The 2021 US Women’s Open champion went up 16 notches to 20th place, just six shots behind the third spot after garnering a score of four-under 209 in the women’s individual stroke play.

Saso, who started the competition at 47th place, tallied a total of 5 birdies against a single bogey in hole 10.

Compatriot Bianca Pagdanganan, meanwhile, found herself in a share of 29th place with 211 points.

A pair of double bogeys on the back nine and another bogey on No. 15 pulled her down. But she was able to cap the round with a birdie to prevent herself from slipping further.

World No. 1 Nelly Korda of the US remained on top with a 15-under-par 198, followed by India’s Aditi Ashok who carded a 12-under-par 201.

The action continues on Saturday.