Celine Boutier confessed that she played “mind games” on herself after her third round of the Amundi Evian 2023 tournament. She was trying to pretend it was just another event, like the many other events she has participated in since she became an LPGA rookie.
Boutier, who spoke on Saturday, said: “I was half-joking but I think that the fact my family is here with me and we’re in a house 15 to 20 minutes away helps me get my mind off of golf and the tourney.” “I think that has helped me relax and not worry about golf,” Boutier said on Saturday.
This was not an ordinary event. Boutier’s performance was extraordinary — something that her fellow countrymen will never forget.
The native of Clamart in France won her first major title on home soil by a large margin at the Amundi Evian Championship 2023. Boutier, surrounded by a roaring crowd at Evian Resort Golf Club and cheered on by fans, finished the tournament with 14 under par, resulting in a six stroke victory over Brooke Henderson, who was runner-up.
Boutier, who had a three stroke lead going into the final round of the tournament, came out firing on Sunday. She birdied three of the five first holes, and ran away from the rest of the field. Boutier, whose win at Evian was a dream come true all week, also brought three Ladies European Tour victories and the French Open 2021 to the week.
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This was the culmination of a career that had already been impressive. The magnitude of this victory was felt by fans, organizers, and local media. It brought French golf to the forefront.
Boutier, who holed out a par-putting on the 18th green, said: “Honestly it’s been my biggest fantasy ever since I began watching golf.” This tournament was always very special to Boutier, even as a teenager. To be able hold the trophy is pretty incredible.
Boutier said that she was very excited to have this title.
She said, “I don’t think anything else matters now that this trophy is mine.” “I’m good for the remainder of the year.”
Celine Boutier, France, watches the final round of the Amundi Evian Championship, which will be held at the Evian Resort Golf Club in Evian-les-Bains on July 30, 2023. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images).
Henderson appeared to be making a charge on the front-nine, using birdies at the fourth and nineth holes to reach 9 under. However, a bogey at No. Her charge seemed to be slowed down by the 12th hole. She finished the tournament at 8 under par and the day at 1 under par.
This Canadian has had a lot of success in this event. He has six top-25 finishes but has not yet won the title.
I love it when I come to France. The people and the atmosphere are incredible. Henderson said, “This course is beautiful and fun to play.” “I think we’ve got a great strategy now, which is exciting. After winning last year, I think that T2 is amazing this year. I’m very proud of it. Celine was amazing. I’m really happy for her.
Nelly Korda shot a 64 in the first round but a 72 in the last to finish at 5 under. This put her on a tie for ninth place with Rose Zhang and Atthaya Thtikul. Megan Khang, Su Ji Kim, and Megan Khang also tied.
