoring Avg | 3.97 | #4 |
| Par 5 Scoring Avg | 4.47 | #1 |
Driving & Greens
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Distance Avg | 271.95 | #12 |
| Drive Accuracy Pct | 75.16 % | #53 |
| Greens in Regulation Pct | 71.55 % | #51 |
| Green Hit from Fairway Pct | 80.17 % | #34 |
| Green Hit from Rough Pct | 53.04 % | #51 |
| Ball Striking | 55 | #22 |
Putting
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Putts Per Round Avg | 29.09 | #7 |
| Putts Per GIR Avg | 1.73 | #3 |
| Putts Per Hole | 1.62 | #6 |
| Sand Save Pct | 63.64 % | #1 |
| One Putt Avg Per Round | 7.18 | #3 |
| Three Putt Avg Per Round | 0.45 | #151 |
Birdies & Bogeys
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Birdies | 144 | #105 |
| Eagles | 8 | #17 |
| Bogeys | 67 | #162 |
| Double Bogeys | 12 | #116 |
| Birdie Pct | 24.24 % | #3 |
| Birdie Or Better Avg Per Round | 4.61 | #2 |
| Birdie to Bogey Ratio | 1.9 | #7 |
| Bogey Avoidance | 13.47 % | #16 |
| Bogey Avg Per Round | 2.03 | #152 |
Earnings & Points
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Money | $1,517,876 | #6 |
| CME Points | 1,468.200 | #16 |
| Solheim Points | 0 | |
| Player of Year Points | 20 | #44 |
Updated Oct 26, 2026
Performance
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Wins | 2 | |
| Starts | 119 | #507 |
| Cuts Made | 76 | #454 |
| Cuts Missed | 43 | #561 |
| Events Played | 115 | #504 |
| Rounds Played | 379 | #476 |
| Top 10 Finishes | 19 | |
| Top 25 Finishes | 42 |
Scoring
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring Avg Per Round | 71.44 | #97 |
| Low Round | 62 | #42 |
| High Round | 85 | #329 |
| Sub Par Rounds | 174 | |
| Bogey Free Rounds | 18 | #261 |
| Round 1 Scoring Avg | 71.56 | #99 |
| Round 2 Scoring Avg | 72.13 | #221 |
| Round 3 Scoring Avg | 70.78 | #71 |
| Round 4 Scoring Avg | 70.73 | #75 |
| Par 3 Scoring Avg | 3.09 | #423 |
| Par 4 Scoring Avg | 4.07 | #117 |
| Par 5 Scoring Avg | 4.64 | #7 |
Driving & Greens
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Distance Avg | 270.71 | #36 |
| Drive Accuracy Pct | 67.19 % | #692 |
| Greens in Regulation Pct | 66.47 % | #304 |
| Green Hit from Fairway Pct | 76.56 % | |
| Green Hit from Rough Pct | 49.52 % | |
| Ball Striking | 507 | #232 |
Putting
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Putts Per Round Avg | 29.43 | #60 |
| Putts Per GIR Avg | 1.76 | #9 |
| Putts Per Hole | 1.63 | #29 |
| Sand Save Pct | 42.52 % | #319 |
| One Putt Avg Per Round | 6.79 | #73 |
| Three Putt Avg Per Round | 0.56 | #694 |
Birdies & Bogeys
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Birdies | 1359 | #297 |
| Eagles | 48 | #103 |
| Bogeys | 1004 | #409 |
| Double Bogeys | 146 | #318 |
| Birdie Pct | 20.74 % | #34 |
| Birdie Or Better Avg Per Round | 3.87 | #27 |
| Birdie to Bogey Ratio | 1.2 | #90 |
| Bogey Avoidance | 0.18 | #216 |
| Bogey Avg Per Round | 2.76 | #982 |
Earnings & Points
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Money | $7,334,624 | #61 |
| CME Points | 0 | |
| Solheim Points | 0 | |
| Player of Year Points | 0 |
Updated Oct 26, 2026
Connections
Family in sport
Filipina mother, Japanese father; switched to Japan Nov 2021
Sponsors & equipment
Callaway
Born in 2001
All JPN players
Roster, earnings and honors by country.