A forgotten bag at the airport is every golfer's nightmare. But for Rafa Cabrera-Bello, this disaster became a springboard for a lightning-fast start at the 2026 Omega European Masters, as he's rocking the Crans-sur-Sierre course with borrowed irons. His own clubs were stranded at Birmingham airport, so the Spaniard promptly grabbed Adam Scott's irons, which he managed to organize through a member's bag. The result? After two rounds, he's at -9, tied for third place.
Some would panic, but Rafa is turning it into a story that won't be forgotten anytime soon. The high-altitude setting in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, is known for low scores, but this start is exceptional even for the Swiss alpine air. It shows that sometimes it's not about perfectly matched equipment, but about mindset and the ability to make the best of any situation.
Adam Scott's Irons as a Weapon
It's quite something: as a DP World Tour pro, excelling with borrowed irons from Adam Scott, who is himself a living legend. Rafa Cabrera-Bello has shown that he's not just a top-tier golfer, but also possesses a good dose of composure. He himself is taking the situation with humor, as he explained to the DP World Tour. Who would have thought that an airline mishap could trigger such a kickstart? The clubs are gone, but the drive is there – and how!
The Field is Hot
Even though Rafa is dominating headlines with his story, he's not the only one delivering strong performances in Crans-Montana. Ashun Wu took the lead after day one with a phenomenal round of 63. Thriston Lawrence and Shubhankar Sharma followed with strong rounds of 64 and are also right up there. The 2026 Omega European Masters thus promises to be a true feast of low scores and unexpected twists. It's going great!
