Rahm, pressure, hunger and glory: the world’s best player is on the prowl in Madrid

At the presentation for the ACCIONA Open de España presented by Madrid it was clear that Jon Rahm is very aware of the responsibility on his shoulders. He is here to represent an entire nation. People are in no doubt that the man from Barrika will cruise to victory this week, but golf is not
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Acciona Open de España 2021 – Thursday and Friday tee times; some mouth-watering groups!

While the players were concentrating on their second day of practice, the tee times were announced for the first two rounds of the ACCIONA Open de España presented by Madrid, and there are plenty of enticing groups for fans to follow. Remember, there will be a morning and afternoon session, with those that tee off
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Why is Rahm the closest thing to Tiger in the last 30 years?

Tiger Woods indiscriminately dominated the game of golf for almost 15 years. From 1997 to 2009, his superiority was unmistakable. There was no discussion among the golf connoisseurs. Nobody could dispute his reign. He was the best, full stop. And no wonder, during that time Tiger won 14 majors and 80 PGA Tour titles. Jon
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Sustainability at the forefront of the Acciona Open de España presented by Madrid

ACCIONA, the tournament’s official sponsor, will be showcasing a range of sustainable solutions to neutralise any actions that harm Madrid’s environment and its social surroundings, favouring economies of scale and ensuring a positive impact that will set an example for future sports events. To this end, the company has established a set of regulations that

The amateurs are keen to show their mettle

The two amateurs with invites to play the Acciona Open de España presented by Madrid are now at Club de Campo Villa de Madrid and have already had a chance to play the course, an experience that led them to the realisation that this will be the best week of their still fledgling careers. The
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How to play the course, by Gonzalo Fernández-Castaño (Holes 1-9)

A seven-time European Tour winner, Madrid native and member of Club de Campo Villa de Madrid, Gonzalo Fernández-Castaño has all the credentials to tell us how to best negotiate the course at this week’s Acciona Open de España presented by Madrid. In this invaluable guide, the Madrid golfer provides us with detailed commentary and reveals
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Spain in search of a tenth title

Playing a tournament in your home country is no guarantee of success, in fact in many cases it can create extra nerves or put pressure on players to play well in front of their home fans and to try not to let down those that are hoping for them to do their country proud. Proof
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The best of 2019: nobody could stop Jon Rahm

The 2019 edition marked the start of a new era, it was the beginning of a more professional, more global and more innovative Open de España with Club de Campo Villa de Madrid as its fixed venue. The tournament very much lived up to its billing, not only because of the icing Jon Rahm put
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Tournament stats

Behind a tournament like the Acciona Open de España presented by Madrid lies more than just the 132 players, although they are, of course, the most important and most entertaining components. The series of stats from a European Tour event of this calibre reflect the hard work behind the scenes that is necessary for the
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The Spanish Armada united by a desire to win the ACCIONA Open de España presented by Madrid

Álvaro Quirós in 2010; Miguel Ángel Jiménez in 2014; and Jon Rahm, consecutively in 2018 and 2019, were the last Spaniards to grace the winners’ circle at the ACCIONA Open de España presented by Madrid. Four wins in the last nine events is indicative of the significance of the leading role of the Spaniards in