This week the DP World Tour heads to the Swiss Alps as the Omega European Masters begins in scenic Crans-sur-Schères.
The Omega European Masters is the second Ryder Cup qualifying event after the British Masters. The biennial event may still be more than a year away, but many players will be trying to earn some points this week for a chance to make the Bethpage Black course.
Originally called the Swiss Open, the tournament was first held in 1923. From then until 1938, Engadin, Lucerne, Lausanne and Zurich-Zumikon took turns hosting the event. Kleinsüchel hosted the Swiss Open in 1939 and became the permanent host from 1948 (the first after World War II), producing many famous champions such as Seve Ballesteros, Nick Faldo, Nick Price and Ernie Els.
Omega has been the title sponsor of the tournament since 2001 and the past two decades have seen the tournament grow tremendously. Last year, Ludwig Arbery won his first DPWT title by beating fellow Swede Alexander Bjork by two strokes in the Mountain Championship.

Where is the Omega European Masters held?
Located in the heart of the Swiss Alps, Kleshesser provides a picturesque setting for this week's players. The 18-hole Sever Ballesteros Championship Course offers stunning views. The par-70, 6,890-yard course offers stunning views of Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn.
The course was renovated in the 1990s and further remodeled in the last decade. The course is flanked by tree-lined fairways and demands precision from tee to green. According to the PGA Tour's BMW Championship, Kleinsüchel's elevation will provide players with additional yardage gains.

What is the format of the Omega European Masters?
The format of the Omega European Masters is a standard stroke play tournament with 72 holes, and elimination after 36 holes (two rounds). The player with the lowest score in the four rounds will win the tournament.
Who are the competitors in the Omega European Masters?
Two major champions – Francesco Molinari and Matt Fitzpatrick – are on the field for the Omega European Masters, with the latter failing to reach the final of the East Lake Tour Championship. The 2022 US Open champion will be looking for his third title after winning back-to-back titles in 2017 and 2018.
The Hoggard twins Rasmus and Nicola will also be competing, as will former runners-up Matt Wallace and Alexander Bjork. The full entry list for the Omega European Masters can be viewed here.

Who will win the Omega European Masters?
Selected odds: To be determined
How much money will the Omega European Masters winner receive?
The purse for the 2024 tournament has increased to $3.25 million from $2.5 million last year, with the winner taking home more than $500,000, 5,000 Race to Dubai points and 1,500 Ryder Cup points.
Who has won the Omega European Masters?
Year | winner | Fraction | Lorenzo Gagli, Rory McIlroy, Andres Romero and Kalle Samooja |
2023 | Ludwig Aberg | -19 | Alexander Bjork |
2022 | Sriston Lawrence | -18 | Matt Wallace |
2021 | Rasmus Hoggard | -13 | Bernd Weisberg |
2019 | Sebastian Soderbergh | -14 | Lorenzo Gagli, Rory McIlroy, Andres Romero and Kalle Samooja |
2018 | Matt Fitzpatrick | -17 | Lucas Bjerregard |
2017 | Matt Fitzpatrick | -14 | Scott Hender |
2016 | Alex Nolen | -17 | Scott Hender |
2015 | Danny Willett | -17 | Matt Fitzpatrick |
2014 | David Lipsky | -18 | Graeme Storm |

How to Watch the Omega European Masters?
UK viewers can watch the four-day tournament on the Sky Sports Golf channel.
All times are British Summer Time
Thursday, September 5: Sky Sports Golf, 12:30
Friday, September 6: Sky Sports Golf, 12:30
Saturday, September 7: Sky Sports Golf, 11:30
Sunday, September 8: Sky Sports Golf, 11:30
Viewers in the United States can watch the tournament on the Golf Channel.
All times are Eastern Daylight Time
Thursday, September 5: Golf Channel, 07.30
Friday, September 6: Golf Channel, 07.30
Saturday, September 7: Golf Channel, 06.30
Sunday, September 8: Golf Channel, 06.30
Omega European Masters: Tee times and groups
Tee times and brackets for the Omega European Masters will be shown here once they are announced.
About the Author

Ross Kilvington – Golf News Staff Writer
Ross Kilvington is a freelance writer from Scotland who currently writes previews for Today's Golfer and covers events on the DP World, PGA and LPGA Tours and the LIV Golf Series.
Ross has a keen interest in golf and plays it as often as he can, but the fact that he has two daughters under the age of six means his dream of breaking 80 will have to wait a little longer.
Although he picked up a club at the age of 11, he had few highlights on the golf course.
An eagle shot on the par-4 16th at Kinghorn stands out (although it's only 290 yards, so it doesn't matter).