After a decorated 13-year career on the LPGA Tour, the 2011 U.S. Women’s Open champion announced her retirement in March 2024. She stepped away after playing at the Chevron Championship, her last event, in April. Last year, Ryu got married to Matthew Jung, and now she shared that they are ready to welcome a new member to their family.

So Yeon Ryu recently shared the news of her pregnancy on Instagram, with a picture of herself and her husband, Matthew Jung, holding her belly. In three pictures taken on the beach, the couple was seen kissing each other with Ryu flaunting her baby bump. She added a few emojis to the caption of her post to confirm the news.

Jung and Ryu tied the knot at the Shilla Hotel in Seoul, South Korea, in December 2025, with many top LPGA Tour stars in attendance. Jung grew up in the USA but later moved to South Korea. They met on a blind date and decided to tie the knot. Just a few months back, she announced her wedding and received a lot of love from the entire golf community, including her former colleague, Lydia Ko. The love and support for Ryu stem from her achievements.

The 2017 Rolex World No. 1 has six LPGA Tour wins, including two major titles. Her first major victory came at the 2017 Chevron Championship, where she outclassed Lexi Thompson in a playoff. Seven years later, she flew to The Woodlands in Texas to hang up her clubs. Ryu reached the World No. 1 spot and held it for 19 weeks, which she believes was her biggest accomplishment.

Ryu followed the footsteps of many LPGA legends with an early retirement. Lorena Ochoa and Annika Sorenstam left the game at the height of their career. Inbee Park, Ryu’s best friend, also went back to Korea and is now a mother of two. She confirmed she won’t be returning to the LPGA Tour in 2026. She played her last tournament in the 2022 AIG Women’s Open. Will Ryu come back?

It’s unlikely. Michelle Wie West also left golf after becoming a mother. She teed off at the Mizuho Americas Open as a prep for the 2023 U.S. Women’s Open, which is likely going to be her last appearance on the greens. Ryu might follow the same path, but for now her main focus is family. And her former colleagues are happy for her.

Nelly Korda, Ai Miyazato, and more send their love to So Yeon Ryu

“Congratulations!!! ❤️❤️” wrote an excited Nelly Korda.

Ryu and Korda often shared the stage on the LPGA Tour through the end of the former’s career. Both have also featured in Titleist’s “Being #1” campaign. In fact, when Ryu announced her retirement in 2024, the World No. 1 shared a heartfelt message saying, “Can’t wait to see what you do next! Thank you for all the memories.”

LPGA Tour legend Ai Miyazato also congratulated the couple: “I’m so so happy for you twoooo‼️‼️‼️😭❤️❤️❤️Congratulations‼️🤰✨.”

Miyazato and Ryu are close friends who have spent a lot of time competing on the LPGA Tour. The Japanese pro was also an honored guest at Ryu and Jung’s wedding.

Ryu’s old rival Lexi Thompson also congratulated the pair: “Aww congratulations!! So happy for you 🥹🫶🏼.”

Putting their 2017 rivalry aside, Thompson was excited to watch her former colleague take the next step in life. She is also focusing on her personal life.

Michelle Wie West left an “OMG CONGRATS!!!!!!!!” comment.

West has always supported Ryu on social media, whether it’s being upset about her retirement from the LPGA Tour or congratulating her on her wedding.

Alison Lee fondly wrote, “Omgggggg unni😍😍😍😍.”

Lee considers Ryu an elder sister. Golfweek has considered them both the most approachable golfers on the LPGA Tour.