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Haeran Ryu Wins Black Desert Championship with Wire-to-Wire Dominance

The South Korean golfer secured her third LPGA title by five strokes at 26-under, marking a strong rebound after a recent major setback.

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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 captured the inaugural Black Desert Championship in Utah with a bogey-free final round 64, finishing at 26-under 262.
  • Ryu became the second player this year to achieve a wire-to-wire victory on the LPGA Tour, leading after every round of the tournament.
  • Ruoning Yin and Esther Henseleit tied for second place at 21-under 267, with Yin setting a tournament record 62 in the third round.
  • The event marked the LPGA Tour’s return to Utah after more than 60 years, with Ryu earning her second victory at a debut tournament.
  • Ryu's consistent play included hitting all 14 fairways in the final round and making an eagle in three consecutive rounds, showcasing her resilience after a disappointing finish at the Chevron Championship.