Japan’s Baba wins U.S. Women’s Amateur in blowout of Canada’s Chun

Saki Baba beat Monet Chun from Canada 11 and 9 Sunday to become second Japanese winner in U.S. women’s amateur history.

Baba, 17 years old, won the six final holes. He also made birdie on Chambers Bay’s 27th hole.

As the sole Japanese winner, Baba was joined by Michiko Hattori (1985 champion).

Baba was one the four amateurs that made the cut at the U.S. Women’s Open, Pine Needles. She finished 49th. She won medallist honours in the U.S. and reached round 32. Girls’ Junior at The Club At Olde Stone

Chun, 21, won the Canadian Women’s Amateur July 23 to secure a place in the event as well as the CP Women’s Open. She was the leader of Michigan’s April Big Ten championship and earned medallist honors.