Haeran Ryu wins Women's PGA Championship for first major title
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Key Points:
- Haeran Ryu won her first major title at the Women’s PGA Championship, finishing at 13-under 275 and overcoming a 10-plus-shot deficit after the first round, a feat not seen in at least 60 years.
- Ryu, the 2023 LPGA Tour Rookie of the Year, shot a 2-under 70 on a windy final day at Hazeltine National Golf Club, holding off Ina Yoon by two strokes.
- Ina Yoon set a tournament record with a first-round 63 and finished second, while Brooke Henderson and Dewi Weber tied for third place at 10 under.
- LPGA Tour leader Nelly Korda struggled with her short game, finishing in a four-way tie for eighth and missing the chance to win the first three majors of the season.
- Weather delays due to a thunderstorm made conditions challenging, with soft greens and gusty winds impacting play, but Ryu’s strong ball-striking in the final 12 holes secured her victory.
