Germany’s Helen Briem delivered a commanding performance at the 2026 Jabra Ladies Open de France, cruising to a seven-shot victory at Evian Resort Golf Club to claim her second Ladies European Tour (LET) title.

The 20-year-old entered the final round with a three-shot lead and never looked under serious threat, producing a composed display to finish at 12-under-par, the largest winning margin recorded on the LET this season.

Briem in Complete Control at Evian

Briem began the final round steadily, opening with six consecutive pars before making her first birdie of the day at the seventh hole. She then took full control of the tournament with a decisive run of birdies, carding four gains between holes 11 and 14 to pull away from the field.

The victory marks Briem’s second LET title following her breakthrough success at the 2024 La Sella Open and confirms her status as one of Europe’s brightest young stars.

“It’s been a long time coming,” said Briem. “I’ve had a few chances since my first win, but couldn’t quite get over the line. To win here at Evian is really special. It’s an incredible venue and I’ve had a fantastic week.”

Despite her growing lead throughout the final round, Briem remained focused solely on her own game.

“I honestly didn’t know exactly where I stood. I was just trying to keep making birdies and giving myself opportunities. Once I birdied 11, 12 and 14, things became a lot more comfortable.”

Major Championship Spot Secured

Along with the winner’s trophy, Briem secured a coveted place in the 2026 Amundi Evian Championship, one of the five major championships in women’s golf.

“Playing majors is always a special experience,” she said. “Of course, qualifying for Evian was in the back of my mind, but I knew there would be other opportunities if I didn’t manage it this week. That helped me stay relaxed.”

The German also praised her father Jochen, who once again served as her caddie during the victory.

“We’re learning and growing together. Having my dad on the bag and sharing these experiences around the world is something very special. I’m incredibly grateful for his support.”

Trio Share Runner-Up Finish

Three players finished tied for second place on five-under-par: Singapore’s Shannon Tan, Wales’ Lydia Hall and Ireland’s Sara Byrne.

Tan, runner-up at this event in 2025, closed with a two-under-par 69 and reflected on another strong performance despite missed opportunities on the greens.

“I left a few shots out there this week, especially with some short putts. The positive is that my mid-range putting has improved significantly and I’m seeing progress in my overall game.”

For Hall, the result marked her best finish of the 2026 LET season and a particularly satisfying performance on a course that has challenged her throughout her career.

“This golf course has tested me mentally for years,” Hall admitted. “The biggest achievement this week was staying patient, accepting the bad breaks and trusting my game. I’m proud of how I handled myself.”

Byrne also celebrated her best-ever LET result after securing a share of second place.

“It’s my highest finish on the LET and my first time playing in the final group. I created plenty of chances today and I’m really proud of how I managed the pressure.”

Strong Performances Across the Field

French players Lois Lau and amateur Alice Kong led the home challenge, finishing tied fifth alongside India’s Avani Prashanth and Norway’s Dorthea Forbrigd.

A further seven players shared 10th place on three-under-par, including Germany’s Alexandra Försterling, England’s Hannah Screen, Sweden’s Kajsa Arwefjäll, Australia’s Stephanie Bunque, Japan’s Ayako Uehara, France’s Ariane Klotz and India’s Diksha Dagar.

One of the highlights of the final round came from Spain’s Blanca Fernández, who recorded a spectacular hole-in-one at the par-3 16th hole with a 9-iron from 136 metres.

LET Order of Merit Update

Briem’s victory propels her from 75th to 12th in the Ladies European Tour Order of Merit standings, where she now has 600.25 points.

South Africa’s Casandra Alexander continues to lead the rankings with 1,777.65 points, ahead of France’s Agathe Laisne and Australia’s Kelsey Bennett.

Next Stop: Dutch Ladies Open

The Ladies European Tour now takes a two-week break before returning for the Dutch Ladies Open, scheduled for June 19–21 at Goyer Golf & Country Club in the Netherlands.

With her second LET title secured and a major championship appearance guaranteed, Helen Briem heads into the summer as one of the most exciting young players on the European circuit.