The European Tour returns to one of its most picturesque backdrops this week, when Richie Ramsay defends his title in the Omega European Masters at Crans-sur-Sierre in Switzerland.
With the Alps dominating the vista from the fairways in Crans Montana, Ramsay will be hoping to be King of the Mountains once again, following his impressive four stroke triumph 12 months ago.
The Scot carded a bogey free final round of 66 to complete a comfortable second European Tour victory.
After a top 10 finish on home soil in the Johnnie Walker Championship at Gleneagles a fortnight ago, Ramsay is looking forward to returning to one of his favourite venues.
“It is always a place I love going to because the views are just incredible,” he said.
“I’ve got great vibes from last year and the course really does suit me. It suits guys who can shape the ball, and good shot makers who are steady around the greens.
“You have to work with the altitude to work out how far the ball is going. At times it can be tricky as if it is cold it doesn’t fly, but if it is warm it flies for miles, and that is something I did well last year.”
The former US Amateur champion, who won his first European Tour title in the South African Open Championship in the 2010 season, overcame the pressure of playing the final round alongside fellow Aberdonian Paul Lawrie, the 1999 Open Champion, to claim the trophy last year.
“Belief was the difference,” he said. “It was a big deal for me playing with Paul in the last group, someone from your home city, who you watched win the Open.
“I think my game is almost in a better place than it was last year. I don’t think there is any reason I can’t repeat last year’s success.”