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Ryu Overcomes 10-Shot Deficit to Win Women’s Major

6/29/2026

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Ryu Wins Major

Haeran Ryu of South Korea won the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota on June 28, 2026.
She posted a two-under 70 to finish 13-under 275, after rallying from a 10-shot deficit—the first major champion in 60 years to do so.
Ryu earned $1,950,000 from the $13 million purse while a thunderstorm delayed tee times by 3½ hours, leaving the greens soft and windy.

Summary

Korda Near Hall

Nelly Korda is two points short of LPGA Hall of Fame entry, needing one more major title or two regular-tour wins to qualify.
Dewi Weber, world-ranked 210th, announced she and her wife are expecting their first child, noting the news shifted her mindset and aided her contention.
The KPMG Women’s PGA Championship offered a $13 million total purse, making it the richest event in women’s golf history.

History

Historical Context

Annika Sörenstam’s 1996 U.S. Women’s Open win at Hazeltine, with a $1.2 million purse and a $212,500 winner’s share, was a landmark victory. Hazeltine’s legacy continued when the club was selected to host the 2026 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, underscoring the venue’s lasting role in expanding women’s golf and prize money.

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Ryu Wins Major

Haeran Ryu of South Korea won the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota on June 28, 2026.
She posted a two-under 70 to finish 13-under 275, after rallying from a 10-shot deficit—the first major champion in 60 years to do so.
Ryu earned $1,950,000 from the $13 million purse while a thunderstorm delayed tee times by 3½ hours, leaving the greens soft and windy.

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