Ryder Cup hopeful Matt Fitzpatrick is two shots off the lead after a weather-affected day one of the Omega European Masters in Switzerland.

Fitzpatrick is a two-time winner in Switzerland and among the favourites for a Team Europe captain's pick, having had top-eight finishes in five of his last seven worldwide starts.

The Englishman, looking to secure a fourth appearance for Europe, finished day one on three under through 15 holes - two shots off the pace set by Richard Mansell and Ivan Cantero.

Fitzpatrick's compatriot Aaron Rai was four over par after 15 holes, but Alex Noren, Nicolai Hojgaard, and Matt Wallace were all unable to start their rounds due to the fog disruption, with Englishman Mansell sharing the early clubhouse lead with Cantero of Spain.

Noren, a 2018 Ryder Cup winne

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