​The 2026 Amundi Evian Championship marks the fourth major of the LPGA Tour season on the calendar. Once again, Evian Resort Golf Club in Evian-les-Bains, France, hosts the action as the Amundi Evian Championship returns to its familiar French setting. As the event unfolds, a host of compelling storylines are in play. Will the world No. 1 seal a place in the Hall of Fame with a victory? Can the defending champion defend the Evian title and add another major to her résumé? Golf fans can follow every twist, turn, and highlight on Golfweek, from Thursday’s opening round through the weekend.
The championship features the sport’s top trophies on display, including the Chevron Championship trophy, the Women’s U.S. Open trophy, the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship trophy, and the AIG Women’s Open trophy, all showcased during the 2026 Amundi Evian Championship at Evian Resort Golf Club. Viewers can check the first-round tee times and groupings and stay updated on all leaderboard shifts as the day progresses at Evian-les-Bains, France.
A field of 132 players will compete for a sizable purse of $9.1 million, underscoring the event’s significance in the major season. Last year, Grace Kim produced one of the most dramatic finishes in major championship history. She concluded the round at Evian with an eagle-birdie-eagle sequence on the 18th hole, vaulting into a playoff with world No. 2 Jeenap Thitikul after closing with a 67. Kim’s rally culminated in a playoff victory, marking her second LPGA title, and she became the second straight Australian to win an LPGA major. Her finish included the last four holes in regulation scoring 4-under to force the playoff.
This year’s field carries the potential for a similarly riveting arc. Nelly Korda, coming off a dominant season, could seize a career grand slam and an entry into the LPGA Hall of Fame with a victory in France. The feat of achieving both milestones has not been accomplished by an American since Juli Inkster did so in 1999, highlighting just how historic such a win would be for Korda and for American golf.
Readers can expect continuous updates as the tournament unfolds, with live leaderboards, starting times, and round-by-round progress available throughout the week. This piece originally appeared on Golfweek, providing the 2026 Amundi Evian Championship leaderboard and live updates for the LPGA major, and offers a comprehensive look at the field, the drama, and the looming opportunities for players aiming to etch their names into major history.