Haeran Ryu of South Korea captured her second major title of the season at the Evian Championship, defeating Canada’s Brooke Henderson in a dramatic sudden-death playoff. The victory adds another significant achievement to Ryu’s outstanding 2024 campaign after she previously won the Women’s PGA Championship.
Playoff Drama
The tension extended beyond regulation play as Ryu and Henderson could not be separated through 72 holes. The championship was decided on the first extra hole when Ryu secured a birdie to claim the title and eliminate Henderson from contention. The sudden-death format proved decisive in crowning Ryu as the Evian Championship winner.
Back-to-Back Majors
Ryu’s triumph at the Evian Championship represents her second major victory in a single season, following her earlier success at the Women’s PGA Championship. The South Korean golfer delivered when it mattered most in the final round, executing the shots needed to force the playoff and ultimately prevail over Henderson in the sudden-death matchup.