Ayaka Furue Wins First Major at Evian Championship

Ayaka Furue of Japan secured her first major victory at the Evian Championship with an eagle on the final hole, finishing at 19 under par and one shot ahead of Australian Stephanie Kyriacou. Patty Tavatanakit's superb 8-under 63 placed her in contention for her second major. Furue's win was marked by a strong finish with three birdies before the eagle, showing her confidence and momentum. The tournament saw notable performances, with Kyriacou securing her best result and Tavatanakit finishing in third place. Furue's win came after a suspended round due to dangerous weather conditions, where she had built a significant lead with six birdies. Leona Maguire and Stephanie Meadow did not make the cut in the tournament.