Final major could be extra special for Nelly Korda or Ryu Hae-ran
Golfers Nelly Korda and Ryu Hae-ran are set to compete in the AIG Women’s Open, with both aiming to become the first woman since 2013 to win three majors in a single year. The tournament takes place at Royal Lytham & St Annes and features a highly anticipated pairing of the season's top performers.
Why it matters
This event represents a significant milestone in professional women's golf, highlighting the competitive dominance of the current season's major winners.
Either Nelly Korda or Ryu Hae-ran could become the first woman since South Korea’s Inbee Park in 2013 to win three majors in one year.
Listen Summarise Nelly Korda and Ryu Hae-ran have won the first four majors of the season and could make history by winning three majors in one year at the upcoming AIG Women’s Open. Ryu holds the record for the lowest round ever shot at a major with a 60, while Korda remains confident despite recent challenges on links courses. Defending champion Miyu Yamashita aims for back-to-back wins, and Georgia Hall is returning to competition after giving birth, highlighting key storylines at Royal Lytham & St Annes. AI generated
Nelly Korda and Ryu Hae-ran combined to win the first four majors of the season.
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