Haeran Ryu finishes tied for sixth at AIG Women’s Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 6:33 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Haeran Ryu tied for sixth at the AIG Women’s Open held at Royal Lytham and St Annes, concluding her bid for a third consecutive major title. After a strong start with a 5-under 66 on Thursday, Ryu led entering the weekend but faltered with a 3-over 74 in the third round. Another 74 on Sunday left her four strokes behind the playoff contenders Esther Henseleit and Shiho Kuwaki. Despite not winning, it marked Ryu's best performance at this major, having previously tied for 21st in 2023. She plans to take a break before returning to compete at the Standard Portland Classic.
- •Ryu shot 5-under 66 in the opening round.
- •She had a one-stroke lead after Friday's round of 69.
- •Ryu led by four shots early in Round 3.
- •Her final rounds of 74 left her four strokes off the playoff.
- •Ryu plans to rest before the Standard Portland Classic.
- 6:33 PMYahoo Sports — Haeran Ryu ready to 'rest in my bed' after bid for third-straight major falls short
"Haeran Ryu didn’t win a third consecutive major at the AIG Women’s Open, but she left Royal Lytham and St Annes with a smile.
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