Rafa Cabrera-Bello achieves his goal for the week

The cut at this tournament last year is not the only one Rafa Cabrera-Bello has ever missed, and it will surely not be the last. However, this year the Canary Islander was not going to leave anything to chance and he has found his A-game to book himself a place in the third round at
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Samuel Del Val, no longer a surprise package

While all eyes were on the spectacular group of Rahm, Cabrera and Arnaus, on the other side of the course another member of the Armada, Alicante native Samuel Del Val, who carded an impressive -4 in the first round, was working on a stunning -6 (65) that leaves him one shot behind the leaders. Seven birdies
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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