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Ryu’s 60 gives her Evian lead from England’s Woad
South Korean golfer Haeran Ryu took command of the Evian Championship by recording the lowest score ever shot in a major tournament. Her 11-under-par 60 in the third round elevated her to 19-under par and established a three-stroke advantage over Japan's Akie Iwai, while she sits nine shots clear of the field with one day remaining.
The dominant display displaced England's Lottie Woad, who held the overnight lead but struggled to an over-par 72 to drop into a tie for sixth place. Ryu, fresh from winning the Women's PGA Championship just two weeks prior, now stands on the verge of capturing back-to-back major titles—a prospect she described as an ambitious dream, while acknowledging the quality of her rivals in the final round.
In short
- Haeran Ryu shot the lowest round in major championship history (60, 11-under par) to seize a three-stroke lead at the Evian Championship
- Overnight leader Lottie Woad fell out of contention with a one-over 72 and now trails by nine shots with one round remaining
- Ryu could win her second major title in three weeks if she holds on through the final day
Explained simply
The Evian Championship is one of five major tournaments in professional women's golf, held annually at Evian-les-Bains in France. It attracts the world's top female golfers and represents the sport's highest level of competition.
In professional golf, a player's entire legacy is typically defined by how many major championships they win. Winning a single major is a rare achievement that can define a golfer's career; winning multiple majors places a player among the sport's all-time greats.
Women's professional golf has become a truly international competition, with elite players from Asia, Europe and North America regularly competing. South Korea and Japan have emerged as particularly strong golfing nations in recent years, with their players among the most successful in major tournaments.