Rich news for the Evian Championship, one of the 5 Majors in world women's golf, which announces its return in July 2019 to the heart of a thrilling "Europe Swing" for world women's golf as well as an increase in its endowment in 2018 and 2019, to reach the record endowment of $ 4,1M next year.

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Change of dates for 2019

The management of the Evian Championship confirms the great return of the Major in summer, from July 25 to 28, 2019, on the course of the Evian Resort Golf Club, the tournament still taking place in September this year, from 13 to 16, for its 25th edition.

“This change in calendar echoes our desire to prioritize sporting performance at the heart of our Majors over and over again and to share with all our audiences a unique experience” says Franck Riboud, President of the Evian Championship. “The stakes for the Evian Championship are multiple. Join the dynamic of a summer “Europe Swing” with the presence in Europe of the best female players in the world. Benefit from the wider amplitudes of summer days for greater flexibility in the management of sports competition. Finally rediscover the summer atmosphere of the tournament, in the heart of a particularly beautiful nature, ideal for players and spectators of course, but also for partners and their guests with an optimized public relations platform within the Evian Resort ". A decision that offers good prospects for all the players and spectators of the Evian Championship, which is already planning a great and beautiful golf party to celebrate its 25 years.

Increase in endowment

In its quest for constant evolution, and under the impetus of its loyal and ever more committed Sponsors' Club, the Evian Championship is increasing its Prize Money over the next two years. A first increase of $ 200 in 000, and a second of $ 2018 in 250, will reach a record endowment of $ 000M.

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. "Since its creation as a women's golf event, Evian has pushed the limits to build a golf tournament like no other" says Mike Whan, Commissioner of the LPGA. “Evian has built its own traditions, without trying to copy others. Very few global brands engage with women in an important sporting relationship, with the desire to push the boundaries to reach a certain level of financial investment. We are fortunate to have Evian with its innovative long-term vision. He is a partner who truly creates something historic for the world of women's golf. "