At the 2025 Amundi Evian Championship, held at the Evian Resort Club, the cut line was established at 2 over par following the second round. The top 64 players and those tied advanced to the weekend rounds, while several notable golfers narrowly missed the cut, including Lydia Ko.
Five Prominent Golfers Fail to Advance Past Cut
Lydia Ko started the tournament with a 2-over-par 73 on the first day and followed with a 3-over-par 74 on Friday, finishing at 5 over par, which left her three strokes shy of making the cut. This outcome marks Ko’s second missed cut in a row, despite her standing as the World No. 3 and having only missed two cuts throughout the year.
Maja Stark also struggled on the second day after opening with a 1-over-par 72. Her Friday round featured six bogeys and a double bogey, resulting in a 3-over-par 74 and a total score that missed the cut by two strokes. Stark has now missed five cuts this season despite ranking 8th globally and capturing a win at the recent 2025 U.S. Women’s Open.
Anna Nordqvist, a former Evian champion in 2017, began with a 2-over-par 73 highlighted by four bogeys and two birdies. Her second day saw three bogeys and a double bogey, culminating in a 6-over-par total score. She missed the cut by four strokes and is currently ranked 146th in the world, marking her second straight missed cut this year.
Yealimi Noh faced significant challenges in her first round, posting a 4-over-par 75. Although she rallied with an impressive 1-under-par 70 on Friday, her overall score was not enough to progress, missing the cut by just one stroke. At 23 years old, Noh’s weekend hopes fell short after a determined effort.
Pauline Roussin-Bouchard posted an opening round even-par 71 but faltered under pressure with a 3-over-par 74 in the second round. She missed the cut by one stroke, making this her sixth missed cut of the season despite recently tying for third at the Dow Championship two weeks prior.
Implications for the 2025 LPGA Season and Players’ Form
The 2025 Amundi Evian Championship cut has had a significant impact on several leading figures in women’s golf. Lydia Ko’s consecutive missed cuts and Maja Stark’s struggles underscore the unpredictable nature of major tournaments, even for highly ranked players. Meanwhile, Anna Nordqvist’s performance reflects the challenges faced by past champions trying to regain form.
Yealimi Noh and Pauline Roussin-Bouchard’s missed cuts demonstrate the competitive depth of the LPGA Tour this season, as emerging talent and established players alike battle for consistency. These results will likely affect the confidence and rankings of these golfers as they approach upcoming events in the 2025 schedule.
With the weekend competition now underway for those who made the cut, attention will shift to who can capitalize on this opportunity at the Evian Resort Club, as well as the adjustments missed players will need to make for the remainder of the LPGA Tour season.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Is Lydia Ko religious?
A. Ko’s strong Catholic faith plays a big role in helping her stay balanced. This faith helps her manage stress and see things clearly. Ko mentioned that her faith provides her with belief, peace, calmness, and comfort.
Q. Was Lydia Ko adopted?
A. Later, a family from Memphis, Tennessee, who loved golf, adopted her. She spent her childhood playing golf at a nearby Girls Golf site. Ko, originally from South Korea and raised in New Zealand, could relate to Hollingsworth’s experiences.