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Ryu Leads British Open, Chasing Third Straight Major

8/1/2026

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Ryu Leads

Ryu Hae-ran (world No. 3) led the Women’s British Open after a second-round 69, seven-under total.
She opened with a five-under 66, then rebounded from a double bogey with five birdies, including the 18th.
Ryu seeks a third straight major—a feat unseen since Inbee Park in 2013—after winning the PGA and Evian titles.
Jeeno Thitikul fell to a share of third with a 73, two shots behind Ryu.

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Hull Revives

Ryu said pressure eased after earlier majors, letting her play calmly and focus on the course.
Hull slept three hours before round two and said her nerves had settled.
Hull chipped in a birdie on the 17th, reviving her hopes five months after giving birth.
Thitikul stressed that one major win means little, preferring consistent performance and noting lucky bounces over pot bunkers.

History

Historical Context

Ryu Hae-ran’s bid to become the first player since Inbee Park in 2013 to win three straight majors revives a landmark season when Park captured the Kraft Nabisco, LPGA Championship and U.S. Women’s Open, sparking a 12 % jump in global TV viewership and accelerating Asian growth on the LPGA Tour.

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Ryu Leads

Ryu Hae-ran (world No. 3) led the Women’s British Open after a second-round 69, seven-under total.
She opened with a five-under 66, then rebounded from a double bogey with five birdies, including the 18th.
Ryu seeks a third straight major—a feat unseen since Inbee Park in 2013—after winning the PGA and Evian titles.
Jeeno Thitikul fell to a share of third with a 73, two shots behind Ryu.

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