The 2025 Omega European Masters has added two big names to its field — Alex Noren and Wyndham Clark — promising fans a mix of seasoned course mastery and fresh-eyed talent.
For Noren, the Crans-sur-Sierre Golf Club in Switzerland is practically a second home. The Swedish star has lifted the Omega European Masters trophy twice, in 2009 and again in 2016, and is widely regarded as a specialist on the challenging Alpine layout. However, this year marks his first return to the event since 2017, making his comeback to Crans-Montana all the more anticipated.
Noren’s 2025 season didn’t start smoothly. A devastating 90% tear of the right tendon at its insertion point kept him sidelined for seven months, raising doubts about how quickly he could return to peak form. But those concerns have been put to rest. Since returning in May, the 11-time international winner has wasted no time re-establishing himself, posting back-to-back top-10 finishes in his last two starts. His presence at Crans-sur-Sierre could easily make him one of the players to beat.
Wyndham Clark, on the other hand, will be experiencing the picturesque Swiss course for the very first time. The American brings a strong résumé of his own, highlighted by major championship success and a reputation for rising to the occasion in high-profile events. While Noren’s advantage lies in course familiarity, Clark’s adaptability and all-around game could make him a surprise contender on the unfamiliar greens.
The Omega European Masters is known for blending breathtaking Alpine scenery with a challenging layout that demands precision, creativity, and mental resilience. With Noren’s history at the event and Clark’s debut appearance, this year’s edition will give fans the chance to watch two very different approaches to the same test.
As the tournament approaches, all eyes will be on whether Noren can channel his past magic and if Clark can make an instant mark on one of the European Tour’s most iconic stops. Either way, the 2025 Omega European Masters just got a whole lot more interesting.