
Inbee Park —
The current world No. 1 and seven-time major champion is the woman to beat at the Evian Championship. The South Korean has won two majors this season, including the British Open last month.

Lydia Ko —
Lydia Ko is yet to win a major title but finished second to Park at the British Open. Still just 18, she remains the youngest winner on the LPGA Tour, taking the Canadian Open title aged 15.

Stacy Lewis —
American Stacy Lewis is ranked third in the world and is a two-time major champion. She's the highest ranked of the 20 Solheim Cup players who will be featuring in France ahead of the team showdown between the United States and Europe on September 18.

So Yeon Ryu —
South Korea's 2011 U.S. Open champion So Yeon Ryu is ranked fourth in the world and was rookie of the year in 2012.

Hyo-Joo Kim —
World No. 5 Hyo-Joo Kim is the defending champion after beating veteran Australia Karrie Webb to the title last year. The 20-year-old South Korean will have to be at her best to retain her crown.

Suzann Pettersen —
Norwegian Suzann Pettersen won the 2013 Evian Championship -- the first year it had been elevated to major status. A veteran of seven Solheim Cup campaigns, the 34-year-old is ranked sixth in the world.

Lexi Thompson —
American Lexi Thompson is a definite contender to win her second major in France. A golfing prodigy, she qualified for the U.S. Open at just 12 and turned pro at 15.

Shanshan Feng —
China's Shanshan Feng won the PGA Championship in 2012, becoming the first Chinese woman to secure a major title. She is currently world No. 8.

In Gee Chun —
In Gee Chun's big breakthrough came at this year's U.S. Open. The South Korean won by one shot from compatriot Amy Yang and Stacy Lewis.

Anna Nordqvist —
Sweden's Anna Nordqvist won her sole major at the 2009 PGA Championship. She has seven titles to her name across the LPGA and European Tours. She is ranked 10th in the world.