Golf-Student Saso is now the teacher, says McIlroy


  • Golf
  • Monday, 07 Jun 2021

Jun 6, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; Yuka Saso plays her shot from the second tee during the final round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at The Olympic Club. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - U.S. Women's Open winner Yuka Saso this week said that while she has never met Rory McIlroy, she has spent countless hours studying his swing on YouTube to try to emulate it.

The 19-year-old from the Philippines captured McIlroy's attention on Sunday as she won a thrilling playoff to claim her maiden, major crown.

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