Ryu Hae-ran captures maiden LPGA major title
Ryu Hae-ran won the KPMG Women's PGA Championship on Sunday, securing her first LPGA major title with a two-stroke victory over fellow South Korean Yoon Ina. Ryu finished at 13-under 275 after a final round of two-under 70 at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota.
The 25-year-old, who earned US$1.95 million in prize money, entered the final round with a one-shot lead at 11-under. According to Yonhap News, it was the third time Ryu had at least a share of the lead entering the final round of a major, and the first time she closed out the win.
Coverage comparison
Yonhap's reporting focused on Ryu's breakthrough and her comeback from a slow start. Ryu was 10 strokes behind after the first round, with Yoon leading. According to Yonhap, Ryu is the first LPGA player to rally from 10 or more shots back after the opening round to win a major title.
In a separate story, Yonhap reported on Ryu's jump to No. 7 in the world rankings, her first top-10 appearance since August 2025. Yoon soared 22 spots to career-high No. 17.
The final round was delayed by more than three hours due to a weather warning, as reported by Yonhap. Ryu had an up-and-down front nine with three birdies and three bogeys.
Key Claims
- Ryu Hae-ran won the KPMG Women's PGA Championship by two strokes over Yoon Ina, finishing at 13-under 275.
- Ryu took home $1.95 million in prize money.
- Ryu was 10 strokes back after the first round.
- Ryu is the first LPGA player to rally from 10 or more shots back after the opening round to win a major.
- Ryu jumped to No. 7 in the rankings after the win.
- Yoon soared 22 spots to a career-high No. 17.