Omega European Masters 2016: Leaderboard Scores, Prize Money Payouts
Alex Noren reigned supreme in the final round of the 2016 Omega European Masters at Crans Montana in Switzerland, winning the tournament in a dramatic play-off against Scott Hend on Sunday.
The Swedish golfer scooped the winner's cheque at the €2.7 million competition in the heart of the Swiss Alps, carding a final round of 65 to tie the scores on 17 under with the consistent Australian.
Noren sank a difficult long putt on the single play-off hole, while Hend laid up short of the flag.
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The European Tour provided footage of the winning moment:
Here's a look at the final leaderboard:
| 1 | Alex Noren | -5 | -17 |
| 2 | Scott Hend | -4 | -17 |
| 3 | Andrew Johnson | -5 | -14 |
| 4 | Lee Westwood | -7 | -12 |
| T5 | Julien Quesne | -5 | -11 |
| T5 | Richard Bland | -1 | -11 |
For the full leaderboard, visit the European Tour's official website.
Sunday Recap
Comprehensive final rounds from Hend and Noren left the pair tied at the top of the standings as they held off the field in Switzerland.
Noren was five under on the final day, and Hend carded an effort of four under to force a play-off.
Hend had been exceptional through the competition and scored five birdies during his final round. However, Noren matched his best with seven birdie putts on Sunday, posting four in a row on the front nine.
The pair could not be separated at the end of play on 17 under, triggering a play-off situation on the 18th hole.
Noren's approach landed on the green, leaving Hend with a chip from the edge. His shot was several feet short of the cup, leaving Noren a long putt to win—and the Swede was up to the task in hand, as he won the day.
Noren held his nerve to sink his effort, and his friends and supporters sprayed him with champagne as he celebrated with his family.
There were several strong finishes, as two of England's best fought for position in the latter stages.
Andrew "Beef" Johnson had set the pace, holing out with a round of 65 to finish 14 under for the competition, which left him in third position.
The European Tour highlighted the player's momentum on the greens at Crans Montana:
Compatriot Lee Westwood stormed through the field during the final round, posting a magnificent final round of 63 on Sunday, ending on 12 under after progressively improving throughout the weekend.
Westwood sunk five birdies on the front nine and a further two on the back nine, propelling into late contention.
The veteran recorded a clean round, as he avoided a bogey on the last day of action and finished fourth.
There was nothing between the top two players in Switzerland, but Hend couldn't find the finish that his fine golf had deserved.
Noren showed no fear during the play-off, and the margin was a solitary putt as he claimed the trophy.
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