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Haeran Ryu Leads After Bogey-Free 63 in LPGA's Utah Return

The inaugural Black Desert Championship sees Ryu and Jutanugarn rebound from Chevron setbacks with strong opening rounds on a unique lava-field course.

Haeran Ryu, of South Korea, celebrates her shot on the 18th green during a playoff round of the Chevron Championship LPGA golf tournament Sunday, April 27, 2025, in The Woodlands, Texas. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Ryu Hae-ran of South Korea reacts after completing a nine-under par round for the first-round lead in the LPGA Black Desert Championship

Overview

  • Haeran Ryu posted a bogey-free 8-under 63, taking a one-shot lead in the first round of the Black Desert Championship in Utah.
  • Ariya Jutanugarn also delivered a bogey-free round, finishing one stroke behind Ryu with an 8-under 64.
  • This marks the LPGA's first event in Utah since 1964, held on the Tom Weiskopf–designed Black Desert course near Zion National Park.
  • Ryu and Jutanugarn's performances come after both faced disappointment at last week's Chevron Championship, where they narrowly missed victory.
  • Favorable conditions, including low wind and soft turf, contributed to low scoring on the distinctive black lava–landscaped course.