Haeran Ryu absolutely torched the Evian Championship leaderboard on Saturday, dropping an 11-under 60 in the third round that is now officially the lowest score ever recorded in an LPGA major. Seriously, let that sink in, because the golf world is buzzing about what went down. This wasn't just a great round, this was a history-making performance that has everyone talking.
How History Was Made (And Missed!)
Ryu didn't just break the major scoring record; she almost hit the all-time mark across *all* events, missing it by just one shot. What a performance! Her card for the day was stacked: nine birdies and an eagle on the No. 6 hole. She was just absolutely dialed in, sinking putts and hitting greens like it was nothing. This kind of play doesn't happen often, especially not when the stakes are this high in a major. It's the kind of early season form that tells you a player is on fire and ready for anything.Wait, They Didn't Even KNOW?!
Here's the wild part: Ryu herself had no idea she was making history while she was doing it. "But after the putt and I counted my score with my caddie," she said after her round, "Oh my God, it's 11-under par today. It was so amazing. My caddie says, 'Yep.' I'm so happy right now." The broadcast even caught her doing those mental calculations right there on the green, realizing the magnitude of her round. Even her caddie, Martin Bozek, was completely out of the loop! "We just kind of kept rolling out there, hole by hole," he admitted. "She actually got my attention on the 18th green after she putted out and held like fingers up. I had no idea what it meant, and then she's like, 11-under. I'm like, okay. That's when I found out." Can you imagine performing at that level and having no clue? Unreal!One Round Left: Can She Close It?
Now, heading into the final round, Ryu is sitting pretty at a ridiculous 19 under par. She's got a three-shot lead on Aki Iwai, who looks like her only serious challenger at this point. Brooke Henderson and Mao Saigo are tied for third, way back at 12 under. Can Ryu hold it together for one more round and cap off this insane week with a major title? You bet your bottom dollar we'll be glued to the TV for the final round. Let's GO, Haeran!This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.