Of all the courses and countries the European tour plays on and visits this one, the Omega European Masters, a mile up in the Alps at Crans sur Sierre is where I think you may be closest to golfing heaven.
I know my pal Gordie Simpson, the Director of Golf for this tour and a regular guest on Fairways chose it as the spot to bring his new bride several years ago, and he has travelled every inch of the tour.
Our own Jerry Anderson held the course record for years at -27 when he won by 5 shots in 1984, the ball carries so far, and there seems to be a breathtaking view with every shot.
They are 6 hours ahead so play is over for the day. Click here for a complete scoreboard ..http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/season=2011/tournamentid=2011063/leaderboard/index.html?showLeaderboard=Y
England's Nick Dougherty put ten difficult months of golf behind him in stunning fashion.After missing 21 cuts in a row - his last pay cheque came back in November - the 29 year old Englishman shot an opening eight under par 63.
Dougherty outshone a field which included three of the Official World Golf Ranking's top six in Lee Westwood (67), Martin Kaymer (65) and Rory McIlroy (65).Westwood had two eagle 2's on short par 4's.
Dougherty from Liverpool, is mentored by Sir Nick Faldo and has 3 wins in his career and was a solid player up until last year when his form began to slump. He has dropped to 791 in the OWGR and continues to play a full schedule despite his hopeless lack of success this year. Just making the cut would be a step in the right direction.
Bryan Angus also on twitter@mummmbles
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