Men
By far the most important tournament in Switzerland has been held in Crans-Montana since 1939. Since the founding of the European Tour in 1972, today’s Omega European Masters part of the most important tournament series in Europe. The prize money is currently 2 million euros. The game will be played in Valais at the end of August this year.
At the second highest level, the Challenge Tour, two events take place in Switzerland every year. The Swiss Challenge was played a total of ten times at Golf Sempach, this year the tournament is moving to Saint Apollinaire. The prize money is 180,000 euros. In August the Rolex Trophy held at the Geneva Golf Club. There a small field in Pro-Am format plays for a total of 250,000 euros.
At the beginning of July, Europe’s best senior citizens meet for the traditional Swiss Seniors Open in Bad Ragaz. The over 50 professionals play for prize money of 320,000 euros.
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