Rising UK star Matthew Fitzpatrick won the Omega European Masters Sunday on the third hole of playoff against Scott Hend Playing No. 18 on a series of sudden-death playoffs, Hend watched as Hend struggled to a bogey on the third extra hole to take the fourth European Tour title of his career. Down four … Continue reading Matthew Fitzpatrick Rallies to Win Omega
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Australia’s Scott Hend Leads Omega Masters Through 36
Australia's Scott Hend was even better on Friday than he had been on Thursday and thus has a 1-stroke lead at the Omega European Masters in Switzerland. Hend followed up Thursday's 64 with a blistering 63 to reach 13-under. That gives him a 1-stroke lead over South Africa's Darren Fichardt, who shot a 63 of … Continue reading Australia’s Scott Hend Leads Omega Masters Through 36
Ageless Jimenez Tied for Lead at Omega European Masters
Migel Angel Jimenez is trying to write another chapter in his already remarkable career. The 53-year-old is tied for the lead at the Omega European Masters in Switzerland after a round. He, Scott Hend and Tyrrell Hatton all fired 6-under 64s at Crans-sur-Sierre Golf Course on Thursday. Three years ago, Jimenez set a record when … Continue reading Ageless Jimenez Tied for Lead at Omega European Masters
Alexn Noren Takes Omega Masters in Playoff
Sweden's Alex Noren ended his playoff with Australia's Scott Hend in a hurry on Sunday, firing a birdie to win the Omega European Masters by a stroke. Hend entered Sunday leading the tournament by a stroke, but Noren's blistering 65 on Sunday gave him the victory. It was his second time winning the event. His … Continue reading Alexn Noren Takes Omega Masters in Playoff
Willett Scores Omega Title With -17
There was only one way that England's Danny Willett could absolutely assure himself the Omega Masters title on Sunday in a thick field of contenders: Don't make any mistakes. That's exactly what the 27-year-old did in picking up his second win of the year on the European Tour, shooting his first bogey-free round of the … Continue reading Willett Scores Omega Title With -17
Two Brits Tied Atop Omega Leaderboard
Before Jordan Spieth became Jordan Spieth, Matthew Fitzpatrick had the pedigree to become the next big thing in golf, the challenger to Rory McIlroy. While Spieth has been winning Majors across the pond, Fitzpatrick, who won't turn 21 until September 1, has steadily put together a solid sophomore season, with three Top 10 finishes this … Continue reading Two Brits Tied Atop Omega Leaderboard
Willett Breaks Record at Suspended Omega Masters
England's Danny Willett set a new course record through 36 holes, 13-under thanks to a second-round 62 to lead the suspended Omega European Masters by a stroke. About 35 of the field of 156 players are yet to complete their second rounds because of a late-afternoon thunderstorm that halted play at 2:52 p.m. local time. … Continue reading Willett Breaks Record at Suspended Omega Masters
Havret Leads Omega Thanks to Ace
France's Gregory Havret recorded an ace on the par-3, 195-yard No. 13, part of his 7-under 63 on Thursday, giving him a 1-stroke lead at the Omega European Masters being held in Crans Montana, Switzerland. Thanks to an eagle 2 on the 331-yard, par-4 No. 7, Havret was already 4-under at the turn, but gave … Continue reading Havret Leads Omega Thanks to Ace
Omega European Masters Preview
The European Tour moves from The Open Championship in Scotland to the Omega European Masters in Switzerland this week, where local resident Sergio Garcia will try and parlay his sixth-place finish at the third major into success. Garcia is not having the best of years, despite his recent high finish at The Open. That was … Continue reading Omega European Masters Preview