Haeran Ryu etched her name into major championship history on Saturday, firing a 12-under 60 at the Amundi Evian Championship — the lowest single round ever recorded in a men's or women's major. The South Korean, who captured the KPMG Women's PGA Championship last month, surged to a three-shot lead at 19-under overall after a front-nine 29 that equaled the course record. Five birdies on the back nine nearly produced a 59; her eagle putt on the 18th lip-out by inches.

England's Lottie Woad entered the day with a one-stroke advantage but collapsed to a one-over 73, dropping three shots on the back nine after an errant drive at the 10th and a costly mistake at the 14th. Countrywoman Charley Hull also failed to break par, leaving both well off the pace. Nelly Korda, chasing a career Grand Slam, missed the cut for the first time since June 2024, ending her bid before the weekend.

Japan's Aki Iwai sits alone in second at 16-under after a six-under third round. Brooke Henderson and Mao Saigo share third at 12-under, seven back, while South Africa's Casandra Alexander carded a bogey-free 63 for 11-under. Ryu's blend of recent major victory and historic scoring makes her the overwhelming favorite Sunday, but a four-shot swing on a gettable Evian layout keeps the chase alive.