South Korean golfer Haeran Ryu secured her second major championship in two weeks at the Evian Championship, defeating Brooke Henderson in a sudden-death play-off. After carding a final-round 71 to finish at 18 under par, Ryu birdied the first extra hole to claim the top prize, marking a significant turnaround from her missed cut at the same event in 2024.
The Path to the Evian Championship Play-off
Ryu entered the final day at Evian-les-Bains with a three-shot lead, bolstered by a historic 11-under 60 during Saturday’s third round. While her Sunday performance included only one birdie, she held her composure during the high-pressure play-off. According to the official tournament results, Henderson—who began the day seven strokes behind the lead—forced the extra hole after carding a 64, highlighted by her third eagle of the day on the 18th hole.
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Haeran Ryu is now one of only two players this season to secure multiple major titles. World number one Nelly Korda also achieved this feat, having won both the Chevron Championship and the US Women’s Open earlier in the year.
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Aki Iwai of Japan challenged for the lead throughout the final round, eventually finishing in third place at 18 under par.
Data from the tournament leaderboard shows a tight margin at the top, with players like Miyu Yamashita, Mao Saigo, and Jin-Hee Im finishing just three shots off the lead at 15 under.
Consistency and Major Championship Performance
Ryu’s victory is particularly notable given her recent trajectory. Having missed the cut at the Evian Championship last year and finishing 61st at PGA Frisco earlier in 2025, her back-to-back major wins—including the Women’s PGA Championship at Hazeltine—demonstrate the volatility of form in elite golf.
Top Finishers at the Evian Championship
- Haeran Ryu (KOR): Winner (-18)
- Brooke Henderson (CAN): Runner-up (-18)
- Aki Iwai (JPN): 3rd Place (-18)
- Miyu Yamashita, Mao Saigo, Jin-Hee Im: Tied for 4th (-15)
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much did the winner of the Evian Championship receive?
- Haeran Ryu collected the top prize of $1.4m (£1m) for her victory.
- Who were the leading European players at the event?
- Anna Nordqvist finished as the top European player at 13 under, while Charley Hull and Lottie Woad finished at 8 under.
- How many majors has Haeran Ryu won this season?
- Ryu has won two major championships in the last two weeks, including the Women’s PGA Championship and the Evian Championship.
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