Amundi Evian adds $1.1 million to major championship purse for 2026
The Amundi Evian Championship has increased its prize purse by $1.1 million for the 2026 tournament, bringing the total to $9.1 million. This marks the second LPGA major to raise its purse within a week, following the AIG Women's British Open's increase to $10 million. The event, held at Evian Resort Golf Course in France, has more than doubled its prize money since 2021.
- ▪The Amundi Evian Championship's purse will be $9.1 million in 2026, up $1.1 million from previous levels.
- ▪The increase is supported by the tournament's Sponsors Club, including Amundi, Evian, Danone, Rolex, and new sponsor Hyosung.
- ▪The 2026 championship will take place from July 9 to 12 at the Evian Resort Golf Course in Evian-les-Bains, France.
- ▪Australia's Grace Kim won the 2025 Amundi Evian Championship in a playoff over Jeeno Thitikul.
- ▪The Evian purse has more than doubled since 2021, reflecting broader trends of increased investment in women's golf.
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