Lowry masters Alpine course

A decision by Shane Lowry not to let the Alpine course overshadow him paid dividends, with the Esker Hills star producing his equal-best round in four appearances in the Omega European Masters.

On each of the past three years, Lowry has travelled up the mountainous road to the Crans-sur-Sierre course and on three occasions he’s tumbled off the course having missed the halfway cut.

But after an opening round of two under par 69 in wet and miserable conditions, Lowry is determined to play all four days this year.