Mouat tops Schwaller to win Baden Masters

Skip Bruce Mouat and his Scottish squad kicked off their season by capturing the Baden Masters title in Switzerland.

Mouat edged Switzerland’s Yannick Schwaller 7-6 in an extra end during Sunday’s final.

The team of Mouat, third Grant Hardie, second Bobby Lammie and lead Hammy McMillan Jr., who are ranked No. 2 in the world, completed an undefeated 7-0 run through the tournament.

Mouat will now look to defend the title at the Euro Super Series running Aug. 21-25 in Stirling, Scotland.

Curling action in North America picks up with the U-25 NextGen Classic, Aug. 27 to Sept. 2, in Edmonton and the Icebreaker Challenge, Aug. 30 to Sept. 1, in Morris, Man.