European Masters: Thriston Lawrence beats Paul Casey on fourth play-off hole
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Key Points:
- South Africa's Thriston Lawrence won the European Masters in Switzerland after defeating Paul Casey in a four-hole playoff, securing his third title and equalling Seve Ballesteros' record.
- Casey, who pledged to donate his entire winnings to victims of a recent fire in Crans-Montana, missed multiple putts during the playoff and will instead donate his runner-up prize of $412,500 to charity.
- Lawrence shot a bogey-free 62 in the final round to force the playoff, while Casey finished with a two-under-par 68, both ending at 18 under par.
- England's Harry Hall finished third with a final score of 17 under, following a closing round of 63.
- The tournament was held at Crans-sur-Sierre Golf Club, with the playoff taking place on the challenging 18th hole, where Lawrence ultimately secured victory with a birdie putt.
