Evian Championship

Major Championship

Women's Golf Major / LPGA Tour / Grand Slam Event

French: [evjɑ̃] | English: [ˌɛviˈɑn]

Professional Golf Sports Event

Expert Tip: The Evian Championship is one of the five major championships in women's professional golf, held annually in France since 2013.

Tournament Overview

1History

Founded in 1994 as the Evian Masters, became a major in 2013.

Established at Evian Resort Golf Club in Évian-les-Bains, France.

2Format

72-hole stroke play tournament with cut after 36 holes.

Features 120-player field competing over four days.

3Significance

The youngest of the five women's golf majors.

Offers one of the largest purses in women's golf.

4Venue

Played at Evian Resort Golf Club overlooking Lake Geneva.

Known for its challenging course and beautiful scenery.

5Timing

Traditionally held in July or September.

Scheduled to avoid conflicts with other majors.

Expert Tip: The tournament was elevated to major status in 2013, completing the modern set of five women's golf majors.

1Purse

$6.5 million total purse with $1 million to winner (2023).

One of the richest events in women's golf.

2Trophy

Winners receive the Evian Championship Trophy.

Distinctive crystal trophy designed by Lalique.

3Broadcast

Televised globally in over 180 countries.

Major networks include Golf Channel and NBC Sports.

1Multiple Winners

Annika Sörenstam (2000, 2002) and Inbee Park (2012, 2013).

Only players to win both pre- and post-major status.

2Recent Champions

Brooke Henderson (2022) and Celine Boutier (2023).

Boutier became first French champion in 2023.

3Youngest Winner

Lydia Ko won at age 18 in 2015.

Set record as youngest major champion at the time.

4First Major Winner

Suzann Pettersen won inaugural major edition in 2013.

Norwegian star claimed historic victory.

Expert Tip: The Evian Championship often produces dramatic finishes, with 6 of the first 10 editions decided by playoffs.