Yuka Saso still in with a chance of winning the AIG Women’s Open in Scotland to win two Majors in 2021

Yoka Saso qualified for the AIG Women’s Open at Carnoustie, after winning the US Women’s Open earlier this year.

With rounds of 68 and 71 she stands at -5 (T5) just two strokes behind the leaders, Georgia Hall from England ranked 45 in the world and America Mina Harigae ranked 65.

Saso ranked 8th in the world is the highest ranked SE Asian player near the top of the leader board, with Thais Moriya Jutanugarn and Michanee Meechai sharing T5 spot as well.

Maybe Thailand stands a chance of winning this worthy trophy again, after Ariya Jutanugarn won back in 2016?

Highest ranked Thai is Ariya’s eldest sister Moriya, who has a knack of creeping up the leader board. Her short game is ideal for links golf so maybe it could be her turn to shine.

However, Saso seems relaxed and has now got used to playing Links golf in Scotland after finishing a creditable T15 last week at the Scottish Open.

Weather beware

So far, the Scottish weather has been kind, but apparently the weather forecast is for rain this weekend.

This links course can turn a great round into a stinker, just be finding a deep bunker of three, so everyone from Even upwards has a great chance of still winning on Sunday.

But Lexi Thompson also T5 at -5 has a local club member on her bag, has a great advantage.

Yoka Saso tees of at 1.30pm GMT with Leona Maguire from Ireland.

Could she make it a double with two majors in 2021?

Will be an exciting conclusion to the UK swing.