Omega European Masters
FedExCup Champion Rory McIlroy headlines a strong field at Crans Sur Sierre Switzerland this week for the Omega European Masters, where Matt Fitzpatrick is looking to add a third consecutive title to his name.
Fitzpatrick, who finished second last week to Erik Van Rooyen in Sweden, beat out Lucas Bjerregaard in a playoff to last year’s title. Both players return to one of the most popular events on Tour, along with several of Europe’s Ryder Cup stars, including Tommy Fleetwood, Sergio Garcia and Alex Noren.
Players to Watch
Rory McIlroy: After a marathon Sunday and victory at the Tour Championship, McIlroy returns to Crans-sur-Sierre for the third time, having posted top 10's in both previous occasions. Fatigue may be a factor this week, but he has just recorded his 14th top 10 from 19 starts this year, proving his most consistent season to date. He finished the 2019 PGA Tour season ranked 1st for scoring average, Off the tee and Tee to green, as well as 2nd for birdie average and 12th for Approach.
Erik Van Rooyen: Van Rooyen had been knocking on the door of a victory for months before his breakthrough win last week, which was his sixth top 10 of the year. He was T-35 on his debut here last year and ranks 21st scoring average, 5th for birdies and 20th for Putting on the European Tour.
Sam Horsfield: Horsfield is a player on form, and with back-to-back top 10's at the Czech Masters and Scandinavian Invitational, he’s definitely worth a look this week - despite missing the cut on his debut here last year. Ranks 11th for birdies, 25th for scoring average and 26th Off the tee
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