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Brooke Henderson Charges Into Contention at Amundi Evian Championship with Eagle and Ace

Brooke Henderson posted an eagle and hole-in-one during the final round at Amundi Evian Championship to cut a seven-shot deficit.

Asude Karataş • 12 Temmuz 2026 17:00 • 3 dk okuma • 9 görüntülenme

Canadian golfer Brooke Henderson mounted a dramatic comeback at the Amundi Evian Championship, recording consecutive birdies including an eagle and ace on back-to-back holes during the final round. Henderson reduced a seven-shot deficit to trail leader Haeran Ryu by just one stroke in her pursuit of a major title.

Henderson began the day seven shots behind Ryu, who had posted an 11-under 60 on Saturday—the lowest round in major-championship history. On the par-5 seventh, Henderson produced an eagle, then followed immediately with a hole-in-one on the par-3 eighth hole. The sequence proved transformative: Ryu managed only a bogey on the eighth, dramatically shifting the momentum in the title race.

The Canadian two-time major champion has established herself as a contender across consecutive major tournaments. At the KPMG Women's PGA Championship the previous month, Henderson also reached the final group and finished tied for third. She was the 2022 Evian winner, giving her course experience and past success at this venue. Through 72 holes at the Amundi Evian, Henderson accumulated five eagles for the week—a new record for LPGA majors—and stands 13-under on par-5 holes.

Henderson's resurgence follows personal momentum off the course. She recently became an aunt for the first time, and she attributed her improved on-course performance to positive life circumstances extending into her golf. During the third round on Saturday, she carded a 7-under 64 with two eagle chip-ins on par-5s and three consecutive birdies on holes 10-12, requiring just 23 putts.

The final round pairing reunited Henderson with Ryu, who claimed her first major victory at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship. Ryu entered the 18-hole conclusion with a three-shot advantage over second-place Aki Iwai. The South Korean golfer, now pursuing back-to-back major titles, held a four-stroke lead when both players reached the eighth tee before Henderson's exceptional play narrowed the gap.

How many majors has Brooke Henderson won?+

Henderson has won two major championships. She was the 2022 Amundi Evian Championship winner.

What is the significance of Haeran Ryu's 60?+

Ryu's 11-under 60 marked the lowest round ever shot in major-championship history. She narrowly missed becoming only the second woman to shoot a sub-60 round when her eagle attempt on the 18th hole slid by.

What record did Henderson set at the Amundi Evian?+

Henderson accumulated five eagles through 72 holes, establishing a new record for LPGA major championships. She also stands 13-under on par-5 holes for the week.

When did Henderson last play Ryu in a major final group?+

Henderson and Ryu were paired together during the final group at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship the previous month, where Ryu won her first major and Henderson finished tied for third.

Is an eagle and ace on consecutive holes historically rare?+

Yes. The last player to record an eagle and ace on back-to-back holes in a single round was Catriona Matthew during the second round of the 2009 AIG Women's British Open.

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