Matt Wallace keeps the lead

The third day of the Omega European Masters, though under sunny skies, was dominated by particularly challenging weather conditions. A strong wind made ball control difficult for many players, adding an unpredictable dimension to this crucial day.

Despite these tough conditions, Matt Wallace kept his composure and brilliantly held onto the lead he secured the previous day. He finished the day with a score of +3, bringing his total to -11. This performance allowed him to maintain a four-stroke lead over his closest competitor, Spain’s Alfredo Garcia-Heredia, who finished with a score of -7.

Although Wallace has a slight advantage, the competition remains extremely tight heading into the final day. Several players are within striking distance, making the battle for the podium more uncertain than ever. Among the contenders, Switzerland’s Cédric Gugler once again stood out, rising to 6th place with a total score of -5. Thanks to this performance, Gugler has high hopes for the final day, where anything is still possible.

Cédric Gugler reflects on his performance: "It was a battle, it was tough, but I think I handled the wind pretty well." After hearing hundreds of people shouting his name, Cédric shared his strong emotions: "It’s amazing to see all these spectators behind me, supporting me and showing so much interest."

The competition took an exciting turn with the Beat the Pro challenge on hole 8, offering young players a unique chance to go up against the professionals. Some of them stood out by beating the Pros.

Young Players Who Beat 3 Pros: Sophie Howald, Romain Varone, Dan Hofstetter.

Young Players Who Beat 2 Pros: Arthur Goosens, Francis Choquer.

Young Players Who Beat 1 Pro: Hanna Lüthi, Maxime Roduit, Nico Bonani, Yannick Hugentobler.