Slowing Down, Speeding Up: A Hypegolf Weekend in Évian
This year, we traveled to the tournament with Porsche to explore their role as a mobility partner and presence on the ground. The course itself is carved into a hillside, with much of the action clustered near the clubhouse. It made for a walkable, almost festival-like layout on holes 15 through 18, where crowds bounced between tee boxes and greens. On the 16th Porsche hosted a hole-in-one challenge, putting aTaycan Turbo Sin play for both pros and amateurs competing in the pro-am. It added just a little more pressure to an already pivotal stretch.
Between rounds, we made our way to the Porsche Public Village, where the brand had brought out the 911 Spirit 70. The entire activation carried the iconic Pasha pattern—a checkerboard motif from the 70s—from the car to the signage to the espresso bar where fans queued up for complimentary drinks between swings. It struck the right balance of premium on one hand, and accessible on the other.
On Saturday evening, we had the chance to test drive theMacan4S through alpine roads above town. Winding switchbacks, panoramic views and golden hour light against the hillside made for yet another highlight in a weekend full of them.
Back on the course, Sunday brought real drama. Lottie Woad made history, shooting the lowest final round ever by an amateur at the Amundi Evian Championship. But it was Grace Kim who held on, battling through a playoff to secure her first career major title.
From morning lake views to sunset finishes, Porsche found a way to match the rhythm of the week. Precise when it mattered and easygoing when it didn't. That's a rare gear to have. If you're interested in learning more about the 911 Spirit 70, you can head over to Porsche'swebsite.
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