For its 25th anniversary, the Evian Championship marks its comeback in the heart of summer. From July 25 to 28, 2019, the only Grand Slam stage in continental Europe welcomes the 120 best female golfers in the world, selected according to very rigorous criteria. This anniversary edition of the Major is of course placed under the sign of sporting excellence, thanks to the quality of its field and its course, with an overall endowment increased to $ 4.

Evian Championship: the major meeting for the elite of women's golf worldwide

On the course side, the Evian Resort Golf Club, even more spectacular with hole 13 shortened to par 4 and hole 18 reworked into par 5, offers a theater at the height of the event, in the heart of a nature magnified in this season. These 25 years are also the occasion to underline the societal role and the never denied implication of the Evian Championship in the influence of the world female golf, as close as possible to the athletes; and this, from the creation of the tournament by Antoine and Franck Riboud in 1994.

A driving role that also continues with a strong commitment to young people to reveal the talents of tomorrow, as evidenced by the allocation of wildcards or dedicated events (Evian Championship Juniors Cup, Haribo Kids Cup, Evian Junior Event, etc.).

Beyond the competition, the 25 years offer a great golf party for all spectators, informed public but also tourists curious to participate in a world sporting event during the holidays. New packages, such as the Family Pass or the Group Pass, allow everyone to experience the tournament, its extras and its original entertainment in the best conditions. A unique experience, in a festive and summer atmosphere.

Evian Championship: the major meeting for the elite of women's golf worldwide

The middle finger in the heart of summer

With its big comeback in the heart of summer, from July 25 to 28, 2019, the Evian Championship occupies a strategic position within the very closed circle of Majors and kicks off three weeks of great golf with "l 'Europe Swing'. The 120 best players in the world have three tournaments in Europe: in France and England with the last 2 Grand Slam stages of the Evian Championship and the Women's British Open, then in Scotland with the Ladies Scottish Open.

Evian Championship: the major meeting for the elite of women's golf worldwide

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Pressure at the top therefore for the elite of world golf, moreover in a year of Solheim Cup in Scotland. Still in search of a title at the Evian Championship, Koreans Jin Young Ko (No.1, Rolex Rookie of the Year 2018 and winner of ANA Inspiration 2019) and Sung Hyun Park (No.2), and the Thai Ariya Jutanugarn (N ° 3), who engage in an incredible crossover at the top of the world ranking will, this time again, give everything. Also very fit at the start of the season, Australian Minjee Lee (22) and American Lexi Thompson (24), world No. 4 and No. 6, are also among the favorites to take over the Trophy at the title holder, the American Angela Stanford. Just like the young champions Nasa Hataoka (Jap) or Nelly Korda, in the top of the standings to join the American Solheim Cup team, both aged 20, currently in 5th and 8th place in the Rolex Rankings.

A faithful reflection of the world hierarchy, the Evian Championship also selects, alongside the champions, the talents of tomorrow and the best international amateurs of the moment for a spectacle at the top.

Evian Championship: the major meeting for the elite of women's golf worldwide

Photo: DR

Selection criteria

The Evian Championship adopts two new selection criteria which reinforce the tournament's commitment to women (criterion 16, on players and motherhood) and the best world amateurs (criterion 15, integration of a new tournament). international amateur).

  1. 4 Evian Championship invitations
  2. The first 2 players of the Jabra Ladies Open at the Evian Resort Golf Club (23-25 ​​May 2019)
  3. The first 2 players of the Island Resort Championship (Symetra Tour) in Harris (Michigan - June 21-23, 2019)
  4. The best player after the qualifying round in South Korea (mid-June 2019) TBD
  5. The first 40 Rolex Rankings players as of June 25, 2019
  6. The former champions of the Evian Championship
  7. Former Evian Masters champions in activity (i.e. who have participated in a minimum of 10 LPGA Tour or LET tournaments in the 12 months preceding July 16, 2019)
  8. The winners of the ANA Inspiration, US Women's Open, KPMG Women's PGA Championship, and Ricoh Women's British Open of the past 5 years (2015-2019)
  9. The winners of the official LPGA Tour tournaments after the Evian Championship 2018 and up to the Evian Championship 2019
  10. The winners of the official LET tournaments after the Evian Championship 2018 and up to the Evian Championship 2019
  11. The top 5 players in the LET order of merit ranking on July 16, 2019
  12. All the players who finished in the Top 10 and tied for the Evian Championship 2018
  13. The winner of the US Women's Open Amateur Championship 2018 (still an amateur during the Evian Championship)
  14. The winner of the British Ladies Amateur Championship 2019 (still an amateur during the Evian Championship)
  15. The winner of the Women's Amateur Asia Pacific Championship 2019 (still an amateur during the Evian Championship)
  16. Any player, selected for the Evian Championship 2018, but who could not participate in the Major for reasons related to maternity (in agreement with the board of the Evian Championship and the Tours)
  17. If the field is not complete, it will be completed by LPGA Tour members in the order of their position on the official LPGA Money List as of July 16, 2019

