Haeran Ryu secures first major title at KPMG Women's PGA Championship

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Haeran Ryu secures first major title at KPMG Women's PGA Championship
Summary

Haeran Ryu won her first career major title at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship, finishing at 13 under par at Hazeltine National Golf Club. Ryu recovered from a rough start, shooting a final round of two-under 70 to beat Ina Yoon by two shots. After opening with a 73, Ryu was tied for 70th before making a comeback, marking her as the first player in 60 years to win a major after trailing by 10 or more shots. She becomes the sixth South Korean champion in this event's history. Nelly Korda, who sought to win her third major of the season, finished tied for eighth with a score of 73.

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  • •Ryu finishes at 13 under par, two shots ahead of Yoon.
  • •Nelly Korda finished tied for eighth, failing to complete a major hat trick.
  • •Ryu's win is significant in terms of South Korean players' success.
  • •Ryu was tied for 70th after the first round.
  • •The championship took place at Hazeltine National Golf Club.
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Haeran Ryu recovered from a rough start to secure her first career major title, winning the KPMG Women's PGA Championship by two shots over Ina Yoon on a windy Sunday at Hazeltine National Golf Club.

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