Thriston Lawrence Wins Second European Masters Title in Switzerland

Thriston Lawrence of South Africa overcame a challenging start with three consecutive bogeys to win the Omega European Masters in Crans-Montana for the second time in four years, finishing at 22-under par. Despite a late surge from Rasmus Hojgaard, who shot a tournament-low eight-under 62 in the final round, Lawrence secured victory by two shots after key birdies on the 12th and 14th holes. Defending champion Matt Wallace, along with Hojgaard and Sami Valimaki, tied for second place, while Matt Fitzpatrick finished fifth and remains a strong candidate for a Ryder Cup captain’s pick. Lawrence attributed his success to confident putting, especially after introducing a new putter, and steadied his game with an eagle on the sixth hole during the final round. The tournament faced weather disruptions, including fog delays that affected the schedule and forced play suspensions, but Lawrence maintained his lead through the interruptions. His victory marks his fifth European Tour title, reinforcing his status as a top contender leading up to the Ryder Cup.