Haeran Ryu claimed victory at the Evian Championship in Evian-les-Bains, France, defeating Brooke Henderson in a playoff on August 10, 2026 [1, 2, 3]. Both players finished the tournament with a 19-under-par total, forcing the playoff after Henderson's stunning final round that included three eagles and a hole-in-one on No. 8 [2, 3].
The playoff was decided on the first extra hole when Ryu made a birdie while Henderson settled for par, handing Ryu the championship and $1.4 million in prize money [1, 2, 3]. The 25-year-old South Korean player shot a record 11-under 60 in the third round on August 9 to take a three-shot overnight lead [1, 3].
Ryu's win at Evian marks her second major title in less than three weeks, following her victory at the Women’s PGA Championship on June 29 at Hazeltine National Golf Club [1, 2, 3]. Reflecting on her back-to-back majors, Ryu said, "This is just a dream right now, because before three weeks [ago] I don't have a major championship, but now two in a row" [1].
Brooke Henderson, aiming to become the first player to repeat as Evian champion since the event gained major status in 2013, shot a 64 in the final round to force the playoff. She said, "Obviously very exciting to get into the playoff. Wish I had played a little bit better, but Haeran has been playing great. Congrats to her" [3].
Japanese golfer Aki Iwai briefly shared the lead with Ryu on the final hole but finished third at 18 under after missing a birdie putt [1, 3]. Nelly Korda remains the only player to win the first two majors of 2026, having claimed the Chevron Championship and the U.S. Women’s Open [1, 2, 3].
Ryu's rise is notable given she missed the cut at Evian last year and finished 61st at the PGA Frisco tournament in 2025 [1]. Her performance this week capped a remarkable run of form.
Ryu's next scheduled event has not been announced, but her consecutive major victories have established her as a leading contender on the LPGA Tour for the remainder of the season [1, 2, 3].
