Yuka Saso AFP PHOTOYuka Saso AFP PHOTOFilipino golf sensation Yuka Saso rose from 44th place to joint ninth halfway through the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship at the Pinnacle Golf Club in Rogers, Arizona on Sunday (Philippine time). Saso fired 6-under 65 in the second round, as she boosted her chances of winning the tournament following her 2-under 69 in the opener for a total of 8-under 134. Meanwhile, another Pinoy golfer in Bianca Pagdanganan played splendidly in the second round to atone for her dismal 5-over 76 in the first. Pagdanganan carded 6-under 65 in the second round to rise from 135th place to joint 67th, and avoid the cut in the competition. Saso, Pagdanganan, and Ardina look to further improve their rankings in the third round of the tourney on Monday (Philippine time).

Source: Manila Times September 26, 2021 10:51 UTC