Grace Kim's chip-in at Evian commemorated with plaque
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 3:40 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Grace Kim's playoff chip-in at the 2025 Amundi Evian Championship is now commemorated with a plaque on the 18th hole of Evian Resort Golf Club. Kim, the defending champion, reflected on the moment, stating it feels legendary. Her remarkable shot involved chipping in after a penalty drop during the final playoff hole, leading to her first major victory. Kim returns to Evian ahead of the 2026 championship, scheduled to start July 9, where she will compete with Ayaka Furue and Celine Boutier.
- •Grace Kim's shot is now commemorated at Evian Resort Golf Club.
- •She won her first major at the 2025 Evian Championship.
- •The 2026 Amundi Evian Championship begins July 9.
- •Kim reflected on the surreal nature of her return.
- •She competes with Furue and Boutier in the first round.
- 3:40 PMYahoo Sports — Grace Kim's improbable playoff chip-in commemorated at Evian
"It would be nearly impossible to recreate the drama of last year's Amundi Evian Championship. Even defending champ Grace Kim agrees. Sometimes all you can do is commemorate and remember magical moments like she created on the course.
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