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Haeran Ryu Sets Major Record at Evian Championship

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South Korea's Haeran Ryu took a three-shot lead at the Evian Championship after firing an 11-under 60. This score marks the lowest round in major championship history, surpassing the previous record of 61 held by Hyo Joo Kim, Jeong-eun Lee6, and Leona Maguire. Ryu reached 19 under par for the tournament, recording nine birdies and an eagle on the par-four sixth hole.

Akie Iwai sits in second place at 16 under, while Mao Saigo and Brooke Henderson trail at 12 under. Henderson surged during the third round with a 64 that included eagles on the seventh and 15th holes. England's Lottie Woad fell from the top spot after carding a one-over 72, leaving her nine strokes behind the lead in a tie for sixth.

Ryu now has a clear path to win back-to-back majors following her victory at the Women's PGA Championship last month. A second major win in three weeks would cement her status as the dominant force in women's golf this season. Her record-breaking pace puts immense pressure on Iwai to produce a historic final round to close the gap.