A new increase in staffing

In its quest for constant development, and under the impetus of its loyal and ever more committed Sponsors Club, the Evian Championship is increasing its Prize Money this year again. A new increase of $ 250 in 000 which allows to reach a record endowment of $ 2019M, with the symbolic bar of $ 4,1 crossed for the winner ($ 600 exactly).

This increase in strength confirms the ambitious position of the tournament, a major player and driving force in world golf, consolidating its position just behind the US Women's Open, in 2nd place among the 5 Majors of the Grand Slam of women's golf.

An even more spectacular route

Entirely redesigned in 2013, the major course of the Evian Resort Golf Club affirms its strong signature, a tribute to pure golf, within a magical setting. Strategic, rhythmic, it imposes real challenges on the players while keeping the spectators at the heart of the action.This year, in order to offer an even more spectacular final, hole 13 has been shortened to a par 4 and the 18 has been worked on in by 5.

25 years: a celebration in the heart of summer

Celebrate 25 years of the Evian Championship. The opportunity to look back on the road traveled since the 1st edition created in 1994 by Antoine and Franck Riboud and continue the adventure with the same ambitions: to engage with the champions and offer them the best conditions to "do their job" and reveal the talents of tomorrow. A celebration to live through the activities that will be offered ...

Evian Championship: the major meeting for the elite of women's golf worldwide

Photo: DR

Tickets

With its return in the middle of summer, the Evian Championship has set up two new Passes dedicated to holidaymakers.
To live golf in the best conditions, with family or friends.

New: Family Pass
Let family golf win you over

  • With the Family Pass 1 day, 2 days or 4 days, opt for the family experience that suits you
  • All Family Passes are valid for the day (s) of your choice
  • Access to the stands of holes 1 and 18
  • Access to the spectator village

From 35 €

New: Group Pass
Live a unique experience with friends

  • With the Group Pass 1 day, 2 days or 4 days, opt for the group experience that suits you
  • All Group Passes are valid for the day (s) of your choice
  • Access to the stands of holes 1 and 18
  • Access to the spectator village

From 20 € (when buying 5 seats)

Privilege terrace pass
Take the height

  • Unlimited access to the Privilege Terrace and its breathtaking view of holes 5, 6 and 18
  • Lunch in a lodge and Open bar
  • "Walk with a pro": monitoring of the competition commented by a pro.
  • Appointment with an expert who will decipher for you the news and the highlights of the tournament
  • Welcome gift
  • Access to the Academy, the official practice of the champions
  • Parking and shuttle service

Welcome pack

This year, the collector's backpack for Evian Championship fans is full of surprises.
Official program, fogger, pocket plan, cap clip and many gifts!

10 € per unit

Book your Pass and Welcome Pack on www.evianchampionship.com

Come to the tournament

By plane

  • Geneva Cointrin International Airport 45 km from Evian-les-Bains
  • Annecy-Meythet Airport 80 km from Evian-les-Bains
  • Lyon Airport less than 200 km from Evian-les-Bains

By train

Evian-les-Bains train station 5 mins from golf

Many daily connections by TGV:

  • Paris-Geneva (3:05 am)
  • Paris-Lausanne (3h40)
  • Paris-Evian (4:20)

By car

  • Paris 580 km, by A6 / A40 / N206 / RN5
  • Annecy 85 km, by A41 / N206 / RN5
  • Geneva 45 km, via RN5 or Autoroute de la Suisse (Villeneuve exit 25 km)

Boat

Lausanne-Evian (regular 35-minute shuttles)

Information on crossings: www.cgn.ch

Hosting

Many hotels and short-term rental solutions allow you to stay close to the golf course.

Information: https://www.evian-tourisme.com/hebergements/

To find out more about the Evian Championship: http://www.evianchampionship.com/fr/