Ayaka Furue Wins First Major at Evian Championship

Ayaka Furue of Japan secured her first major golf tournament victory by winning the Evian Championship in France with a final round score of 6 under par at 65, including one eagle and six birdies. Furue's dramatic finish with an eagle on the 18th hole allowed her to edge out the second-place player by one shot, finishing at 19-under par. This victory marks Furue's second title on the LPGA Tour and her first major win, making her the third Japanese woman to achieve a major title. The tournament also saw Stephanie Kyriacou finishing second and Patty Tavatanakit third, showcasing a competitive leaderboard in the fourth of five majors on the women's tour.