The French Golf Federation (ffgolf) and Evian Tournaments Organisation, in partnership with the Ladies European Tour (LET) are proud to announce the arrival of the Ladies Open de France at the Evian Resort, as of 2026.
This new chapter in the history of French golf is set for the long term, with its presence planned on the shores of Lake Geneva for the next five years. The first edition born from this new partnership will be held from 28th to 30th May 2026 under the name Jabra Ladies Open de France, with a prize purse of €450,000.
A world-leading venue for women’s golf
By choosing Evian, the Ladies Open de France take its place at an iconic destination in global golf. The only major to be held in Continental Europe, The Amundi Evian Championship, has played its role in making Evian a world-leading venue in women’s golf, each year hosting the global elite in a setting renowned for its sporting excellence and the high standards of its organisation.
By becoming rooted in this ecosystem, the Ladies Open de France will enhance its appeal with both players and the public, with the support of a site and expertise already recognised at the top level.
Franck Riboud, Chairman of Evian Tournaments Organisation:
“We are delighted to welcome the Ladies Open de France to the Evian Resort, which has been the setting for The Amundi Evian Championship for over 30 years. The legacy and unique status of our Major, the teams’ expertise, the signature and quality of our course and the excellence of our hotel facilities are tools we leverage to reach our ambition, that of increasing the impact of this renowned tournament and securing its longevity. This strong synergy fully strengthens the mission that drives us: expand and showcase women’s golf globally.”
A federation-driven ambition to support women’s golf
Through this development, the ffgolf maintains its commitment to the growth of women’s golf, at all tiers of the sport. The women’s Open de France plays a structural role in showcasing performance pathways, supporting the emergence of young talent and improving the visibility of women’s golf in France.
Pascal Grizot, Chairman of the French Golf Federation:
“The arrival of the Ladies Open de France in Evian represents an important step in the development of women’s golf in France. By joining forces with a world-renowned site, we are strengthening the visibility of our national open and asserting our ambition to support the growth of women’s golf, from grass root through to the top-level.”
