MANILA, Philippines—There’s neither rocket science nor a mind-bending routine behind Yuka Saso’s composure.
Her steely performance that led her to a historic US Openwin on Monday, according to the teen golfer herself, was all thanks to the countless hours spent on working on her craft.
“Practice,” she told members of the Philippine press with a smile. “And focus. I was focused on myself more, and then hard work paid off.”
Saso walked on a tightrope to forge a playoff with veteran Nasa Hataoka for the crown.
“I wouldn’t say that I was so calm,” she said. “I think all players, at some point, become nervous. I think I just foc…
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