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Saso shines as stars falter at U.S. Women’s Open

Saso shines as stars falter at U.S. Women’s Open

**Saso Shines as Stars Stumble at U.S. Women’s Open**

SEOUL, South Korea – Filipino golfer Yuka Saso seized the lead on Friday after a tumultuous first round at the 2024 U.S. Women’s Open. With several top-ranked stars departing early, Saso emerged as a surprise contender, carding a bogey-free 67 at Old Town Golf Course.

Defending champion Shemin Kang missed the cut after a disappointing 78, while world no. 1 Jin Young Ko crashed out with a quadruple bogey on the 14th hole. In their absence, Saso has emerged as a potential dark horse, demonstrating her resilience and skill on a demanding course.

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The best ball-mark repair technique you’ve never tried? A superintendent demonstrates

The best ball-mark repair technique you’ve never tried? A superintendent demonstrates

Usually, repairing a ball mark involves three steps: locating the mark, lifting the turf flap and replacing it, then stomping down to get it back to its natural level.

But that commonly leaves a ripple effect around the repaired area, a telltale sign of a previous ball mark, said Chris Hartwiger, Ph.D., North Carolina State University’s turfgrass extension specialist and a professor of crop science.

His better technique involves one fewer step: Don’t lift that flap.

Instead, take a twist-repair tool, available in any pro shop, and tilt the two prongs under the lip on one side. Engage the lip with the prongs, and then tap the top of the tool with the bottom of a putter. This will move the lip and fill in the hole, and eliminates the ripple effect of traditional ball-mark repair.

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Master Your Irons: Proven Tips for Consistent Strikes!

Master Your Irons: Proven Tips for Consistent Strikes!

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