Leona Maguire finished strong to secure a top-seven finish as Grace Kim secured the Amundi Evian Championship title in a play-off over Jeeno Thitikul as English amateur Lottie Woad claimed third.
Woad was in contention to win the title as the 21-year-old held the clubhouse lead, but a pair of birdies and an eagle down the stretch moved Kim equal with Thailand's Thitikul – one shot ahead of Woad – to force sudden death.
Maguire carded a final-round 67 to end her tournament on 11-under-par overall, three shots out of the playoff as the Cavan golfer's welcome rturn to form gathers pace.
A fantastic birdie from Kim on the first play-off hole, followed by a brilliant eagle on the second sealed victory in sensational fashion.
Thitikul could have had the victory wrapped up without needing the play-off but missed a birdie putt on the 18th and Kim’s eagle sent the pair back to the tee, tied on 14 under par.
In the play-off, Kim’s second shot was dragged into the penalty area which forced her to take a drop but her next shot from off the green rolled in for a birdie out of nowhere.
Thitikul had the chance of victory snatched again as she set up her own birdie chance from inside 10 feet.
The pair went back to the 18th hole for the third time and Kim found the green with her second shot for another go at the eagle, while Thitikul’s shot from the bunker put her in position for birdie.
However, Kim produced another moment of magic and holed the eagle putt for major glory.
Woad’s third-place finish ensured she earned LPGA membership and became the first player to achieve that through the LPGA Elite Amateur Pathway program.
She will now also enter the Scottish Open and AIG Women’s Open but insists she still does not know if she will turn professional.
Woad told Sky Sports: "It was really fun. I knew starting the day I was only five off and I needed to have a quick start, and I did.
"Probably after the first few holes, when I went four-under, so after that.
"I’m very excited (about the future). It has always been my dream to play on the LPGA and I’m just grateful for the opportunity."
Minjee Lee also eagled the 18th to tie with Woad for third.
