Haeran Ryu Sets Major Championship Record With 60 at Evian

WHO:

Fox News - Haeran Ryu, a 25-year-old South Korean golfer

Yahoo Sports - Annika Sörenstam, a Swedish golfer

WHAT:

Yahoo Sports - Ryu's score of 60 is the lowest round in major championship history, surpassing the previous women's major championship round record of 61, which had been achieved three times at the Evian Championship, most recently in 2021.

Yahoo Sports - The lowest men's major championship round is a 62, logged five times, first by Branden Grace at the 2017 Open Championship.

Yahoo Sports - Ryu's score of 60 is the lowest round in major championship history for both women's and men's golf, surpassing the previous women's major championship round record of 61, which had been achieved three times at the Evian Championship.

Yahoo Sports - Ryu currently holds a three-stroke lead over Japan's Aki Iwai, who is at 16-under overall.

Yahoo Sports - Canada's Brooke Henderson is now tied for third with Japan's Mao Saigo at 12-under overall.

Fox News - Haeran Ryu shot an 11-under 60 at the Evian Championship, recording the lowest round in LPGA major history.

Yahoo Sports - Ryu's score of 60 is the lowest round in major championship history for both women's and men's golf.

Yahoo Sports - Ryu recorded nine birdies and one eagle during her round.

Yahoo Sports - Ryu finished the day with a total score of 19-under overall, leading the Evian Championship.

Yahoo Sports - Ryu's eagle putt on the 18th hole was inches away from the hole.

WHERE:

Fox News - Evian Championship, Evian Resort Golf Club, France

WHEN:

Yahoo Sports - Ryu shot her record-setting round on a Saturday during the Evian Championship.

WHY:

Yahoo Sports - Ryu expressed her surprise at her performance, stating, "I never know... I was shocked."

Yahoo Sports - Ryu expressed her surprise at her performance, stating, "I'm so happy right now."

Yahoo Sports - Ryu expressed surprise at her score, stating, "I was shocked. And my caddie and I counted again, and I said, 'Oh my God, is it 11-under par today?' He says, 'Yup.'"

HOW:

Yahoo Sports - Ryu achieved her score through a combination of nine birdies and one eagle, including a notable performance on the front nine.

In a historic achievement, Ryu scored a remarkable 60, setting the record for the lowest round in major championship history, breaking the previous women's record of 61 that had been reached three times at the Evian Championship, most recently in 2021. The lowest score for men's major championships remains a 62, which has been recorded five times, starting with Branden Grace at the 2017 Open Championship. Ryu expressed her astonishment at her performance, saying, "I never know... I was shocked."