Saso struggles with 71, trails leaders by 7 in Evian Championship
MANILA, Philippines – Yuka Saso started strong on the back nine but faced challenges on the last nine holes, finishing with a 71 after a birdie on No. 9, leaving her trailing the leading trio of Patty Tavatanakit, Ingrid Lindblad and Gemma Dryburgh after the first round of the Evian Championship in Evian-les-Bains, France Thursday (Friday Manila time).