July 20 – July 26, 2015
Omega European masters Cran-Montana – Copyright Omega European Masters – Hervé Deprez
Some of the world’s best golfers return to the haut-plateau at Crans-Montana, and the course named after three-time champion Seve Ballesteros, for the most picturesque and photographed tournament on the European Tour. After investing ten million Swiss francs in course improvements and switching its date to a more favourable slot in July, the event hopes to recapture its former glories by luring a host of star players; European Ryder Cup heroes Sergio Garcia and Lee Westwood are already signed up.
Omega masters Cran-Montana – Copyright Omega European Masters – Hervé Deprez
Besides its sporting qualities, the Masters is one of the social and corporate event highlights of the year for Geneva, Vaud and Valais, with a huge VIP hospitality centre and a lively on-course spectator village keeping the music pulsing and the champagne flowing. When you can tear yourself away, check out the remodelled hole 13, a gladiatorial par-three surrounded by water and a 3,000-seat spectator amphitheatre.
Cost: general admission to tournament days (Thursday-Sunday) from CHF 40 per day if purchased before July 6, or from CHF 50 thereafter
Event website.
By Mike Phillips
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