‘A lot to play for': Paul Casey makes emotional vow after taking lead at European Masters
Golfer Paul Casey has taken a three-shot lead at the Omega European Masters in Switzerland. The 49-year-old, who has struggled with injuries, vowed to donate his potential winnings to charity if he wins the tournament.
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It has been a while since Paul Casey was in this spot, holding a 54-hole lead with a chance to add to his trophy case. But after firing a 7-under 63 on Saturday at Crans-Sur-Sierre Golf Club, Casey will enter Sunday at the Omega European Masters with a three-shot lead.
The last time Casey won a tournament of any sort was the 2021 Dubai Desert Classic. A lot has changed in pro golf since the last time Casey hoisted a trophy. The former World No. 3 left for LIV Golf in 2022. As a member of the Bryson DeChambeau-fronted Crushers, Casey won $31.8 million but never won a solo title, losing twice in a playoff. His last major championship appearance came at the 2022 Open Championship, and his last DP World Tour top 10 was at the Porsche Singapore Classic in 2024.
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