Women's PGA Championship: Haeran Ryu wins first career major
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Key Points:
- South Korea's Haeran Ryu won her first major title at the Women's PGA Championship, finishing two shots ahead with a score of -13 and earning a $1.95 million prize.
- Despite a shaky start with three bogeys in the first five holes, Ryu recovered with five birdies to secure victory at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Minnesota.
- The tournament featured the largest purse in women's golf history at $13 million, highlighting the growing prominence of the sport.
- Brooke Henderson (Canada) and Dewi Weber (Netherlands) tied for third place at -10, with Weber achieving her best major finish to date.
- Ina Yoon (South Korea) finished second at -11 after a strong comeback, while Nelly Korda (USA), aiming for a third consecutive major win, ended tied for eighth at six under.
