Ryu Goes Low to Take Command at Evian Championship
Her 11-under 60 set a new LPGA major mark and left her 18-under 194, three shots ahead with one round left.
- On Saturday, South Korean golfer Haeran Ryu set an LPGA major record with an 11-under 60 at the Evian Championship in Evian-les-Bains, France, securing a three-shot lead as she pursues her second consecutive major title.
- Fresh off her first major victory, Ryu birdied four of her last five holes at Evian Golf Resort, just two weeks after winning the Women's PGA Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minn.
- Her record-setting round brings her total to 18-under 194, another LPGA major record. Ryu leads Aki Iwai of Japan, who shot a 65 during the third round.
- Brooke Henderson and Mao Saigo of Japan remain seven shots behind Ryu. Third-round leader Lottie Woad of England struggled to a 72, falling seven shots off the pace.
- Ryu's 60 surpassed the previous LPGA major record of 61 held by Leona Maguire, Jeung-eun Lee6, and Hyo Joo Kim. She narrowly missed tying the overall LPGA scoring record of 59 on the final hole.
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The 25-year-old South Korean will start on Sunday with three strokes ahead. Already in the Grand Slam three weeks ago, she delivered an offensive festival on the Evian course (60), to play eleven hits under the by this Saturday Her name is pronounced "Hay-Rahn You" and the world of golf has not finished hearing about it after her exploit at the Evian Championship this Saturday. With her 60 (-11), South Korean Haeran Ryu posted the best score on …
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