CRANS MONTANA, Switzerland — Thriston Lawrence of South Africa recovered from making bogey on his first three holes to shoot a 4-under 66 and win the European Masters in Switzerland on Sunday for his fifth title on the European tour.
Lawrence gained by two strokes over Matt Wallace (67), Sami Välimäki (65) and Rasmus Højgaard (62).
Matt Fitzpatrick, who’s hoping to safe a captain’s decide from Luke Donald on Monday to get into Europe’s Ryder Cup workforce alongside Højgaard, was alone in fifth place, one shot additional again after a 67.
The No. 94-ranked Lawrence steadied himself after a sloppy begin, holing an eagle putt from 20 toes on the par-4 sixth gap after driving the inexperienced after which making 5 birdies at picturesque Crans-sur-Sierre Golf Membership.
His most up-to-date title was on the BMW Worldwide Open in June 2023.
