Yu Hae-ran's bid for 'major triple crown' fails; 'unforgettable experience'

Yu Hae-ran's quest for a historic third consecutive major championship title concluded at the AIG Women's Open, where she finished tied for sixth place. The 25-year-old golfer carded a 3-over-par 74 in the final round at Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club in Lancashire, England, bringing her total score to 1-under-par 283.

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Challenging for three consecutive majors was an unforgettable experience in my golf career.

Yu had entered the final round with hopes of etching her name in golf history. A victory would have made her the first player since Inbee Park in 2013 to win three consecutive majors. Only two golfers, Babe Zaharias and Inbee Park, have achieved this remarkable feat. "Challenging for three consecutive majors was an unforgettable experience in my golf career," Yu stated after the tournament.

"It's disappointing not to achieve a record that many players aspire to. Many people expected a third major title, but this is golf," she added with a calm smile. Yu also missed out on the Annika Major Award, which recognizes the best performance across the season's five majors. That award went to world No. 1 Nelly Korda, who secured it by a 10-point margin over Yu, despite both players having two major wins this season.

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It's disappointing not to achieve a record that many players aspire to. Many people expected a third major title, but this is golf.

While the major streak is over, Yu remains a strong contender in other season-long awards. She currently holds second place in the Player of the Year and scoring average (Vare Trophy) categories, trailing Korda. With 11 tournaments remaining on the LPGA Tour, Yu is determined to prepare diligently for future events, stating, "I now have a reason to prepare even harder for the next tournament." She is scheduled to compete in the Portland Classic in Oregon after a week of rest.

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I now have a reason to prepare even harder for the next tournament.