Matthew Fitzpatrick is keen to maintain his outstanding record at Crans-sur-Sierre this week as he looks to kick-start his season.
The 24 year old beat Scott Hend in a play-off 12 months ago to land his fourth European Tour title but will defend his Omega European Masters crown having not been back in the winner's circle since.
Top-ten finishes in Abu Dhabi, Wentworth and Denmark mean it has still been a productive season for the Englishman, and having finished second and seventh here before last year's triumph, Fitzpatrick is targeting another good week in Switzerland.
“It’s a place I wanted to win round for a while, as soon as I got here back in 2014, so to do it last year was really special,” he said. “It is pretty rare that you get to win and have your family here, and your best pal here as well, so to have that was amazing.
“It came at a great time in the season. I had just had a reshuffle of my game and had a look at where I needed to improve and literally within two weeks of making a plan it kind of paid off, and I went on to play well in the back end of the year.
I love this golf course, I’ve played really well around it the last three years
“I feel like I have been playing solidly all year really, I've just not had any momentum or anything go my way, and not making the important putts unfortunately. Hopefully I can do that this week and kick on for the rest of the year and pick up a win.
“I love this golf course, I’ve played really well around it the last three years, and hopefully like you say continue my form and you never know. I’ve had some great rounds and just need to keep doing what I’ve been doing when I play here and take the chances when you get them.”
Another Englishman with his sights on victory is Matt Wallace, who comes into the tournament full of confidence having picked up a third win of the season at last week's Made in Denmark.
The 28 year old's triumph was his tenth on the professional scene in the last two years, but Wallace has no plans to rest on his laurels.
“I love to try and win and I love winning,” Wallace said. “I got a taste of it last year and I wanted to do it on the bigger scale, and I want to do it again at bigger tournaments, so a goal of mine is to try and keep winning and it starts off trying to win this week.
“Different challenges this week but it is my second time here now, so I know a bit more of what to expect. If I can prepare as well as I do normally and get in the hunt, my mind and my heart can take over.”
