Alex Norenwill begin the defence of his Omega European Masters title in the company ofLeeWestwoodandBernd Wiesberger.
Noren beat Scott Hend in a play-off last year in Crans Montana to claim his second title of the season. The Swede will be joined by 1999 winner Westwood and Wiesberger, who finished sixth in the Swiss Alps in 2012, at 08.40 on Thursday.
Danny Willett, who triumphed in 2015, will tee off at 13.30 alongside fellow EnglishmenRoss Fisherand Race to Dubai Rankings leaderTommy Fleetwood.
Last week’s D+D REAL Czech Masters winnerHaydn Porteouswill tee off with two former champions at Crans-sur-Sierre Golf Club,Luke DonaldandMiguel Angel Jiménez, at 08.20.
A trio that will be certain to attract a strong following from the locals seesMatt Fitzpatrick, Joost LuitenandTyrrell Hattonbegin their week at 08.30.
The European Ryder Cup CaptainThomas Bjørnwill no doubt take the opportunity to run the rule over playing partnersRenato ParatoreandJordan Smithwhen they tee off at 13.20.
The opening group on the first tee consists ofMike Lorenzo-Vera, Duncan StewartandMarcus Armitageand they will get the event under way at 07.40.
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