Haeran Ryu is one of Korea’s leading lights, with multiple LPGA Tour titles, and two major championships, to her name.
Born in March 2001 in the Yeongam-gun province of the Republic of Korea, Ryu took up the game early, and had a stellar amateur career, which included appearances at the Asian Games, and a victory in the Korean Women’s Amateur. She turned professional in 2019, and took the LPGA Tour of Korea by storm.
She was named Rookie of the Year following the 2020 season, and she would go on to win five times on the tour before graduating to the LPGA Tour for the start of the 2023 season. History would repeat itself, as she took her maiden victory that year and went on to be named the LPGA Tour’s Rookie of the Year.
Ryu now has four LPGA Tour victories, taking a win per year since 2023. She stepped into the major limelight in 2026, though, winning two major titles in the space of a month. She claimed her first major championship crown at the Women’s PGA Championship, before then lifting the title at the Amundi Evian Championship just three weeks later.
Haeran Ryu | Player Profile
Personal Information
Name: Haeran Ryu
Born: March 23, 2001
Nationality: Republic of Korea
Residence: Yeongam-gun, Republic of Korea
Career
Turned Pro: 2019
Professional Wins: 10
Highest World Ranking: 5 – May 5, 2025
Best Results In Majors
Best Finishes:
– Chevron Championship – 5th (2024)
– Women’s PGA Championship – WON (2026)
– US Women’s Open – 8th (2023)
– Amundi Evian Championship – WON (2026)
– AIG Women’s Open – T21 (2023)
Professional Wins – 10
2019 (1) – Jeju Samdasoo Masters
2020 (1) – Jeju Samdasoo Masters
2021 (2) – ELCRU-TV Chosun Pro Celebrity, SK Shieldus-SK Telecom Championship
2022 (1) – Nexen Saint Nine Masters
2023 (1) – Walmart NW Arkansas Championship
2024 (1) – FM Championship
2025 (1) – Black Desert Championship
2026 (2) – KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, Amundi Evian Championship
Achievements and Awards
LPGA Tour of Korea Rookie of the Year – 2020
LPGA Tour Rookie of the Year – 2023
Haeran Ryu | What’s In Her Bag?
Ryu is a TaylorMade staffer, with her bag made up entirely of clubs from the brand. They include a Qi10 driver and a trio of MG4 wedges.
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Check out our full piece on what’s in Ryu’s bag here.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Haeran Ryu
When and where was Haeran Ryu born?
Haeran Ryu was born in March 2001 in the Yeongam-gun province of the Republic of Korea.
When did Haeran Ryu turn professional?
Haeran Ryu turned professional in 2019, and immediately became a star on the LPGA Tour of Korea, going on to win five times over the next three seasons.
How many major titles has Haeran Ryu won?
As of July 2026, Ryu is a two-time major winner, with those two victories coming in a three-week span. Her first came at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, before she then won the Amundi Evian Championship at the Evian Resort, joining Nelly Korda as a two-time major winner in 2026.
Did you Know?
Rookie of the Year x2
Ryu has made a great first impression at every point of her career. She was the Rookie of the Year on the LPGA Tour of Korea in 2020, before earning the same award on the LPGA Tour three years later.
Haeran Ryu has now broken down the major door. Can she go on to win multiple women’s majors? Let us know your thoughts with a post on X, formerly Twitter!
