Haeran Ryu leads AIG Women's Open following strong second round
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 6:42 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Haeran Ryu ended the second round of the AIG Women's Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes as the leader, bouncing back from an early setback. The South Korean golfer is at seven under par, one stroke ahead of Shiho Kuwaki. Ryu recovered from being three over early, finishing the round with five birdies, including one at the 18th hole. This performance follows her victory at the Evian Championship earlier this month, where she claimed her second major title in two weeks. As the tournament progresses, Ryu aims to become only the fifth woman to win three majors in a calendar year.
- •Ryu leads the tournament at -7 after two rounds
- •Kuwaki trails by one stroke at -6
- •Ryu birdied the 18th to secure the lead
- •Former leader Jeeno Thitikul drops to -5 after a 73
- •England's Woad in contention at -2 despite struggles
- 6:42 PMBBC Sport — Ryu leads Open in pursuit of third straight major
- 6:28 PMYahoo Sports — Ryu leads Open in pursuit of third straight major
"South Korea's Haeran Ryu bounces back from a poor start to end the second round as leader of the AIG Women's Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes.
"South Korea's Haeran Ryu bounces back from a poor start to end the second round as leader of the AIG Women's Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes.
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External links- BBC SportJul 31, 2026, 6:42 PMRyu leads Open in pursuit of third straight major
South Korea's Haeran Ryu bounces back from a poor start to end the second round as leader of the AIG Women's Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes.
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 6:28 PMRyu leads Open in pursuit of third straight major
South Korea's Haeran Ryu bounces back from a poor start to end the second round as leader of the AIG Women's Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes.
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