Grace Kim scores dramatic victory at Evian Championship!

Grace Kim scores dramatic victory at Evian Championship!

In the drama of the Evian Championship, 24-year-old Australian Grace Kim defeated Jeeno Thitikul in a sensational play-off and not only won the tournament, but also wrote a piece of golf history. “Le Temps reports that Kim finished her final round with an impressive eagle, birdie and another eagle, paving her way into the dramatic play-off.

The tension was palpable until the last minute. Thitikul, who had been leading since the second hole, went for a conservative strategy, but Kim's confident - and memorable - shot on the final hole brought her back into the game. To get into the playoffs, Kim absolutely needed an eagle on the final hole, which she mastered and turned the tide.

Dramatic finale

In the regular round, both players finished with 14 under par (270), which formed the basis for the exciting play-off. Kim showed nerves of steel at the crucial moment, even when she landed in the utmost seriousness - first in the water and then in the rough. But that didn't intimidate the young player; She converted a difficult putt for birdie, while Thitikul had to convert a 2.5 meter putt to stay in the race.

The excitement was enormous in the second playoff hole. Again, Kim's ball landed in the water while Thitikul stayed in the rough. Kim played first and brought her ball to about five meters from the hole. Thitikul had more trouble with her chip, but Kim eventually snatched the win by converting the putt and thrilling the crowd, NBC Sports reported.

A historic moment

With this victory, Grace Kim becomes the 13th different winner of a major tournament in women's golf. She also secured $1.2 million in prize money and celebrated her second LPGA Tour victory - the first was in Hawaii two years ago. This shows not only Kim's remarkable rise, but also the dynamics of women's golf, which is increasingly dominated by Asian players, as noted on Golf Post.

The tournament was part of a prestigious series of events on the LPGA Tour, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. The LPGA Tour, the oldest professional women's sports organization, attracts players from around the world and showcases the growing skill and diversity on the golf courses.

Overall, the Evian Championship was not just an adventure for the two players, but proof of the exciting twists and turns golf has to offer. Grace Kim will now be remembered as a player who, despite initial health problems and motivational crises, achieved her dream and made it to the top.