Archive · 6 Sep 2026
Casey Takes Three-Shot Lead as Sharma Slips at Omega Masters
Paul Casey played very well on the third day of the golf tournament.
He scored 63, which put him 16 shots under par overall.
This gave him a three-shot lead before the final round.
Shubhankar Sharma had been near the top after two rounds.
However, he struggled on the third day and scored 74.
Several other golfers are tied for second place, three shots behind Casey.
Casey plans to give his prize money to Foundation Beloved.
The charity helps people affected by a New Year’s Day tragedy in Crans-Montana.
Paul Casey shot a seven-under 63 to take a three-shot lead into the final round at 16-under par.
Shubhankar Sharma carded a four-over 74 after two birdies, two bogeys and two double bogeys, falling to tied-50th.
Maximilian Steinlechner, Erik Van Rooyen, Eugenio Chacarra and Nacho Elvira share second place at 13-under.
Casey leads after starting the third day four shots behind and producing a near-flawless performance in Crans-Montana.
Casey intends to donate all of his prize money to Foundation Beloved, which supports people affected by the New Year’s Day tragedy in Crans-Montana.
- Who
- Paul Casey leads the tournament, while Shubhankar Sharma fell to tied-50th; Maximilian Steinlechner, Erik Van Rooyen, Eugenio Chacarra and Nacho Elvira share second.
- What
- Casey took a three-shot lead after shooting 63, while Sharma carded a 74 in the third round.
- When
- The third round was played on September 6, with the final round scheduled for Sunday.
- Where
- The Omega European Masters is being played in Crans-Montana, Switzerland.
- Why
- Casey moved ahead through a seven-under-par round, while Sharma lost ground after several bogeys and double bogeys.
- Leader
- Paul Casey, 16-under par
- Lead
- Three shots entering the final round
- Casey’s third-round score
- Seven-under 63
- Sharma’s third-round score
- Four-over 74
- Sharma’s position
- Tied-50th
- Second place
- Maximilian Steinlechner, Erik Van Rooyen, Eugenio Chacarra and Nacho Elvira at 13-under
- Planned donation
- Casey intends to donate his prize money to Foundation Beloved