Evian Championship honors Grace Kim's playoff achievement with plaque
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
The Evian Championship unveiled a plaque honoring Grace Kim on July 7, 2026, at Evian-les-Bains, France. This commemorates her iconic shot during the 2025 Amundi Evian Championship, where she holed out for birdie on the par-5 18th to extend a playoff. Kim expressed gratitude for the recognition and detailed how winning the championship at age 24 has positively impacted her career and confidence. The plaque serves as a symbol of her memorable performance, which included a remarkable recovery shot to remain competitive in the playoff.
- •Grace Kim won the 2025 Amundi Evian Championship.
- •The plaque honors her playoff birdie on the par-5 18th hole.
- •Kim described the plaque as a cherished acknowledgment of her achievement.
- •Winning the major has enhanced Kim's confidence and career flexibility.
- •The unveiling took place during the 2026 Evian Championship event.
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Evian Championship hangs plaque to commemorate Grace Kim's legendary shot in 2025
"The young Aussie saw the plaque for the first time on Tuesday in Evian-les-Bains, France.
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