From Hong Kong, model and actress Louise Wong and model and socialite Ayla Sham also tried their hand at a little golf, and looked infinitely more graceful doing so. Wong pointed out that if it weren’t for this trip, she wouldn’t have known about the location of Crans-Montana and the many special experiences it had to offer.

“The hotel [Hotel Crans Ambassador] offered an unbeatable view; it looked just like a painting,” she said. “While I’d love to be able to enjoy a month here, I feel very lucky to have been able to spend these few days here … [it has been an] unforgettable experience.”

Shortly thereafter, we all ascended to 2,200m above sea level to descend upon the special celebration dinner at Cry D’Er. The Swiss-themed venue welcomed guests with an alphorn performance and local flowers, not to mention stunning views of snow-capped peaks that showed up on many an Instagram post that evening.

The snowy Alps were no contest, however, to what flooded social media that night—footage of Korean actor Hyun Bin and Japanese actress, model and designer Kiko Mizuhara, together with Wong and Sham as they graced the red carpet at the event.

Raynald Aeschlimann, Omega’s president and CEO, was delighted by the event. “Our brand has been growing over so many years; it has been a big puzzle of a lot of personalities, especially our ambassadors. They’ve been helping us create the next level, to give everything we can in designing the watches that have to be precise as well as beautiful, but also inspire us through their values, hard work, dedication,” he said. “This inspiration has helped us elevate the brand so much. [We have] a vision, and they have helped us continue our journey. I’m always incredibly proud to welcome our international guests to Cry D’Er. Not only for the Swiss hospitality, but also to share in our love of golf. With Hyun Bin and Kiko here, this year feels extra special. It’s the perfect way to spend some quality time together.”

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Hyun agreed that it was “wonderful to be back”, adding: “I spent time in Switzerland during the filming of Crash Landing on You, so this is a place that’s really close to my heart. I really feel a personal connection to this country. This is my first visit to Crans-Montana, with its beautiful scenery; I can understand why Omega comes back here year on year.”

Mizuhara echoed Wong’s sentiments, saying “Everything I see looks like a painting—it’s one of the best landscapes I’ve ever seen.” She highlighted the parallels between the setting and the brand, adding, “Omega watches are always quite breathtaking, so it seems very appropriate to be up here in the mountains with such spectacular views.”

The on-stage speeches wrapped with a performance by Bastian Baker, Omega brand ambassador and charismatic Swiss singer. Guests then proceeded to hit the bar, the buffet tables, and the bar again before tottering to the cable cars that would take them back down to their respective hotels.

The tournament wrapped the next day, the notable golfers on the line-up including Matthew Fitzpatrick (ranked ninth in the world), Omega players Matt Wallace (last year’s Omega Masters runner-up) and Danny Willett (Omega Masters 2015 champion); but it was the 23-year-old Swedish rookie Ludvig Aberg who took home the cup with a two-shot lead.

Green he might be, but Aberg gave us a tournament to remember, and his drive for success underlined how the Omega Masters will always be one of the most notable golfing events of the year. The physical challenges of golf might not suit everyone to a tee, but the spectacle of this event is undoubtedly on par with the level of precision and mastery for which Omega is known.

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