Korean Golfer Hae-ran Ryu Wins Big at PGA Championship

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The event happened on Monday, June 29, 2026, at 11:00 am.

Hae-ran Ryu made a big comeback in golf.

Here's a short summary:

Korean golfer Hae-ran Ryu won the Women's PGA Championship after being behind by 10 strokes.

Ryu won a lot of money, $2.8 million, which is the biggest prize in women's golf. She also got the biggest women's golf pay cheque in history.

Australian golfer Karis Davidson did well and finished 12th.

Hae-ran Ryu kept her lead and won the Women's PGA Championship in Minnesota.

Karis Davidson finished 12th, which is her best result. Hae-ran Ryu won with a two-shot lead at Hazeltine National Golf Club.

Ryu played well and got 13 under to win her first major championship and $2.8 million. She is very happy. Ryu also got the record $US1.95 million winner's cheque.

Ryu started with a 1-over 73 but still won the major, which is very impressive.

Ryu changed her putter and it helped her. She played well on Friday and Saturday.

Ina Yoon was leading but finished second behind Ryu.

Brooke M Henderson finished third with Dewi Weber.

Nelly Korda didn't do well and finished eighth. Korda had won the first two majors.

Davidson started the day five shots back and finished fifth.

It wasn't easy for Ryu.

Ryu had three bogeys early but then played well.

Ryu made four birdies and took the lead.

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