Lawrence Wins Third European Masters as Casey Misses Winning Putts; Charity Pledge Remains Central

The Omega European Masters was staged at Crans-sur-Sierre Golf Club in the Swiss resort of Crans-Montana. The tournament took place in early September 2026, weeks after a New Year’s Eve fire at the Le Constellation bar in the same resort killed 41 people and injured 115. In response, England’s Paul Casey publicly pledged to donate his entire prize money to the victims’ relief effort, naming the Fondation Beloved as the beneficiary.

Golfer Paul Casey makes emotional charity vow at Omega European Masters

• Both Lawrence and Casey finished regulation play at 18 under par (-18).

Thriston Lawrence wins European Masters after Paul Casey misses four chances

• Lawrence posted a bogey-free 62 in the final round, while Casey carded a two-under 68.

Thriston Lawrence wins European Masters after Paul Casey misses four chances

• The sudden-death playoff required four extra holes; the first three were halved.

DP World Tour: Paul Casey misses crucial putts at Omega European Masters as Thriston Lawrence claims third title

• Lawrence secured victory with a 20-foot birdie putt on the fourth playoff hole.

Thriston Lawrence rallies from 6 behind and beats Paul Casey in a playoff in Switzerland

• First-place prize: $637,500 (£469,112).

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• Runner-up prize: $412,500 (£303,543).

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• Casey’s runner-up earnings exceed $400,000 and will be donated to the fire-victim charity (Golf Channel;Independent).

Golfer Paul Casey makes emotional charity vow at Omega European Masters

• Lawrence’s win marks his third European Masters title, joining Seve Ballesteros as the only three-time champions of the event.

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Thriston Lawrence wins European Masters after Paul Casey misses four chances

• Casey reiterated his commitment to the charity, stating that the tournament “means a lot” because he now lives in Switzerland and wants the prize money to support those affected by the fire..

Golfer Paul Casey makes emotional charity vow at Omega European Masters

• “I just fought so hard today,” — Thriston Lawrence, Africa’s defending champion

Thriston Lawrence rallies from 6 behind and beats Paul Casey in a playoff in Switzerland

• “It's just the best feeling in the world,” — Thriston Lawrence, Africa’s defending champion

Thriston Lawrence rallies from 6 behind and beats Paul Casey in a playoff in Switzerland

• “This is probably the most emotional [I’ve been on a golf course],” — Thriston Lawrence, Africa’s defending champion

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• The death toll from the New Year’s Eve fire is reported as 40 deaths by the BBC and 41 deaths by the Independent. Both outlets agree on 115 injuries. The exact number of fatalities remains unsettled in the available sources.

Thriston Lawrence rallies from 6 behind and beats Paul Casey in a playoff in Switzerland

Lawrence’s triumph reinforces his status as a dominant figure on the DP World Tour, while Casey’s charitable pledge highlights the intersection of professional sport and community response to local tragedy. The outcome also underscores the high stakes of playoff pressure, with four missed short putts costing Casey a long-awaited victory and DP World Tour status extension.

Thriston Lawrence wins European Masters after Paul Casey misses four chances