2025 Evian Championship Begins with Top 50 Female Golfers in France

The 2025 Evian Championship, the fourth major in women's golf, begins Thursday at the Evian Resort Golf Club in France, drawing attention to rising star Lottie Woad, who recently won the KPMG Irish Open by six strokes as an amateur and showed promise at past majors. Nelly Korda, the world number one and two-time major champion, is still seeking her first victory of 2025 despite a strong 2024 season. The tournament, which became a major in 2013, has a history of close finishes, with several winners prevailing by a single stroke or sudden-death playoffs, including dramatic moments like Wendy Doolan's comeback in 2007. Lake Geneva provides a stunning backdrop for the event, and favorable weather conditions suggest low scoring is likely. Other notable players to watch include emerging European rookies and established contenders who are expected to contend on the leaderboard. The first-round tee times and betting odds have been released, with FanDuel Sportsbook offering promotions for golf betting enthusiasts.