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Haeran Ryu’s 11-Under 60 Sets New Major-Championship Record at the Evian
7/11/2026, 10:38:31 PM
Record-Breaking Round at the Evian Championship
On Saturday, 11 July 2026, South Korean golfer Haeran Ryu posted an 11-under-par 60 in the third round of the Amundi Evian Championship in Évian-les-Bains, France. The round broke the previous major-championship low of 61, set three times at the Evian (Leona Maguire 2021, Jeung-eun Lee 2021, Hyo Joo Kim 2014). Ryu’s score gave her a three-shot lead at 19-under-194, positioning her for a potential back-to-back major victory.
Recent Major Victory Sets the Stage
Ryu entered the Evian fresh from her first major triumph at the Women’s PGA Championship (“KPMG Women’s PGA”) two weeks earlier. After minor back surgery following a runner-up finish at the Kroger Queen City Championship, she returned to win in Minnesota and then produced the historic round in France.
Numbers That Rewrite History
- Round score: 60 (-11) – lowest round ever in a men’s, women’s or senior major.
- Front-nine: 29, matching the best nine-hole score ever recorded at Evian.
- Birdies/eagle: Nine birdies and an eagle on the par-4 sixth hole; a missed 30-foot eagle putt on the 18th would have produced a 59.
- Tournament lead: 19-under, three strokes ahead of Japan’s Akie Iwai (16-under) and seven strokes ahead of the nearest pursuers, Brooke Henderson (12-under) and Mao Saigo (12-under).
The previous major-championship record of 10-under had been achieved three times, all at Evian. The men’s major record remains 62, shot five times (most recently by Xander Schauffele 2023 and Shane Lowry 2024).
Players’ Reactions
Ryu described the moment of realization as “so amazing” and expressed a desire to capture a second major, noting that “there is one more day and Akie is a pretty good player.” Iwai, who missed the cut at the Evian the prior year, said she is “really optimistic tomorrow” and wants “revenge” for last year’s disappointment.
Competitive Landscape
While Ryu leads, several contenders faltered. England’s Lottie Woad, who began the day with a one-shot lead, posted a 72 and fell to a tie for sixth, nine strokes behind. Fellow Briton Charley Hull carded a level-par 71. World No. 1 Nelly Korda missed the cut, ending her bid for a career Grand Slam at this event.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
All sources agree that Ryu’s round was 60 (-11). No discrepancies were found regarding the score, the number of birdies, or the tournament standing. Details about the caddie’s exact comments and any official LPGA verification of the record beyond the immediate reporting remain unconfirmed.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Oh my God, it’s 11-under par today. It was so amazing. My caddie says, ‘Yep.’ I’m so happy right now.” — Haeran Ryu
- “After I made that birdie and I counted my score as a 60, I was shocked with my caddie.” — Haeran Ryu
- “Last year I missed the cut, and so I want revenge,” — Akie Iwai
- “I just want that one to come true, but we have one more day and Akie is a pretty good player.” — Haeran Ryu
What’s Next
Ryu will return for the final round on Sunday, needing to replicate her historic performance to secure a second major title within three weeks. The LPGA will confirm the official record status after the tournament concludes.
