Haeran Ryu Chases Annika Sorenstam's GIR Record
By Staff Writer
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Key takeaways
- Haeran Ryu leads the LPGA in greens in regulation this season at 79.14 percent.
- The all-time record of 79.74 percent was set by Annika Sorenstam in 2001 and matched in 2002.
- No LPGA player has ever averaged 80 percent or higher in greens in regulation for a season.
- Ryu has won two majors in 2026, including a third-round 60 at the Amundi Evian Championship.
Haeran Ryu's ball-striking is on pace for LPGA history. The South Korean leads the tour in greens in regulation this season at 79.14 percent, within reach of a 24-year-old record.
How close is Haeran Ryu to the LPGA record?
The mark of 79.74 percent was set by Annika Sorenstam in 2001 and matched again by Sorenstam in 2002. No LPGA player has ever averaged 80 percent or higher in a season, and the closest anyone has come since is Jin Young Ko's 79.56 percent in 2019.
| Player | 2026 GIR% |
|---|---|
| Haeran Ryu | 79.14 |
| Jeeno Thitikul | 74.75 |
| Nelly Korda | 72.45 |
| Record (Annika Sorenstam, 2001 & 2002) | 79.74 |
Ryu's two 2026 titles have both come at majors: the KPMG Women's PGA Championship, after a month away for minor surgery, and the Amundi Evian Championship, where her third-round 60 set the record for the lowest round in a major. She opened this week's FM Championship with a 4-under 68 at TPC Boston, hitting 15 greens in regulation, and trails leader Sei Young Kim by four strokes.
Frequently asked questions
Who holds the LPGA record for greens in regulation?
Annika Sorenstam holds the record at 79.74 percent, set in 2001 and matched in 2002.
What is Haeran Ryu's greens-in-regulation percentage this season?
Ryu leads the LPGA at 79.14 percent entering the FM Championship.
Has any LPGA player averaged 80 percent greens in regulation?
No player has ever averaged 80 percent or higher in greens in regulation for a full LPGA season.
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