Haeran Ryu wins back-to-back Majors at 2026 Evian Championship; Aditi Ashok T-56
Synopsis
Haeran Ryu made Major history at Evian Resort, winning back-to-back titles just two weeks after her KPMG Women's PGA triumph — and doing so on the same course where she won the Juniors Cup in 2015. Her Saturday 60, the lowest round in Major history, set up a playoff she ultimately controlled. India's Aditi Ashok, consistent for three rounds, couldn't hold on when it mattered.
Key Takeaways
Haeran Ryu won the 2026 Amundi Evian Championship on 13 July 2026 , claiming back-to-back Major titles.
Ryu's 60 (-11) on Saturday is the lowest single round in Major championship history.
Ryu defeated Canada's Brooke Henderson in a playoff at 19-under-par with a four-foot birdie on the first playoff hole.
Henderson carded back-to-back 64s over the weekend, including three eagles and a hole-in-one on the par-3 eighth.
India's Aditi Ashok finished in a share of 56th place after a final-round 3-over 74 , having shot 70-70-69 in the first three rounds.
The LET resumes with the ISPS HANDA Women's Scottish Open at Dundonald Links from 23–26 July .
Haeran Ryu of South Korea claimed back-to-back Major titles on 13 July 2026, sinking a four-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole to win the 2026 Amundi Evian Championship at Evian Resort Golf Club in France, defeating Canada's Brooke Henderson at 19-under-par. India's Aditi Ashok, who had been in contention through three rounds, stumbled to a final-round 3-over 74 and finished in a share of 56th place.
Ryu's Historic Back-to-Back Run
Ryu entered Sunday with a commanding three-stroke lead after firing a 60 (-11) on Saturday — the lowest single round in Major championship history. The 25-year-old was steady but not spectacular in the final round, dropping a shot on the eighth hole before rolling in a clutch birdie on the 18th to finish regulation at 19-under and force a playoff.
On the first playoff hole, Ryu found the fairway off the tee, reached the green in two, and drained her birdie putt to secure the trophy. The victory came just two weeks after she won the 2026 KPMG Women's PGA Championship, making her only the latest player in women's golf to win consecutive Majors in a single season. Notably, Ryu also won the Amundi Evian Juniors Cup at the same course in 2015, adding a sentimental dimension to the triumph.
'It's an unreal dream right now. A lot of great names are on the trophy, and I'm so happy my name is on there. I've had a lot of texts, a congrats text, and now my phone is a lot. Thanks to all my friends, team, and sponsors. I'm a lucky girl,' Ryu said after her win.
Henderson's Spectacular Weekend Falls Just Short
Canada's Brooke Henderson, the 2022 Amundi Evian champion, mounted a breathtaking charge over the weekend, carding back-to-back rounds of 64 (-7) to reach 19-under-par and earn a place in the playoff. Her scorecard featured three eagles, including a hole-in-one on the par-3 eighth hole. Henderson birdied the 15th and 16th, dropped a shot on 17, and then sank an eagle putt on 18 to join Ryu in the playoff.
In the playoff, however, Henderson pulled her tee shot left, was forced to lay up, and could only make par — leaving the title to Ryu.
Aditi Ashok's Final-Round Stumble
India's Aditi Ashok had been in solid form through the first three rounds, carding 70-70-69 to keep herself in contention. The final round unravelled early: a bogey on the opening hole was followed by further dropped shots on the fifth and sixth. She managed just two birdies — on the third and 13th — against four bogeys in total, finishing with a 74 that left her in a share of 56th place.
Rest of the Leaderboard
Japan's Aki Iwai claimed solo third with a final-round 69 (-2), which included five birdies. A Japanese duo of Miyu Yamashita and Mao Saigo, alongside Korea's Jin Hee Im, shared fourth at 15-under-par. Sweden's Anna Nordqvist and New Zealand's Lydia Ko tied for seventh on 13-under-par. American Auston Kim was ninth, while Sweden's Maja Stark, Thailand's Jeeno Thitikul, South Africa's Casandra Alexander, and Korea's Somi Lee all finished tied 10th.
What's Next on the LET
The Ladies European Tour (LET) takes a one-week break before the ISPS HANDA Women's Scottish Open at Dundonald Links, scheduled for 23–26 July. Whether Ryu can extend her Major winning streak will be one of the season's most-watched storylines going forward.
Point of View
With a 25-year-old Korean player now holding the kind of form that once defined Annika Sorenstam and Inbee Park. The Saturday 60 in a Major is a statistical outlier that demands context: Evian's course played soft, but no one else broke 64 that day. For Indian golf, Aditi Ashok's consistent 70-70-69 opening is encouraging, but the final-round collapse under pressure is a pattern worth monitoring — particularly ahead of the Paris 2028 Olympic cycle where she will be expected to lead.
NationPress
14 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2026 Amundi Evian Championship?
Haeran Ryu of South Korea won the 2026 Amundi Evian Championship on 13 July 2026, defeating Canada's Brooke Henderson in a playoff at Evian Resort Golf Club in France. Ryu sank a four-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole to claim the title at 19-under-par.
What is significant about Haeran Ryu's victory at Evian?
Ryu's win gave her back-to-back Major titles in 2026, having also won the KPMG Women's PGA Championship just two weeks earlier. She also set the record for the lowest round in Major history with a 60 (-11) on Saturday, and the victory came at the same course where she won the Amundi Evian Juniors Cup in 2015.
How did Aditi Ashok perform at the 2026 Evian Championship?
Aditi Ashok finished in a share of 56th place after a final-round 3-over 74. She had been consistent over the first three rounds with scores of 70-70-69 but struggled on Sunday, making four bogeys and only two birdies.
How did Brooke Henderson perform at the 2026 Evian Championship?
Brooke Henderson put together a spectacular weekend, carding back-to-back rounds of 64 (-7) to reach 19-under-par and force a playoff with Ryu. Her scorecard included three eagles and a hole-in-one on the par-3 eighth hole, but she narrowly missed out in the playoff.
When is the next Ladies European Tour event after the Evian Championship?
The Ladies European Tour resumes with the ISPS HANDA Women's Scottish Open at Dundonald Links, scheduled from 23 to 26 July, following a one-week break after the Evian Championship.
