Ryu Hae-ran savors dream-come-true moment after winning maiden LPGA major

After Ryu Hae-ran shot a one-over 73 in the opening round of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship on Thursday in Minnesota, few, if any, would have given her a chance to win this major tournament come Sunday.

In fact, with the 36-hole cut eventually set at two-over at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Ryu had to come back with a strong round Friday just to stay in the tournament.

Ryu did just that, shooting a bogey-free 64 in the second round to jump to second place.

However, Ryu was still five shots behind her countrywoman, Yoon Ina, who started 63-69.

Ryu then soared to the top of the leaderboard after shooting a 68 on Saturday, as Yoon stumbled with a 75.

And with a solid final round of 70 that included five birdies against three bogeys, Ryu held off Yoon by two shots at 13-under 275 for her very first major title.

It made Ryu the first player in the last 60 years to win an LPGA major after being down by 10 or more shots after the first round. "It is dreams come true.

I am so happy," Ryu said. "Next tournament, they will introduce me like, 'Major champion, Haeran Ryu.' It is amazing