Grace Kim Wins First Major at Evian Championship in France

Grace Kim secured her first major title by winning the Amundi Evian Championship in a dramatic playoff against Thailand's Jeeno Thitikul at the Evian Resort Golf Club. Kim, an Australian of Korean descent, made a stunning eagle on the 18th hole in regulation to force the playoff and then chipped in for birdie after hitting into a penalty area on the first extra hole. On the second playoff hole, Kim once again delivered an eagle to clinch the victory, overcoming a challenging final round where she battled back from setbacks including a double bogey. The win marked Kim's second LPGA Tour victory and earned her $1.2 million in prize money, continuing Australia's strong major run after Minjee Lee's recent Women's PGA Championship win. Jeeno Thitikul narrowly missed several key putts that could have secured her first major, while English amateur Lottie Woad also impressed with a strong finish but fell just short. Kim's remarkable comeback and clutch shots under pressure highlighted her emergence as a major champion on the world stage.