Brentwood, Tenn., Tuesday – The Omega European Masters champion secured a historic third title at Crans-sur-Sierre Golf Club wearing Softspikes Pulsar spikes, completing a remarkable final-round comeback before prevailing in a four-hole playoff.
Starting Sunday six shots off the lead, the champion produced a sensational eight-under-par 62 to set the clubhouse target at 18 under.
The lead changed hands late in regulation before a bogey on the 72nd hole forced a playoff, with four extra holes eventually required to separate the two players. A birdie on the fourth playoff hole sealed the victory and a second consecutive Omega European Masters title.
The result also placed the champion alongside Seve Ballesteros as the only players since 1972 to win the prestigious Swiss event three times, following previous victories in 2022 and 2025.
The winning FootJoy shoes were fitted with Pulsar, adding another significant DP World Tour victory for replaceable spikes during the 2026 season.
“To produce a final round like that and then come through four playoff holes is an outstanding performance,” said Joe Henderson, President of Softspikes. “At that level, players need complete confidence in every part of their setup, including the traction and stability they get from their footwear.”
Softspikes continues to be trusted by many of the world’s leading golfers, delivering the traction, stability and performance required at the highest level of the game.
Tour players routinely change spikes based on course conditions, but many amateur golfers overlook traction’s impact on consistency and distance. For optimal performance, golfers should replace spikes every 15 rounds.
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About Softspikes:
Softspikes is the #1 spike on the PGA Tour and leader in golf spike technology. Manufactured by PrideSports® and founded in 1993 following a winter metal spike “ban” endorsed by several U.S. State Golf Associations, Softspikes became the industry’s first and only patented non-metal cleat. Offering enhanced traction, added comfort and improved performance, Softspikes replacement spikes can be purchased on Softspikes.com or through major retailers, sporting goods and golf specialty stores and pro shops nationwide.
