Celine Boutier wins on home soil as Leona Maguire challenge fades

France's Celine Boutier delighted the home fans by claiming her first major title with a commanding victory in the Amundi Evian Championship.

Boutier carded a final round of 69 at Evian-les-Bains to finish 14 under par and six shots clear of Canada’s Brooke Henderson, with five players sharing third place on seven under.

Leona Maguire finished on one over, in a tie for 42nd place, after a disappointing final round 75. Stephanie Meadow bounced back from a disastrous Friday and Saturday with a final round 69, for a six over total and a tie for 61st.

"Honestly it has been my biggest dream since I started watching golf," Boutier said after becoming the first French winner of the event.

"This tournament has always been very special to me, even just watching as a teenager and just to be able to hold this trophy is pretty unbelievable.

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"I think nothing else matters this year now that I have this trophy. I’m really good for the rest of the year!"

Boutier had never finished better than 29th in six previous appearances in her home major and praised the calming effect of her friends and family during the week.

"I feel they definitely helped me this week to stay grounded and keep my mind off golf away from the golf course," the 29-year-old said.

"It’s really sweet to be able to share it with them and I definitely wouldn’t be here without them."

Boutier, who was showered in champagne by fellow players on the 18th green, took a three-shot lead into the final round and was never in danger of being caught after making three birdies in the first five holes.

"That was pretty unexpected," the Solheim Cup star said.

"I definitely felt like I handled the first few holes really well. I had a good opportunity on one and the putt on