2023 Amundi Evian Championship: Power Rankings, Defending Champion, Prize Money, and Major Details

The Amundi Evian Championship is all set to take place from 27th to the 30th of July, 2023 at the Evian Resort Golf Club. Co-sanctioned by the LPGA and LET, it is the only major tournament in continental Europe. One of the highly anticipated majors in women’s golf, 132 players have confirmed to participate in the tournament this year which boasts an impressive prize purse of $6.5 million and a $1 million winner’s cut.

Many a golfer has set their eyes on the title, and they will look to make the most of this opportunity to engrave their names in the annals of history. Let us now take a look at some of this year’s favorite picks as well as other important details.

Top picks for the 2023 Amundi Evian Championship

The golfing world is already on the edge of their seats, look to back their favourite golfer at the event. Moreover, they are in anticipation to watch the famous rivalries, plays and tactics employed by the players to claim the championship.

But as is the case in every tournament, there are favorites to win this year as well. Let us take a look at the list of these players:

1. Brooke Henderson – Currently placed at No.12 in the Rolex rankings, Canadian Brooke Henderson won the previous year’s Championship and also the KPMG Women’s Championship in 2016. She will be eager to show her expertise this year on the field to go on and claim the title again.
2. Jin Young Ko – The South Korean mastermind is currently placed at No.1 in the Rolex rankings. With 2 LPGA Tour wins this year, Jin Young Ko is high on confidence as the two-time major winner looks to win her third this week.
3. Nelly Korda – The American pro golfer, ranked currently at No.2, won the Aramco Team Series held at London. Moreover, Korda finished T3 in the 2023 Chevron Championship settling for a score of 9 under-par 279. She is one of the most sought-after golfers for sure.
4. Lydia Ko – The New Zealand pro golfer, ranked at No.3, is known for his consistency. Lydia Ko‘s previous major wins came in 2015 at The Evian Championship and in 2016 at the Chevron Championship. The two-time major winner is, undoubtedly, one of the favorites to win the tournament this year.
5. Rose Zhang – The American golfer, although ranked at No. 34, is a strong contender for the championship. Her win at the 2023 Mizuho Americas Open along with a top 10 finish at the 2023 KPMG Women’s Championship at T8 and the US Women’s Open at T9 make her a strong contestant for the title.

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The Evian Resort Golf Club: A test for the players  

The Evian Resort Golf Club in France boasts itself as a strategic course where the players are faced with ‘real challenges’ while the audience can enjoy the game inside the ‘eye of the storm’. The fourth major of the year, the championship will see 18-hole action every day at the course with a weekend cut after the first two rounds. The top 70 and tied players will qualify to play at the weekend. A scenic beauty in itself, the course will be a rewarding one to players who can swing their clubs with much accuracy. One can expect a lot of drama as the players try to duke it out on the challenging course.

The hype for the event is reaching its peak. Who do you think will win the Amundi Evian Championship? Drop your comments below.

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