The 34-year-old golfer, who started the final round with a commanding four-shot lead, faced a tense battle when Spain’s Alfredo Garcia-Heredia birdied the 18th hole to join Wallace at 11-under-par, forcing a sudden-death playoff at Crans-sur-Sierre.

Returning to the 18th hole for the playoff, Wallace delivered a nearly identical approach shot to his regulation play but managed to land his ball within eight feet—15 feet closer than his previous attempt. This put the pressure on Garcia-Heredia, who had gained momentum with his birdie and had also secured his playing privileges for the next season. Unfortunately, the 42-year-old Spaniard, still searching for his first tour victory after 132 events, couldn’t sink his 18-foot birdie putt, leaving Wallace with a clear opportunity. Wallace sunk his putt and erupted in a roar of relief, later becoming emotional in his post-round interview.

Reflecting on the challenge, Wallace said to Sky Sports, "It was a tough day. I felt like I played okay but couldn’t quite get things going. Alfredo did what he needed to at the end, and it’s always easier to make that final birdie when you need it."

Wallace, who had previously finished runner-up at the same event two years ago, spoke about his focus this time around: "I wasn’t dialed in back then, but today I was completely focused. I’m thrilled with this win."

The final round had been impacted by rain, replacing the gusty winds that had wrecked scores the previous day. Wallace, a winner at the Corales Puntacana Championship on the PGA Tour last year, faced an early setback when he drove into a tree and bogeyed the first hole. Fortunately, his playing partner Garcia-Heredia also dropped a shot, allowing Wallace to retain his four-shot lead for a while. However, Wallace struggled with accuracy, missing the fairway on his first two holes and the green at the par-three third.

A birdie at the driveable seventh hole offered some reprieve, but Andrew Johnston, the third player in their group, also birdied the seventh and then sank a 17-foot putt at the eighth to cut Wallace’s lead to three shots.

Play was halted for nearly 30 minutes due to fog descending on the mountain course, and once it resumed, Wallace’s lead began to slip. Both Johnston and Garcia-Heredia birdied the 14th, bringing them to nine under par. Although Wallace birdied the 15th, he bogeyed the 16th, cutting his lead to just one stroke. Garcia-Heredia’s excellent approach to six feet on the 18th erased the deficit entirely, setting the stage for the playoff.

Johnston narrowly missed a 50-foot birdie putt on the final hole, leaving him just short of joining the playoff but still achieving his best result since August 2020. Johnston has struggled with injuries in recent years and has been playing on a membership exemption this season.

Meanwhile, Swiss golfer Cedric Gugler, who grew up playing at Crans-sur-Sierre, delighted the home crowd with a final-round 66, securing fourth place. Ireland’s Gary Hurley closed with a 70, finishing tied for 56th.

Wallace’s win marks a significant comeback, proving his resilience and ability to perform under pressure, securing another memorable victory on European soil.