Battling Through Doubt, Burnout and a Cold: Australia’s Kim Comes out on Top

Australian golfer Grace Kim admits to having held self-doubt, but never gave up hope in the quest for her first major win.

Australia's Grace Kim plays a shot on the 4th during the final round of the Amundi Evian Championship at Evian Resort Golf Club, in Evian-Les-Bains, eastern France on July 13, 2025. Alex Martin/AFP via Getty Images

Australian golfer Grace Kim may well be the definition of never giving up hope after a stunning win at the Amundi Evian in France.

In a series of moves she still can’t quite explain, Kim worked her way back from four shots behind in a nail-biting final round to claim victory over world number two Jeeno Thitikul on the second play-off hole.