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Haeran Ryu Wins Black Desert Championship in Wire-to-Wire Fashion

The South Korean golfer claimed her third LPGA title with a flawless final round, finishing 26-under par to secure a five-stroke victory.

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South Korea's Ryu Hae-ran won her third career LPGA title by capturing the Black Desert Championship
Ryu Hae-ran of South Korea holds the trophy after winning the Black Desert Championship at Black Desert Golf Course in Ivins, Utah, on May 4, 2025, in this Getty Images photo. (Yonhap)
Ryu Hae-ran of South Korea fired a four-under par 68 to grab a two-stroke lead after the third round of the LPGA Black Desert Championship

Overview

  • Haeran Ryu delivered a bogey-free 8-under 64 in the final round, finishing at 26-under 262 to win the inaugural Black Desert Championship.
  • This marks Ryu's third career LPGA title and her second victory in a debut tournament, following her FM Championship win in 2024.
  • Ruoning Yin, who set a tournament 18-hole record of 62 in the third round, and Esther Henseleit tied for second place, five strokes behind Ryu.
  • The Black Desert Championship was the LPGA's first event in Utah in over 60 years, held at the scenic Black Desert Resort in Ivins.
  • Ryu rebounded from a disappointing finish at last week's Chevron Championship, showcasing consistency and resilience throughout the tournament.