Thriston Lawrence wins third European Masters title, banks R10 million
The South African golfer had to dig deep after a poor third round, but got the job done in a playoff.
South African golfer Thriston Lawrence secured his third European Masters title, adding to his previous victories in 2022 and 2025, solidifying his place alongside golf legend Seve Ballesteros as a three-time winner of the prestigious European Masters event. The thrilling final round in Crans Montana, Switzerland, saw Lawrence overtake England's Paul Casey in a play-off after a remarkable last day of play.
Despite starting six shots behind Casey, Lawrence finished the day with an impressive eight-under-par 62, including eight birdies and no dropped shots, setting a target of 18 under par. Casey managed a final round of 68, matching Lawrence at 18 under par but ultimately losing the playoff by bogeying the final hole. This victory marks Lawrence's sixth win on the DP World Tour and brings his total European Masters titles to three, following his successes in 2022 and 2025.
Lawrence's other notable European Tour victories include the 2023 BMW International Open, the South African Open in 2022, and the Johannesburg Open in 2021. The next closest South African competitors were Erik van Rooyen, tied for 18th at 11 under par, and Brandon Stone, tied for 23rd at 10 under par. Other notable finishers included Zander Lombard and Casey Jarvis, both tied for 30th.
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