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Ina Yoon opens the Women’s PGA Championship at Hazeltine with a record-tying 63
By James Monical at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· June 26, 2026
· 4 min read
CHASKA, Minn. (AP) — Ina Yoon matched the best score in the history of the Women’s PGA Championship with a 9-under 63 to take a two-stroke lead over Karis Davidson on Thursday in the third major of the season.
Yoon, a 23-year-old South Korean seeking her first LPGA Tour victory, birdied five o...
Key takeaway (AP) — Ina Yoon matched the best score in the history of the Women’s PGA Championship with a 9-under 63 to take a two-stroke lead over Karis Davidson on Thursday in the third major of the season.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The impressive start by Ina Yoon at Hazeltine National Golf Club is a boon for local golf fans, who have a chance to witness a potentially historic performance in the Women's PGA Championship. As the tournament unfolds, Minneapolis -area residents can take pride in knowing that their region is hosting some of the world's top female golfers, with several Americans, including Alexa Pano, Aline Krauter, and Megan Kang, among the top contenders. The fact that Hazeltine's challenging course, which demands accuracy and power off the tee, is yielding low scores suggests that spectators are in for a thrilling competition. With Yoon's record-tying score and Nelly Korda's bid to make history by winning three consecutive majors, there's plenty of intrigue to draw fans to the course, boosting local interest in the tournament and showcasing the Twin Cities as a premier golf destination.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? CHASKA, Minn. (AP) — Ina Yoon matched the best score in the history of the Women’s PGA Championship with a 9-under 63 to take a two-stroke lead over Karis Davidson on Thursday in the third major of the season.
Yoon, a 23-year-old South Korean seeking her first LPGA Tour victory, birdied five o...
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