{
  "id": 62460,
  "title": "Ryu Hae-ran looks on brighter side after falling short in pursuit of LPGA history",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/ryu-hae-ran-looks-on-brighter-side-after-falling-short-in-pursuit-of",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-02T23:28:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yonhap News",
    "slug": "yonhap-news",
    "url": "https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260803001200315"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "South Korean golfer Ryu Hae-ran found the silver lining in her disappointing performance at the AIG Women's Open during the weekend in England. Despite finishing tied for sixth at Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club, Ryu maintained a positive outlook. She finished at one-under 283 after shooting a second consecutive round of 74 on the final day, trailing the champion, Shiho Kuwaki of Japan, by four strokes. Ryu, who previously won the KPMG Women's PGA Championship and the Amundi Evian Championship, had the opportunity to become only the third LPGA player to secure three consecutive major victories in a year. However, she fell short of that historic achievement. Ryu expressed her gratitude for the support she received throughout the week and emphasized the importance of hard work for upcoming tournaments. She acknowledged that while winning two major titles is a significant accomplishment, finishing inside the top 10 is also a testament to her skill. Ryu was disappointed in her weekend struggles, which included one double bogey and two bogeys in her first two rounds, followed by another double bogey and ten bogeys in the subsequent rounds. This performance, combined with not winning the Annika Major Award, prevented her from earning the most points across five major tournaments in a year. Ryu ended the week with 130 points, trailing Nelly Korda of the United States by 10 points. Despite the setback, Ryu expressed satisfaction with her performance at the AIG Women's Open, noting that it was her best finish at the tournament. She had never imagined finishing in the top 10 in her previous three attempts. Ryu expressed regret for not being able to reward her fans for their support but vowed to return stronger in the upcoming tournaments. The tour will take a week off following the event, with the season resuming at the Standard Portland Classic in Portland, Oregon. Ryu plans to rest during this period and has vowed not to leave her house.",
  "summary": "SEOUL, Aug. 3 (Yonhap) -- After failing to join some elite LPGA company on the w...",
  "key_points": [
    "Ryu Hae-ran finishes tied for sixth at AIG Women's Open.",
    "She falls short of becoming third LPGA player with three consecutive major wins.",
    "Ryu grateful for support, vows to return stronger."
  ],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Ryu Hae-ran comes up short in bid for 3rd straight LPGA major title",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/ryu-hae-ran-comes-up-short-in-bid-for-3rd-straight-lpga-major-title",
        "published": "2026-08-02T22:52:54.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}