Haeran Ryu fires 11-under 60 to lead Evian Championship by 3 shots
Synopsis
Haeran Ryu's 11-under 60 at Evian — matching the tournament's all-time 54-hole record — puts her three shots clear heading into Sunday's final round, just two weeks after winning the KPMG Women's PGA Championship. A back-to-back Major double is now firmly within reach for the 25-year-old Korean.
Key Takeaways
Haeran Ryu carded a course-record 11-under 60 in round 3 of the Amundi Evian Championship on 12 July .
Ryu leads at 19-under , three shots clear of Japan's Aki Iwai (16-under), matching the tournament's lowest ever 54-hole aggregate set by In Gee Chun in 2016 .
Ryu won the KPMG Women's PGA Championship just two weeks ago and is chasing back-to-back Major titles.
India's Aditi Ashok shot a two-under 69 to sit at tied-33rd , competing in her record 38th Major — most by any Indian golfer.
Canada's Brooke Henderson and Japan's Mao Saigo share third at 12-under ; South Africa's Casandra Alexander is fifth at 11-under .
South Korea's Haeran Ryu fired a stunning 11-under 60 in the third round of the Amundi Evian Championship on Saturday, 12 July, breaking the course record at Evian Resort Golf Club in France and surging to a three-shot lead at 19-under overall — matching the lowest 54-hole aggregate in the tournament's history. India's Aditi Ashok, meanwhile, carded a composed two-under 69 to move to tied-33rd as the year's fourth women's Major heads into its decisive final round.
Ryu's Historic Round
The 25-year-old Korean's round was one of the most remarkable in Major championship history. Ryu opened with birdies on the second and fifth holes before holing out for eagle on the sixth. Further birdies on the seventh and ninth sent her to the turn at six-under for the day. She kept the momentum going with a birdie at the 10th, back-to-back gains on the 14th and 15th, and another birdie at the 17th.
Needing an eagle on the 18th to post a historic 59, Ryu narrowly missed the putt before tapping in for birdie to complete her sensational 60. Her 19-under aggregate equals the mark set by In Gee Chun in 2016 — the lowest 54-hole total in Evian Championship history.
Back-to-Back Majors in Sight
Ryu arrives at Sunday's final round in extraordinary form. Just two weeks ago, she claimed the KPMG Women's PGA Championship, and she now stands on the verge of consecutive Major titles — a feat that would cement her status as the dominant force in women's golf this season.
Leaderboard at a Glance
Japan's Aki Iwai sits second at 16-under after a six-under 65, while Canada's Brooke Henderson and Japan's Mao Saigo share third at 12-under following rounds of 64 and 67 respectively. South Africa's Casandra Alexander climbed to fifth at 11-under with an eight-under 63. Thailand's Jeeno Thitikul, Japan's Miyu Yamashita, and England's Lottie Woad are tied sixth at 10-under. Korea's Jin Hee Im is ninth at nine-under, and England's Cara Gainer, American Auston Kim, Sweden's Anna Nordqvist, and Japan's Hinako Shibuno complete the top 10 at eight-under.
Aditi's Record-Setting Milestone
India's Aditi Ashok made history of her own, competing in her 38th Major — the most by any Indian golfer, male or female. She mixed four birdies and two bogeys across her two-under 69, improving on opening rounds of 70 and 70. An early birdie at the second was offset by a bogey at the fourth; she then birdied the seventh to turn at one-under. On the back nine, birdies at the 12th and 16th cancelled a bogey at the 14th, leaving her well-placed for a strong finish on Sunday.
With Ryu holding a commanding lead, all eyes on Sunday will be on whether the Korean can close out a second consecutive Major title — and whether Aditi can charge up the leaderboard in her record-extending 38th Major appearance.
Point of View
Not a flash of form. Indian golf has produced no shortage of promise; converting that into Major contention remains the unfinished story, and Aditi's consistency at this level is the closest the country has come to cracking it.
NationPress
12 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What score did Haeran Ryu shoot in round 3 of the Evian Championship?
Haeran Ryu shot an 11-under 60 in the third round on Saturday, 12 July, breaking the course record at Evian Resort Golf Club. The round took her to 19-under overall, three shots clear of the field.
Is Haeran Ryu on course for back-to-back Major titles?
Yes. Ryu won the KPMG Women's PGA Championship just two weeks before the Evian Championship and enters Sunday's final round with a three-shot lead at 19-under. A win would give her consecutive Major titles in the same season.
What is Aditi Ashok's record at Major championships?
Aditi Ashok is competing in her 38th Major at the 2025 Amundi Evian Championship, the most by any Indian golfer, male or female. She carded a two-under 69 in round 3 to move to tied-33rd.
Who are the closest challengers to Ryu heading into the final round?
Japan's Aki Iwai is second at 16-under after a six-under 65. Canada's Brooke Henderson and Japan's Mao Saigo share third at 12-under, with South Africa's Casandra Alexander fifth at 11-under.
What record did Ryu's 54-hole aggregate equal at Evian?
Ryu's 19-under total through 54 holes matches the lowest 54-hole aggregate in Evian Championship history, a mark first set by South Korea's In Gee Chun in 2016.
