The 2020 Evian Championship will move to August 6-9 following the news that the Tokyo Olympics will be postponed until 2021, the LPGA and Ladies European Tour announced yesterday.
Originally scheduled for July 23-26, the US$4.1 million Major, held in Evian-les-Bains, France, will now take place the week before the Aberdeen Standard Investments Ladies Scottish Open scheduled for August 13-16 in North Berwick, Scotland.
“We greatly appreciate the willingness of Franck Riboud, Jacques Bungert and the team at the Evian Championship to move dates and align with our European swing. This adjustment makes for easier travel for players and assists us as we look to reschedule previously postponed events during a crowded summer and fall timeframe,” said LPGA commissioner Mike Whan.
“Like all our corporate partners, the team at the Evian Championship has always taken great steps to elevate the stage for our athletes. This 2020 schedule shift is yet another example of them supporting our players and our Tours during a very difficult time around the world.”
Current World No 1 Jin Young Ko of Korea won last year’s Evian Championship for her second Major victory of the year and her career.
