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Grace Kim Claims First LPGA Major with Evian Playoff Triumph

A closing eagle on 18 forced extra holes where a hazard chip-in followed by a second-hole eagle secured her status as the fifth Australian woman to win an LPGA major.

May 30, 2025; Erin, Wisconsin, USA; Grace Kim tees off at the 1st hole during the second round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Trailing by four shots on Sunday, Kim birdied key holes and recorded three eagles in a final-round 67 to finish tied at 14-under.
  • She forced a playoff with a tap-in eagle at the par-5 18th after Jeeno Thitikul missed her birdie chance to win in regulation.
  • Kim chipped in for birdie from a hazard on the first extra hole before sealing victory with an eagle on the second playoff hole.
  • Thai world No. 2 Jeeno Thitikul took runner-up honors, while England’s amateur Lottie Woad and Australia’s Minjee Lee shared third place at 13-under.
  • Kim became the fifth Australian woman to win an LPGA major at the Evian Championship, underscoring the tour’s competitive depth.