🏆 On July 13, 2025, Grace Kim (24, Korean-Australian) captured her first major title at the Amundi Evian Championship in France. The Korean-born Australian defeated world No. 2 Jeeno Thitikul in a dramatic playoff with an eagle, earning $1.2 million in prize money. Grace Kim, daughter of Korean immigrants, became the 5th Australian woman to win a major championship. Meanwhile, world No. 1 Nelly Korda disappointed with a T-43 finish, while British amateur Lottie Woad finished 3rd and secured her LPGA Tour card.

Grace Kim Wins 2025 Evian Championship: Prize Money Breakdown & Final Leaderboard

🏆 Champion: Grace Kim Profile

Personal Information

Name: Grace Kim

Nationality: Australia 🇦🇺

Age: 24 (Born December 13, 2000)

Birthplace: Greenacre, NSW, Australia

Heritage: Korean parents (immigrated 2000)

Golf Career

World Ranking: 99th (pre-tournament)

First Major: 2025 Evian Championship

LPGA Tour Wins: 2

Home Club: Avondale Golf Club

Achievement: 5th Australian woman major champion

⚡ Dramatic Victory Process

Final Round Scorecard

Player	Front 9	Back 9	Total
Grace Kim	-1 (34)	-3 (33)	-4 (67)

🎯 Key Moments:

Dramatic eagle on 18th hole to force playoff (-14 total)
Miracle chip-in birdie on 1st playoff hole after finding hazard
15-foot eagle putt on 2nd playoff hole to seal victory
Final 4 holes played in -4 (birdie-birdie-eagle-eagle)

💰 Final Leaderboard & Prize Money Breakdown

Total Prize Purse

$8,000,000

Same as 2024 prize money

Position	Player	Country	Score	Prize Money
1st 🏆	Grace Kim	🇦🇺 Australia	-14	$1,200,000
2nd 🥈	Jeeno Thitikul	🇹🇭 Thailand	-14	$722,002
T-3rd	Lottie Woad (a) 🔰	🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England	-13	Amateur ($0)
T-3rd	Minjee Lee	🇦🇺 Australia	-13	$523,761
T-5th	Angel Yin	🇺🇸 USA	-12	$365,644
T-5th	Andrea Lee	🇺🇸 USA	-12	$365,644
T-7th	Ariya Jutanugarn	🇹🇭 Thailand	-11	$245,081
T-7th	Leona Maguire	🇮🇪 Ireland	-11	$245,081
T-9th	Gaby Lopez	🇲🇽 Mexico	-10	$185,790
T-9th	Gabriela Ruffels	🇦🇺 Australia	-10	$185,790
T-11th	Emily K. Pedersen	🇩🇰 Denmark	-9	$148,891
T-11th	Rio Takeda	🇯🇵 Japan	-9	$148,891
T-11th	Jennifer Kupcho	🇺🇸 USA	-9	$148,891

🇺🇸 USA Players Performance

Position	Player	Score	Prize Money
T-5th 🏅	Angel Yin	-12	$365,644
T-5th 🏅	Andrea Lee	-12	$365,644
T-11th	Jennifer Kupcho	-9	$148,891
T-21st	Megan Khang	-6	$81,600
T-35th	Rose Zhang	-3	$50,597
T-43rd	Nelly Korda ⭐	-1	$34,390
T-43rd	Auston Kim	-1	$34,390
T-49th	Allisen Corpuz	E	$27,049
T-49th	Sarah Schmelzel	E	$27,049

💼 USA Players Total Earnings

Total: $1,134,654 (9 players)

World No. 1 Nelly Korda disappoints with T-43 finish

🏆 View Official LPGA Results

🌍 Players Performance

Position	Player	Country	Score	Prize Money
1st 🏆	Grace Kim	🇦🇺 Australia	-14	$1,200,000
T-3rd 🥉	Lottie Woad (a) 🔰	🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England	-13	Amateur ($0)
T-3rd 🥉	Minjee Lee	🇦🇺 Australia	-13	$523,761
T-7th	Leona Maguire	🇮🇪 Ireland	-11	$245,081
T-9th	Gabriela Ruffels	🇦🇺 Australia	-10	$185,790
T-14th	Stephanie Kyriacou	🇦🇺 Australia	-8	$112,525
T-14th	Cara Gainer	🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England	-8	$112,525
T-31st	Brooke Henderson	🇨🇦 Canada	-4	$58,502

🌟 Notable Achievements

Lottie Woad: Amateur finishes 3rd, earns LPGA Tour status
Australian dominance: 4 players in top 10
Grace Kim: 5th Australian woman to win a major

🎯 Grace Kim's Winner Benefits & Privileges

💰 Financial Benefits

Winner's check: $1,200,000
CME Globe points: 650 points
FedEx Cup points accumulation
Sponsorship bonuses & new contract opportunities
Increased endorsement income potential

🏆 Tournament Exemptions

5-year exemption into all majors
Full LPGA Tour exemption 2025-2026
Automatic entry to AIG Women's Open
CME Group Tour Championship qualification
Solheim Cup team consideration

⭐ Honor & Records

5th Australian woman major champion
2025 LPGA Tour winner's Hall of Fame
Permanent Evian Championship trophy
Rolex ANNIKA Major Award points
Forever etched in golf history

🎪 Additional Perks

Lifetime access to Evian Resort
Global media interviews & appearances
Golf clinic & event invitations
Enhanced equipment sponsorship deals
Next-generation golfer mentoring opportunities

🌟 Career-Defining Moment

Grace Kim's Evian Championship victory is more than just a tournament win – it's a life-changing moment that elevates her to the elite tier of world golf. She now stands alongside the greatest players in women's golf history.

📊 Tournament Key Statistics

Tournament Dates

July 10-13, 2025

Venue

Evian Resort Golf Club

Made Cut

73 players

Winning Score

-14 under par

🏅 Major Records & Historical Significance

Grace Kim Records

First major championship victory
5th Australian woman to win a major
3rd consecutive first-time major winner at Evian
Won from 99th world ranking
First Korean-Australian major champion

Tournament Records

18th different winner on 2025 LPGA Tour
No repeat winners in 2025 season
Lottie Woad: Amateur T-3rd finish
Dramatic playoff finish
$8M prize purse (same as 2024)

🏆 View Official LPGA Results

✨ Conclusion

Grace Kim's 2025 Amundi Evian Championship victory holds special significance as a Korean-Australian golfer. Her triumph representing Australia while honoring her Korean heritage showcases the global diversity and international competitiveness in modern golf. Among American players, Angel Yin and Andrea Lee achieved the best results with their T-5th finishes.

The dramatic eagle on the 18th hole and the perfect playoff finish will be remembered as one of golf's greatest moments. While world No. 1 Nelly Korda disappointed with her T-43 finish, British amateur Lottie Woad's 3rd place finish and LPGA Tour qualification created one of many surprises in this memorable championship. With $1.2 million in prize money, a new star was born.

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Grace Kim Wins 2025 Evian Championship : Prize Money Breakdown & Final Leaderboard

Grace Kim Wins 2025 Evian Championship: Prize Money Breakdown & Final Leaderboard