Search results for "Crans"

Course Reviews

Golf Club Crans-sur-Sierre – Switzerland

Sitting on a lush mountain plateau, the Alpine setting at Crans-sur-Sierre has rightly earned the Swiss resort a reputation as one of the most beautiful golf courses on the planet. Host to the Omega European Masters, the snow-clad Alps and exquisite design ensures Golf Club Crans-sur-Sierre is one of the most popular stops on the […]

DP World Tour

What’s in Matt Wallace’s winning golf bag?

Matt Wallace needed a play-off to win the Omega European Masters at Golf Club Crans-sur-Sierre in the Swiss Alps. Here’s his club set-up. The 34-year-old started the final round with a four-shot lead but needed to win a play-off against Alfredo Garcia-Heredia to claim the trophy. Both had finished on 11 under. It’s his fifth […]

Course Reviews

Alpine Golf in Switzerland

Breathtaking views and 5-star luxury welcome guests at Crans Ambassador in the Swiss Alps, Switzerland just minutes from golf courses designed by Severiano Ballesteros and Jack Nicklaus. Located in the ski resort of Crans-Montana, Crans Ambassador perfectly encapsulates understated sophistication and elegance and boasts a location almost unrivalled for golf enthusiasts, with majestic peaks, lush […]

Course Reviews

18 most beautiful golf holes in Europe

St. Andrews, Les Bordes, Lofoten Links and Crans-sur-Sierre are among the courses on our list. How many of these beautiful holes have you played? 4th hole: Old Head Golf Links, Ireland Old Head Links is located on a spectacular narrow peninsula jutting out into the Atlantic Ocean. The course plays out among the cliffs and […]

DP World Tour

DP World Tour 2024: What’s in store?

The 2024 DP World Tour season will see more prize money, more champions and a blockbuster first-ever play-off double-header. Here are the details. What’s new? The DP World Tour in 2024 will see a brand new play-off double-header to finish the season. Two Play-Offs will be played in November in the United Arab Emirates, where […]

DP World Tour

What’s in Ludvig Aberg’s winning golf bag?

Ludvig Aberg, the rising star from Sweden, has won his first DP World Tour title at the Omega European Masters. Let’s take a look in his golf bag. Aberg, who only turned professional in the summer, won by two shots ahead of fellow Swede Alexander Bjork at Golf Club Crans-sur-Sierre in the Swiss Alps. The […]

All Square

2023 Omega European Masters: Preview

Ryder Cup selection is up for grabs as the Omega European Masters on the DP World Tour tees off at Golf Club Crans-sur-Sierre in the Swiss Alps. Played August 31 – September 3, South African Thriston Lawrence is defending his crown after overcoming England’s Matt Wallace in a play-off in 2022. Located in Crans-Montana in […]

Travel

Northern golf: Escape the heat this summer

With record temperatures hitting the traditional golfing locations of southern Europe, here’s some great options for a golf break in the cooler north. We pick some excellent courses and accommodation options around northern Europe where you can avoid the heat. Munich, Germany Münchener Golf Club / Hotel Bayerischer Hof Located close to the heart of […]

DP World Tour

Best DP World Tour events to attend in Europe

The best tournaments to attend this year include possibly the most stunning venue for any golf tournament in Europe and the host courses for the 2023 Solheim and Ryder Cups. Omega European Masters, Switzerland: Aug 31 – Sept 3 The Omega European Masters, formerly the Swiss Open, is quite possibly the most beautiful setting for […]

Course Reviews

Top 10 most breathtaking golf courses in Europe

Did we leave out any of your favourites in our countdown of the Top 10 most breathtaking golf courses in Europe, and how many have you played? 10: Golf Course Eichenheim, Austria Part of Grand Tirolia Hotel & Spa and nestled beneath the majestic peaks of the Austrian Alps is the Eichenheim Championship Golf Course, […]

Top Itineraries

Combine skiing and golf in the Alps

A few resorts in the Alps offer superb golf in the summer and great skiing in the winter. You might even be able to do both on the same trip late in the ski season. Anyone for apres-tee? Crans-Sur-Sierre Golf Club, Switzerland Crans-Sur-Sierre Golf Club in the ski resort of Crans-Montana is set in the […]

European Tour

European Tour becomes DP World Tour

The European Tour will become the DP World Tour from the start of the 2022 season, with 47 events across 27 different countries and a total prize fund that tops $200 million for the first time in the Tour’s history. DP World, the Dubai-based logistics company, has been associated with the European Tour since 2009, […]

Travel

Live Update: Golf Courses Open for Play by Country during Covid-19

With the world currently in the grip of the Covid-19 pandemic, most golf clubs across the globe remain closed due to lockdown measures. But some countries are slowly lifting their restrictions. Here’s our list of all the nations and regions that are currently open for golf or will be open in the near future. When […]

European Tour

Perfect Partners: Golf & Luxury Watch Brands

For over 50 years, luxury watch brands like Rolex and Omega have been key partners and sponsors of professional golf organisations and events. Their involvement in golf might be bigger than you think. Rolex The enduring relationship between Rolex and golf began in 1967 when ‘The Big Three’, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player […]

Destinations

7 Must-Play European Tour Venues

The European Tour is a truly global affair, with 46 events, played over 49 different courses in all four corners of the world. From bucket list venues like Emirates Golf Club and Golf Club Crans-sur-Sierre to modern classics like Bro Hof Slott, the schedule also covers some of the best venues on the planet. Here are […]