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Haeran Ryu beats Brooke Henderson in playoff to win Evian Championship for 2nd straight major title
By Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 12, 2026
· 3 min read
A second major title in a three-week stretch. The lowest round — an 11-under 60 — in an LPGA major.It was quite the weekend for Haeran Ryu, the latest South Korean sensation in women’s golf.Ryu, the winner of the Women’s PGA Championship at Hazeltine on June 29, gave up a three-shot overnight lea...
Key takeaway “This," said the 25-year-old Ryu, drenched in Champagne and cradling the trophy in her left arm, “is just a dream right now.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
In the Houston area, where golf is a popular pastime, Haeran Ryu's back-to-back major wins will likely resonate with local golf enthusiasts. Ryu's victory at the Evian Championship, following her win at the Women's PGA Championship, demonstrates the growing competitiveness of women's golf. For Harris County residents, Ryu's achievement may inspire a new generation of young golfers, particularly girls and women, to take up the sport. The fact that Ryu had to overcome a tough day on the greens to emerge victorious will also resonate with local golfers who face similar challenges on Houston's numerous golf courses. As the local golf community continues to grow, Ryu's win may lead to increased interest in women's golf tournaments and events in the Piney Point Village area, potentially bringing more attention and investment to local golf facilities and programs.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 12, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? A second major title in a three-week stretch. The lowest round — an 11-under 60 — in an LPGA major.It was quite the weekend for Haeran Ryu, the latest South Korean sensation in women’s golf.Ryu, the winner of the Women’s PGA Championship at Hazeltine on June 29, gave up a three-shot overnight lea...
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