Golf in Korea: Haeran Ryu leads BMW Ladies by two as Jarvis and Rozner share Genesis Championship lead

South Korea is hosting two big golf events this weekend, and both have clear leaders after 36 holes. On the LPGA Tour, Haeran Ryu shot an eagle-filled 64 to lead the BMW Ladies Championship by two shots. On the DP World Tour, Casey Jarvis and Antoine Rozner share the lead at the Genesis Championship, the last regular-season event before the play-offs. Korea is one hour ahead of Malaysia, so the third rounds start early on Saturday morning, Malaysia time.

Ryu takes control at Pine Beach

Ryu followed an opening 67 with an 8-under 64 on Friday at Pine Beach Golf Links in Haenam, South Jeolla Province. Her second round included two eagles and six birdies and took her to 13 under par on 131, according to Star News Korea.

Two players are tied for second on 11 under: American Lauren Coughlin and Korea's Kim Min-sun. Kim Min-ju is in a share of sixth on 9 under, so the home players are well represented near the top. The tournament has a purse of US$2.35 million. Kim Sei-young won last year's edition, leading from start to finish.

Jarvis and Rozner set the pace in Cheonan

At Woo Jeong Hills Country Club in Cheonan, South Africa's Jarvis shot 67 and France's Rozner shot 65 to share the lead on 10 under. Four players are three shots back on 7 under: Ryan Fox, Martin Couvra, Filippo Celli and Sanghun Shin, who leads the Korean PGA's Order of Merit. Si Woo Kim is a further shot back on 6 under.

The two leaders are in different situations. Jarvis already has two wins this year, at the Kenya Open and the South African Open, and a third would move him to second in the Race to Dubai. Rozner is 77th and outside the top 70 who go through to the play-offs, so a high finish is his only route in. "I have to focus on winning the tournament," he told reporters.

Race to Dubai leader Eugenio Chacarra, who won in India last week, shot 66 on Friday and is six shots off the lead.

Season over for some familiar names

The cut fell at 1 over par and took some well-known players with it. Spain's Pablo Larrazabal missed the cut and lost his DP World Tour status after 19 years on the tour; he plans to go to Qualifying School next month. Thailand's Kiradech Aphibarnrat withdrew injured, which ends his chance of keeping his category for next season. Sweden's Sebastian Soderberg also missed the cut and is expected to drop just outside the top 100, while Sean Crocker made the cut on the number and still has a chance to move into the top 100.

The LPGA heads to Kuala Lumpur next

After Korea, the LPGA's Asian swing comes to Malaysia. The Maybank Championship runs from 29 October to 1 November at Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club's West Course. Japan's Miyu Yamashita is the defending champion; she won a three-way play-off last year after finishing on 18 under with Choi Hye-jin and Hannah Green.

Key takeaways

• Haeran Ryu leads the BMW Ladies Championship on 13 under after rounds of 67 and 64.
• Lauren Coughlin and Kim Min-sun are two shots back on 11 under.
• Casey Jarvis and Antoine Rozner share the Genesis Championship lead on 10 under.
• Pablo Larrazabal lost his DP World Tour card after missing the cut in Cheonan.
• The LPGA's Maybank Championship is at KLGCC from 29 October to 1 November.

FAQ

Who is leading the BMW Ladies Championship 2026? Haeran Ryu leads on 13 under par after 36 holes, two shots ahead of Lauren Coughlin and Kim Min-sun.

Why does the Genesis Championship matter for the DP World Tour play-offs? It is the last regular-season event, and only the top 70 in the Race to Dubai after this week go through to the play-offs. Antoine Rozner is 77th, so he needs a big finish.

When is the LPGA's Maybank Championship in Malaysia? It is from 29 October to 1 November 2026 at Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club's West Course. Miyu Yamashita is the defending champion.

Sources: Star News Korea, Sky Sports, Golf Channel, Golf Today, LPGA