Pedro Linhart’s experience could pave the way for an Arnaus victory in Madrid

Pedro Linhart, Adri Arnaus’ caddie is facing a situation this week that he has already experienced when he was a player, twenty-three years ago. The last time the Open de España was held at the Club de Campo Villa de Madrid, in 1996, Linhart had already won on the Challenge Tour and looked ready to

An emotional Olazábal says ‘adios’ to the Open de España

After a long career and countless titles from around the world, José María Olazábal was unable to capture one of the trophies that he will almost certainly wish he had in his cabinet. The fact is, unless he receives an invitation in the future, this was the last Open de España for ‘Chema’. As if
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The ‘Armada’ makes a move on the Open de España

Only 36 holes were required for the Open de España to take on an intense Spanish flavour, much to the delight of the local fans who have loyally followed the Armada from the start of the competition. The sensational performances from the biggest Spanish names has made the tournament something of a national duel for the time
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Sergio García’s consistency keeps him in the fight

The second day of the 2019 Open de España saw a second round of 69 for Sergio García, who enjoyed another day of solid golf, although he watched a few birdie putts slip by the hole. It was a fairly monotonous round of golf, according to García himself, because although he was comfortable, he failed
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David Gómez: “Second shots will be key”

David Gómez is known by many in the world of golf as ‘the miracle man’ because every year he works wonders with the course the Open de España is being played on. He is the head of the ‘Green Section’, the Real Federación Española de Golf’s committee responsible for course maintenance and consultation at golf
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Adri Arnaus asserts himself as the Armada’s best

Adri Arnaus produced a stunning performance on the first day of the Open de España. The Catalonian, who was playing in a group with one of the biggest followings, was able to channel the warmth of the home fans into his game to finish his first nine holes on -6, with a spectacular eagle on
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Jon Rahm: “That was a great start”

Jon Rahm enjoyed a great day of golf in the first round of the 2019 Open de España. After handing his card in, he said he could only think of one shot he was unhappy with, his second on the 18th, which cost him the only blemish on his card. Six birdies compared to that
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Sergio García stays in touch on day one

Sergio García is satisfied with his first day at the Open de España. On Thursday evening he signed for a -2 that puts him inside the tournament’s top 30. It also allows him to stay in touch with the big Spanish names, most of whom enjoyed a good first day of competition. The player from Castellon had

Otaegui and Del Val complete the top ten

Adrián Otaegui and Samuel del Val made use of their first 18 holes at Club de Campo Villa de Madrid to make it clear that all roads lead to Rome. They both carded 67s to finish the day in the top ten, but they went very different ways about it. While Del Val spread his
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Johannessen sends a message to the Armada

Kristian Krogh Johannessen is the surprise leader after the first day of the Open de España, and deservedly so, as he had one of the rounds of his life today on the black course at Club de Campo Villa de Madrid, 63 shots (-8). The current world number 909 is in the midst of his
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