Haeran Ryu shoots 11-under 60, sets women's major record at Evian

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Last updated Jul 11, 2026

Haeran Ryu shoots 11-under 60, sets women's major record at Evian
Summary

Haeran Ryu made history at the Evian Championship by shooting an 11-under 60 in the third round, the lowest score ever recorded in a women's major championship. Ryu, who had previously won her first major title at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, birdied her first five holes and made an eagle on the par-4 sixth. Without realizing the significance of her score until after her round, Ryu now holds a three-stroke lead over Aki Iwai heading into the final day. Ryu's outstanding performance places her in contention for back-to-back major titles this week.

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  • Haeran Ryu shot an 11-under 60 at the Evian Championship on July 11.
  • Ryu birdied her first five holes and made an eagle on the sixth.
  • She holds a three-shot lead over Aki Iwai heading into the final round.
  • This round marks the lowest score in women's major championship history.
  • Ryu aims to secure back-to-back major titles after winning the KPMG.
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  • 7:03 PMYahoo SportsHaeran Ryu made major history at Evian and had no idea until the round ended
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Haeran Ryu stopped Nelly Korda's major streak at the KPMG.

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