Golfer Yuka Yasuda Wins Third Title with Record Score
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Japanese golfer Yuka Yasuda has won her third career title on the women's golf tour.
Yasuda finished the tournament with a remarkable score of 23 under par, setting a new record for the event. Her strong performance meant she won by a large margin, described as a "complete victory."
The win was made even more special because Yasuda's sister also plays professional golf. This was the first time the sisters have achieved a win together in this way, as a kind of tag team. It marked an emotional first for the two of them.
After finishing the tournament, Yasuda described a long embrace with her sister. She said she wondered when her sister would finally let go of her.
Yasuda's mother also shared her feelings about the win. In a light-hearted comment, she said her only job during tournaments is to drive the car and prepare rice balls for her daughter, joking that she does not play golf herself.
The victory was described as a warm, family moment, showing how much support Yasuda's family gives her. Her third career win, combined with the family celebration, made the day especially memorable for everyone involved.
Vocabulary10 words
- title
- the name for winning a competition
- tour
- a series of golf competitions during the year
- par
- the normal number of shots for a golf hole
- complete victory
- winning by a very large amount
- tag team
- two people who work together as a pair
- embrace
- a hug; holding someone close
- rice balls
- small balls of rice, a common Japanese snack
- career
- all of a person's work over many years
- record
- the best result ever achieved
- memorable
- easy to remember because it is special
Quiz
Answer key
1. 23 under par 2. It was their first win together as a sister pair 3. Driving and making rice balls
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Japanese golfer Yuka Yasuda has won her third career _____ on the women's golf tour.
Yasuda finished the tournament with a remarkable score of 23 under _____, setting a new record for the event. Her strong performance meant she won by a large margin, described as a "complete _____."
The win was made even more special because Yasuda's _____ also plays professional golf. This was the first time the sisters have achieved a win together in this way, as a kind of tag team.
After finishing the tournament, Yasuda described a long _____ with her sister. She said she wondered when her sister would finally let go of her.
Yasuda's mother also shared her feelings about the win. She said her only job during tournaments is to drive the car and prepare _____ for her daughter.
The victory was described as a warm, _____ moment, showing how much support Yasuda's family gives her.
Discussion questions
- Why do you think family support is important for athletes?
- Have you ever celebrated a personal achievement with a sibling? How did it feel?
- What do you think makes a 'complete victory' different from a normal win?
- How do small family gestures, like Yasuda's mother's comment, show love and support?