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Ryu’s 68 Seizes One‑Shot Lead at Women’s PGA Championship

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Haeran Ryu closed Saturday with a 4‑under 68 at Hazeltine, seizing a one‑shot edge over Brooke Henderson after three rounds of the Women’s PGA Championship. The 68 tied the day’s lowest score, following Ryu’s 64 on Friday. Her front‑nine mastery, including a 28‑foot eagle on No. 7, kept momentum strong while the field tightened further today.

Ina Yoon, who entered the day atop the leaderboard with a five‑shot advantage, faltered early but steadied to finish 3‑over 75, placing her two shots behind the leaders. Dewi Weber, ranked 210th globally, birdied three of the final four holes for a 4‑under 68, matching Ryu’s score and sitting three shots back. Nelly Korda chased a third straight major, shooting 1‑under 71 today.

Korda’s 1‑under 71 came on a sun‑drenched, windy day at Hazeltine, where her greens proved slick. She struggled with short putts, going 7‑for‑11 between 3‑and‑5 feet, ranking 65th among 68 remaining players. With the field tightening, Ryu’s precise play and Yoon’s falter leave the championship poised for a dramatic finish tomorrow, as the final round opens on Sunday, the stakes surge.