Miguel Ángel Jiménez, the Spanish legend, returns to the OMEGA European Masters 2026

After the announcements of Matt Wallace and Thriston Lawrence, winners of the last two editions, a familiar face from the Crans-sur-Sierre fairways joins the 2026 field: Miguel Ángel Jiménez will tee off in the tournament from September 3 to 6.

Miguel Ángel Jiménez embodies the very soul of the tournament. The Spanish veteran will be competing in the OMEGA European Masters for the 36th time, a record of longevity that commands admiration. A winner at Crans-Montana in 2010 and an ambassador for both the tournament and the OMEGA brand, he remains one of the most endearing and respected figures in world golf.

His first European Tour victory dates back to September 29, 1992, at the Belgian Open. Since then, the Spaniard has built an impressive record: 20 wins in total, including his triumph at the OMEGA European Masters in 2010, right through to his most recent title in 2014 at the Spanish Open, more than 20 years after his rise to prominence. Having played over 720 tournaments on the European circuit, he continues to write his legend with undiminished passion.

Since 2025, the Spaniard has been competing on the Senior Tour, stringing together strong results: a 4th-place finish at the Staysure Marbella Legends this past February, followed by two top-10s across the Atlantic — 8th at the U.S. Senior PGA Championship and another 8th at the U.S. Senior Open.

At nearly 63 years old, Miguel Ángel Jiménez has lost none of his class or his passion for competition. Between the fairways of Crans-sur-Sierre and the Valais terraces he holds so dear, the Spaniard is preparing to write a new chapter in his long history with the OMEGA European Masters.