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2025 Amundi Evian Championship – women’s golf major 

The Amundi Evian Championship, one of the five women’s golf majors, will take place from 10-13 July 2025 at the stunning Evian Resort Golf Club in Evian-les-Bains, France. Since its elevation to major status in 2013, the Amundi Evian Championship has become a highlight of the LPGA Tour, attracting the world’s best players. Known for its competitive field, the championship offers a challenging yet picturesque setting that demands precision, creativity, and resilience. The tournament's rich history and commitment to excellence have made it one of the most anticipated events on the women’s golf calendar.  Nestled between the French Alps and Lake Geneva, the Evian Resort Golf Club is celebrated for its unique blend of beauty and difficulty. The par-71 course spans rolling fairways, undul...
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2025 US Women’s Open – women’s golf major

The US Women's Open presented by Ally, the second of five women’s golf majors in 2025, will take place from 29 May to 1 June 2025 at Erin Hills in Wisconsin, United States. Known for its challenging terrain and breathtaking vistas, Erin Hills will provide the perfect stage for the world’s top female golfers to compete for this historic title.  The oldest of the LPGA’s major championships, the US Women’s Open dates back to 1946. As the premier event of the season, it brings together an elite field of competitors, including past champions, rising stars, and global icons, all aiming to claim the title and the coveted Harton S. Semple Trophy.  Located in the picturesque countryside of Wisconsin, Erin Hills is a masterpiece of golf course architecture. Known for hosting the 2017 US Open, ...
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KPMG Women’s PGA Championship – women’s golf major 

The KPMG Women's PGA Championship, one of the five women’s golf majors of the year, will take place from 19-22 June 2025 at Fields Ranch East at PGA Frisco in Frisco, Texas, United States.  Since its inception in 1955, the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship has become a cornerstone of the LPGA Tour, blending fierce competition with a commitment to empowering women in sports and leadership. The event consistently attracts the best players in the world, including top-ranked professionals, past champions, and rising stars.  The 2025 championship marks the debut of Fields Ranch East, part of the state-of-the-art PGA Frisco campus, as a major championship venue. Designed by renowned architect Gil Hanse, the course is celebrated for its modern design and strategic challenges. Its wide fairways,...
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2025 Chevron Championship – women’s golf major

The Chevron Championship, the first of five women’s golf majors in 2025, will take place from 24-27 April 2025 at The Club at Carlton Woods in The Woodlands, Texas, United States. Nelly Korda comes into the tournament as defending champion following her victory in 2024.  As the first major of the LPGA season, the event will set the stage for an exciting year in women’s golf, showcasing the sport’s finest talent on a world-class course. Formerly known as the ANA Inspiration, the Chevron Championship has a rich history dating back to 1972. Its tradition of crowning champions who go on to shape the game makes it a cornerstone of the LPGA Tour. The tournament’s iconic legacy is now paired with the challenge and beauty of The Club at Carlton Woods, which debuted as the event’s host in 2023. ...
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Watching the Lionesses win at Wembley: ‘the best atmosphere I’ve ever experienced’
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Watching the Lionesses win at Wembley: ‘the best atmosphere I’ve ever experienced’

In this blog post, Sports Tourism Media co-editor Mike Starling looks back on a glorious day out at Wembley Stadium for the Uefa Women’s Euro final between England and Germany... Just before she scored her winning goal, England hero Chloe Kelly looked towards us in the stands and urged the fans to roar the Lionesses on for the last minutes of the Uefa Women’s Euro final.  There was 110 minutes on the clock and seconds later Lauren Hemp swung in a corner which, after a goalmouth scramble, found Kelly who toe poked the ball home from close range. It may have been scrappy, but like Geoff Hurst’s hat-trick strike in 1966 and Gazza’s stunner against Scotland in 1996, Kelly’s Wembley goal is one that will go down in English football folklore. The forward’s now-iconic “taking-her-s...
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