Furue of Japan wins Evian Championship for her 1st major, beats Australian Kyriacou by 1 shot
Ayaka Furue of Japan makes a late charge to win the Evian Championship with an eagle on the last hole to clinch her first major title
By AP News
Published - Jul 14, 2024, 11:54 AM ET
Last Updated - Jul 14, 2024, 11:54 AM EDT
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) — Ayaka Furue of Japan made a late charge to win the Evian Championship with an eagle on the last hole to clinch her first major title on Sunday.
The 24-year-old Furue held her nerve with another clinical putt, having made three birdies in the previous four holes to finish on 19 under overall after posting a 6-under 65.
Furue placed one stroke ahead of Australian Stephanie Kyriacou (67), the overnight leader, and two ahead of Thailand’s Patty Tavatanakit — who made a superb 63 to move into contention for her second major.
American Lauren Coughlin (69) finished four shots behind Furue in fourth place.
