Sotto files reso commending Yuka Saso for US Women’s Open victory

Senate President Vicente Sotto III has filed a resolution commending golfer Yuka Saso for winning the US Women’s Open in California over the weekend.

“Yuka Saso, a 19-year old Filipino-Japanese, made a historic win for the Philippines when she was crowned as the 2021 US Women’s Open champion against Japanese Nasa Hatanoka,” Senate Resolution 743 read.

“In a sport which is mainly participated and won by Americans and Europeans, Yuka Saso’s win in the US Women’s Open Golf Championship has put the name of the Philippines on the map and has absolutely given joy, pride, honor, and inspiration to the country and Filipino people,” Sotto added.

Saso birdied the third playoff hole at The Olympic Club in San Francisco to beat Japan's Nasa Hataoka and become the first Filipino to win a major golf tournament.

The LPGA also recognized Saso as the youngest US Women's Open winner, along with Inbee Park.

Saso also won gold at the 2018 Asian Games in the women's individual and team golf events.

In a separate statement, Sotto said Saso’s achievement serve as “fitting reminder” to Filipinos that there is always something good to look forward to despite the struggles.

“The sight of you with that birdie on the third playoff hole, which gave you the 2021 US Women’s Open title, was the perfect weekday opening that brought a much-needed breather to the Filipino people from the barrage of gloomy updates on the continued threat of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19),” the Senate chief said.

“Thank you, Yuka Saso for being the Filipino people’s silver lining during this challenging time,” he added. — BM, GMA News