Amundi Evian Championship

Rolex and The Amundi Evian Championship

Rolex is Partner and Official Timekeeper of golf’s only Major to be staged in continental Europe. The Amundi Evian Championship is played every July at the Evian Resort Golf Club in Évian-les-Bains, France. This demanding course is nestled between the pristine shores of Lake Geneva and the snow-capped Alps. Created in 1994, this women’s tournament was elevated to Major status in 2013.

Published on July 4, 2024

A Major event

Every July, the world’s best women golfers meet in Évian-les-Bains, France for the Amundi Evian Championship. While the home course for this championship is breathtakingly beautiful, the event itself is no walk in the park. This championship pushes each golfer to their best of their abilities, where only the most skilled and precise golfers will emerge victorious. Since 2000, Rolex has been a partner and the Official Timepiece of the Amundi Evian Championship. Both Rolex and this prestigious championship celebrate the harmonious combination of beauty in motion and meticulous precision. Embrace the timeless beauty and innovation of Rolex watches today at Hing Wa Lee Jewelers at either our San Gabriel or Walnut, California jewelry store.

Since its first edition 30 years ago, The Amundi Evian Championship has grown exponentially to become an unmissable date in the golfing calendar. It is the only Major tournament to be played in continental Europe. Over time, the event has become a meeting point for the greatest women golfers in the world, pitted against each other in unforgettable duels that are etched into the discipline’s glorious history. Rolex Testimonees have excelled at the tournament, with victories for Annika Sörenstam (2000, 2002), Suzann Pettersen (2013), Lydia Ko (2015), Anna Nordqvist (2017) and Brooke Henderson (2022).

At the top of their game

The Amundi Evian Championship is contested annually on The Champions Course at Évian-les-Bains. The layout, which was completely redesigned in the late 1980s by architect Cabell B. Robinson, presents a number of difficulties that severely test the golfers’ skills. Situated between lake and mountain, the course offers a breathtaking panorama, where the beauty of the surroundings is matched by the demanding nature of the course and the precision required for each shot. “Playing Evian” has become a common expression, such is the enormity of the challenge.

“Women’s golf has always been a second thought in a lot of companies’ minds, but not in Rolex’s mind. They’ve been there from the beginning and supported the game at different levels.”

Annika Sörenstam

“Evian is really a very special place for me, and this goes beyond the fact that I won my first Major here at 17.”

Lydia Ko

Rolex, Partner of women’s golf

Partner and Official Timekeeper of The Amundi Evian Championship since 2000, Rolex is associated with all the women’s Majors – The Chevron Championship, the U.S. Women’s Open, the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, the AIG Women’s Open – as well as the discipline’s main tours, namely the LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association) Tour and the LET (Ladies European Tour). The brand also partners the ANWA (Augusta National Women’s Amateur), the biggest tournament on the women’s amateur golf circuit. Through a series of awards, notably the Rolex Player of the Year, Rolex ANNIKA Major Award, Rolex Junior Player of the Year and Louise Suggs Rolex Rookie of the Year, the Swiss watchmaker promotes and celebrates the excellence of a women’s sport in perpetual evolution.

Rolex and golf, a foundation of shared values

Golf is more than a sport. It embodies values that make it an experience unlike any other. Precision, integrity, humility and respect. These are qualities also deeply rooted in Rolex’s identity. It is for this reason that, for almost 60 years, Rolex has supported golf. This long-standing commitment was initiated in 1967 with legendary champion Arnold Palmer, who was joined by Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player, known as The Big Three. It now extends to the leading institutions and events as well as the sport’s top players and younger talent.

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For nearly 25 years, the Amundi Evian Championship has partnered with Rolex to celebrate the skill, grace, and athleticism of the world’s foremost women golfers. Discover the prestige of Rolex timepieces for yourself at Hing Wa Lee Jewelers. As an Official Rolex Jeweler, our staff are uniquely qualified to help you find the perfect Rolex watch for your lifestyle, and ensure that it retains its form, beauty, and function for years to come. Visit our exquisite showrooms in Walnut and San Gabriel, California and experience the beauty and precision of these stunning timepieces today.