The Amundi Evian Championship is the fifth major on the LPGA Tour and the only women’s major staged in continental Europe. Played at Evian Resort Golf Club on the shore of Lake Geneva in France, it blends a long tournament story with an alpine setting and a championship course that demands precision and creativity.
The story that defines this major
Haeran Ryu won the 2026 Evian Championship with a birdie on the first play-off hole, making it her second consecutive major title.
LAKE GENEVA · FRENCH ALPS
A major shaped by its setting
A course above the lake
Evian Resort Golf Club sits between Lake Geneva and the Alps, giving the championship a distinctive visual setting.
Elevation and precision
Sloping ground, changing lies and demanding approaches make distance control and course management essential.
A major since 2013
The championship joined the LPGA’s major roster in 2013, adding a European setting to the season’s five-major story.
At a glance
History and evolution
The event began in 1994 as the Evian Masters and became an official LPGA Tour event in 2000. It gained major-championship status in 2013, giving the women’s major calendar a fifth event and bringing a distinctive European venue into the major rotation.
The tournament’s location is central to its identity. The course sits above Lake Geneva and is surrounded by the scenery of the French Alps. While the landscape is striking, the championship remains a serious test: players must adapt to elevation, slopes, course setup and changing conditions.
Signature stories and recent highlights
The Amundi Evian Championship has been won by champions from across the international game, and its history reflects the growing global depth of women’s golf. As the fifth major of the season, it can be a turning point in a player’s year and offers another high-pressure test late in the major schedule.
In 2026, Haeran Ryu won her second consecutive major by defeating Brooke Henderson with a birdie on the first hole of a sudden-death playoff. Ryu finished at 19 under par at Evian Resort Golf Club.
Milestones in the Amundi Evian Championship
- The event is founded as the Evian Masters.
- It becomes an official LPGA Tour event.
- The championship is elevated to major status, becoming the fifth LPGA major.
- In Gee Chun wins at 21 under par, setting a landmark scoring record for the event.
- Minjee Lee overcomes a seven-shot deficit to win her first major.
- Ayaka Furue finishes with an eagle to secure the title.
- Haeran Ryu wins a playoff over Brooke Henderson for her second consecutive major.
Format and how the champion is decided
The championship is played over 72 holes of stroke play. After the opening two rounds, the cut determines which players continue into the weekend, with the lowest 72-hole total taking the title. A tie for first is decided through a playoff under the tournament rules.
Course positioning is important at Evian. Elevation changes, sloping lies and carefully shaped greens reward players who choose smart targets and control both ball flight and putting pace.
Evian Resort Golf Club
Evian Resort Golf Club is located in Évian-les-Bains, France, overlooking Lake Geneva. Its hillside setting means players encounter elevation changes and a varied visual landscape. The course is known for rewarding accurate approach play and a strong short game.
Recent champions
| Year | Champion | Venue | Dates contested | The moment that mattered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Haeran Ryu−19 · 265 | Evian Resort Golf Club | Jul 9–12, 2026 | A birdie on the first play-off hole beat Brooke Henderson; it was Ryu’s second consecutive major. |
| 2025 | Grace Kim−14 · 270 | Evian Resort Golf Club | Jul 10–13, 2025 | A dramatic finish at the 18th helped her claim her first major title. |
| 2024 | Ayaka Furue−19 · 265 | Evian Resort Golf Club | Jul 11–14, 2024 | An eagle on the final hole completed a memorable comeback and a one-shot win. |
| 2023 | Celine Boutier−14 · 270 | Evian Resort Golf Club | Jul 27–30, 2023 | Became the first French winner of the event in its home country. |
| 2022 | Brooke Henderson−17 · 267 | Evian Resort Golf Club | Jul 21–24, 2022 | Claimed a second major title with a strong finish in Evian. |
For the official schedule, rules and full records, see Official championship website ↗.
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