Grace Kim etched her name in LPGA history by winning the 2025 Amundi Evian Championship in a dramatic playoff at Evian Resort Golf Club in France. The 24-year-old Australian outlasted world No. 2 Jeeno Thitikul with an astonishing eagle-birdie-eagle finish, securing her first major title and second career LPGA victory. Kim’s final-round 67, capped by a playoff eagle on the second extra hole, showcased her resilience and skill under pressure.

A Dramatic Comeback

Kim trailed Thitikul by two shots heading into the 18th hole but stunned the field with a 4-hybrid shot from 190 yards that rolled to within two feet for an eagle, forcing a playoff. After chipping in for birdie on the first playoff hole despite a penalty drop, she sealed the win with another eagle on the second playoff hole. This marked the third consecutive first-time major winner at Evian, following Ayaka Furue and Celine Boutier.

Equipment That Powered the Victory

Kim’s triumph was supported by her trusted Cleveland/Srixon equipment, tailored to her aggressive playing style. Her winning bag included:

• Driver: Srixon ZXi – 9° – Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana BB Proto 50R
• Fairway: Srixon ZXi – 15.0˚ – Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana WB 63R (43.125″)
• Utility Wood: Callaway Apex UW 21˚ – Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana BB 60S, Srixon ZXi 22˚
  Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K 70R (40″)
• Irons: Srixon ZXi5 (5i), ZXi7 (6-PW) – Shafts: Aerotech Steel fiber i80R, Soft stepped
• Wedges: Cleveland RTZ (50, 54, 58) Shafts: Nippon NS 950R (35.25″, 35″, 35.875″)
• Putter: Scotty Cameron Squareback Plus
• Ball: Srixon Z-Star Diamond

This equipment setup was instrumental in her hitting critical shots and maintaining composure, leading to her $1.2 million prize from the $8 million purse.

Kim’s victory makes her the fifth Australian woman to win a major, joining Jan Stephenson, Karrie Webb, Hannah Green, and Minjee Lee.