Haeran Ryu wins Evian Championship in playoff against Brooke Henderson
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 2:42 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Haeran Ryu secured the Evian Championship title after birdieing the first hole of a playoff against Brooke Henderson on July 12, 2026. This victory marks Ryu's second consecutive major title within three weeks. The playoff followed a closely contested tournament, showcasing both players’ skills on the course. With this win, Ryu continues to solidify her status among the top contenders in women’s golf.
- •Ryu birdied the first playoff hole
- •Henderson fought closely throughout the tournament
- •This is Ryu's second major win in three weeks
- •The playoff occurred on July 12, 2026
- •Ryu continues to rise in women’s golf rankings
- 4:36 PMYahoo Sports — Haeran Ryu finishes off historic week with playoff victory in Evian
- 3:38 PMESPN — Ryu wins Evian in playoff; 2nd straight major titl...
- 2:45 PMYahoo Sports — Haeran Ryu beats Brooke Henderson in playoff at Evian for second major win
"Haeran Ryu birdied the first hole of a playoff with Brooke Henderson to win the Evian Championship for a second straight major title in the space of three weeks.
"Haeran Ryu beat Brooke Henderson in a playoff to win the Evian Championship and join Nelly Korda as a two-time major winner this season
"It's the first time in LPGA history that two different players have won multiple majors in the same season.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 4:36 PMHaeran Ryu finishes off historic week with playoff victory in Evian
Haeran Ryu beat Brooke Henderson in a playoff to win the Evian Championship and join Nelly Korda as a two-time major winner this season
- ESPNJul 12, 2026, 3:38 PMRyu wins Evian in playoff; 2nd straight major titl...
Haeran Ryu birdied the first hole of a playoff with Brooke Henderson to win the Evian Championship for a second straight major title in the space of three weeks.
- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 2:45 PMHaeran Ryu beats Brooke Henderson in playoff at Evian for second major win
It's the first time in LPGA history that two different players have won multiple majors in the same season.
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