Amundi Evian adds $1.1 million to major championship purse for 2026
Evian's purse has more than doubled since 2021 after getting an increase of $1.1 million to $9.1 million for 2026.
For the second time this week, an LPGA major has sweetened the pot. Two days after the AIG Women's British Open announced its purse was moving to $10 million, the Amundi Evian Championship announced a $1. 1 million increase to $9.
1 million for 2026. Evian's purse has more than doubled since 2021. "Backed by the strong support of its Sponsors Club led by Amundi, Evian, Danone and Rolex, and further strengthened by the arrival of Hyosung, the tournament has decided, at the start of 2026, the raise its prize money for its 32nd edition," the tournament announced.
This 2026 Amundi Evian takes place July 9-12 at Evian Resort Golf Course on the shores of Lake Geneva in Evian-les-Bains, France. It's the fourth of five majors on the LPGA calendar. Australia's Grace Kim won the 2025 edition in a riveting playoff over then No.
1 Jeeno Thitikul. Last week, Chevron increased its purse by $1 million to $9 million. The U.