PORTLAND CLASSIC

September 1, 2023

Yuka Saso

Columbia Edgewater Country Club

Quick Quotes

Q. All right, here with Yuka Saso. Take me through your round today. Really solid. What was working so well for you?

YUKA SASO: I played morning. It was no wind. It was a little wet, soft.

So, yeah, I think we were able to I think go at the flags and, you know, not worrying about where it's going.

But obviously because it's soft it spins a lot. That was the only calculation I had to do, and other than that it was pretty easy.

Other than that, made some putts and gave myself some chances. Yeah, really enjoyed it today.

Q. What was the best part of your game? Was it maybe on the approach or was to the putting? What was just the highlight?

YUKA SASO: I think approach shot, and then putted pretty good, too, yeah.

Q. What do you like about this course? Anything about it suit your game?

YUKA SASO: I don't know.

Q. Tight, tree-lined. You like that or no?

YUKA SASO: It's too tight.

Q. You don't like the course? That's okay. Just kidding.

YUKA SASO: I like it. I like the grass. It's just too narrow for me. Yeah it's a good golf course, nice layout.

Yeah, I think we just got lucky that it's softer.

Q. Got you.

YUKA SASO: I think when it's hot it gets firmer and it's harder to get on the greens.

So, yeah, I think very difficult golf course and just got lucky with the rain yesterday.

Q. As it heats up and dries out what will you maybe adjust in your game?

YUKA SASO: Hit it higher, make to stop. (Laughter.)