Japan's Yuka Saso battles back to win her second US Open title

Japan's Yuka Saso overcame an early four-putt to overturn a three-shot deficit and win her second US Open title on a dramatic final day at Lancaster Country Club.

Minjee Lee, Wichanee Meechai and Andrea Lee shared the lead heading into the final round and Saso’s chances of catching them took a massive blow when she followed a birdie on the second by four-putting the sixth for a double bogey.

However, Saso steadied the ship with five straight pars before making birdies on the 12th, 13th, 15th and 16th to effectively seal victory.

FINAL LEADERBOARD

A closing 68 gave the 22-year-old a winning total of four under par, three shots clear of compatriot Hinako Shibuno.

They were the only two players to finish under par as Andrea Lee struggled to a closing 75 to share third place with fellow American Ally Ewing on level par, Ewing surging through the field with a 66.

Meechai fared even worse with a closing 77 and Minjee Lee limped home in 41 for a final round of 78.

Saso is the third player in history after Se Ri Pak and In Gee Chun to make major championships their first two LPGA Tour titles.

Irish interest ended early this weekend, as Leona Maguire and Aine Donegan both missed the cut on Friday, finishing on scores of 10 over and 19 over respectively.