Jimenez a lone Ryder in Switzerland

With Lee Westwood pulling out because of tonsilitis and Darren Clarke among a number of players taking a rest after the effort they put into their Ryder Cup bids, the field at this week’s Omega European Masters in Switzerland has been seriously weakened.

Miguel Angel Jimenez is the only member of Nick Faldo’s team taking part – and also the only member of the world’s top 50.