Whats on this week?
Golf fans, get ready for another exciting week of golf with some top-notch events taking place across the globe. While the men's major season has come to an end, the LPGA Tour's European major swing is just starting, and the Senior Open Championship is also on the agenda. Here's a closer look at the golf events happening this week.
Starting from July 27 to July 30, the Amundi Evian Championship is taking place at the Evian Resort Golf Club in Evian-les-Bains, France. This tournament is one of the five majors on the LPGA Tour and features some of the world's best female golfers. The defending champion of the Amundi Evian Championship is Canadian, Brooke Henderson.
The Evian Resort Golf Club is a picturesque venue for this championship, set against the backdrop of the French Alps and overlooking Lake Geneva. The course is a challenging par-71 track that measures 6,523 yards and features undulating fairways, bunkers, and water hazards. The winner of the Amundi Evian Championship will take home a prize money of $1 million (purse $6.5m).
Following the Amundi Evian Championship, the AIG Women's Open will take place at England's Walton Heath in two weeks, starting from August 10 to August 13. This tournament is also one of the five majors on the LPGA Tour and attracts the world's best female golfers.
On the other hand, golf fans who are looking for some senior action can tune in to the Senior Open Championship, which is taking place in Royal Porthcawl, South Wales. The championship started on July 27 and will continue until July 30. This tournament features male players aged 50 or over and is one of the most sought-after titles in the senior game.
The defending champion of the Senior Open Championship is Darren Clarke, who won the event in 2022 at Gleneagles. The tournament will return to Royal Porthcawl for the first time in six years, and this will be the third time the championship is being held at this venue.
Finally, there is the PGAS’s 3M Open who announced Japan's No. 1 ranked Hideki Matsuyama has committed to compete in Minnesota's only PGA TOUR event of the year. Play will begin 27 - 30 July.
So, there you have it, golf fans. This week has a lot to offer with some top-notch events taking place across the globe. Whether you are a fan of women's golf or senior golf, there's something for everyone. So grab your popcorn and get ready to watch some great golfing action.
