The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) announced today that the prize money for the Evian Championship 2017, the season's final major, has been increased to $ 3,65 million. This $ 300 amount, which will be added to a previously announced amount of $ 000, increases the 100 LPGA portfolio to a record high of $ 000 million.

Evian Championship 2014 © Philippe Millereau

"We are extremely delighted and proud to announce this increase in our prices", said Franck Riboud, president of the Evian Championship. "This development resonates once again with our desire to position the Evian Championship as a platform to foster the promotion and growth of women's golf".

This new year was added to a record year for the LPGA Tour. The $ 67,65 million at stake in 2017 increased by $ 4,65 million from 2016, while sixteen LPGA events have endowments of $ 2 million or more, double the tour total there six years ago.

"When the 2017 season started, the Evian Championship had already agreed to increase its prize pool by $ 100, but recently they decided to add an additional amount of $ 000"said Mike Whan, Commissioner of the LPGA. “While the overall Evian Championship experience consistently sets the standard for a unique and special Tour event, it is great to see Evian continue to be a leader in growing economic opportunities for the best female golfers in the world. world! "

The 2017 Evian Championship will take place from September 14 to 17 at the Evian Resort Golf Club in Evian-les-Bains, France. In 2016, In Gee Chun set a scoring record for majors, male or female, at (-21) to conquer the title "Louise Suggs Rolex Rookie of the Year". Sunday's final round will air on NBC from noon to 13:30 p.m. EST, while the first three rounds will be broadcast live on the Golf Channel.

To learn more: http://www.evianchampionship.com