Thriston Lawrence Rallies From 6 Behind and Beats Paul Casey in a Playoff in Switzerland
- On Sunday, South African golfer Thriston Lawrence defeated Englishman Paul Casey in a four-hole playoff at the European Masters in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, overcoming a six-shot deficit with a bogey-free 62 to force an 18-under tie.
- Ryder Cup veteran Casey entered the final round with a three-stroke lead and pledged to donate all tournament winnings to the Fondation Beloved, a charity supporting victims of a New Year's Day fire in Crans-Montana.
- Casey missed four putts for the $637,500 first prize—one on the 18th hole and three in the playoff—while Lawrence sank a birdie putt on the fourth extra hole to secure victory.
- Lawrence's victory equals the three-time title record held only by Seve Ballesteros. "I feel for Paul; he played great golf and it looked like it was his all day," Lawrence said.
- Harry Hall of England closed with a 63 to finish third, while Patrick Reed tied for 11th. Rory McIlroy returns next week at the Irish Open.
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The Star Democrat
Lawrence wins a Swiss playoff over Casey, and Great Britain and Ireland rally to win Walker Cup
CRANS MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — Thriston Lawrence of South Africa overcame a six-shot deficit Sunday with an 8-under 62 and denied Paul Casey his first victory in five years by making an 18-foot birdie putt on the fourth playoff hole…
With six shots late Sunday morning, the title holder signed the best score of the day (62, -8) before undoing Paul Casey in overtime. The luxuriant rough played a decisive role in the outcome of the tournamentThriston Lawrence retained his title at the end of the suspense, Sunday at the Omega European Masters, on the course of Crans-sur-Sierre. The South African defeated at the 4th hole of play-off the crowd's favorite, the Englishman Paul Casey…
The Independent
The Independent (US)Paul Casey beaten in European Masters play-off after emotional prize money pledge
Casey was beaten by Thriston Lawrence after four holes of a play-off but will donate all his winnings to a charity supporting those affected by a devastating fire in Crans-Montana
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