The greatness of Angel Hidalgo

There are times in the life of an elite athlete when they have to decide whether to step up or step aside. An instant where the line between greatness and irrelevance is practically imperceptible. A juncture for which they have been practising day and night for 20 or 30 years, to perfect their talent and
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The return of the prodigal son: Sergio Garcia is back in Madrid

The magic of Sergio Garcia, one of the best golfers in Spain’s history, is back. With 16 wins on the DP World Tour, 11 titles on the PGA Tour and an unforgettable US Masters title in 2017, the Spaniard will once again perform in front of his adoring home fans, in what promises to be
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Shane Lowry, one of the world’s best golfers, signs up to the Open de España presented by Madrid

Irishman Shane Lowry, unanimously considered one of the best golfers in the world, has confirmed his presence at the Open de España presented by Madrid, which takes place at Club de Campo Villa de Madrid from 9 to 12 October, with Angel Hidalgo’s stunning win last year still fresh in the memory. A captain’s pick
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Patrick Reed, another superstar joins the stellar field at the Open de España presented by Madrid

The American Patrick Reed has joined the list of big names at this year’s Open de España presented by Madrid, which takes place at Club de Campo Villa de Madrid from 9 to 12 October. With Jon Rahm and Sergio García already confirmed, the American player will be another of the star attractions at this
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Sergio Garcia adds his name to a spectacular Open de España presented by Madrid

Sergio Garcia has confirmed he will be contributing to the spectacle at the Open de España presented by Madrid, which takes place at Club de Campo Villa de Madrid for the sixth consecutive year, from 9 to 12 October. The addition of the Castellon native, one of the best players in the game for over
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True to his word, Jon Rahm will play the Open de España presented by Madrid

Jon Rahm, a sporting icon and the poster boy of Spanish golf, will once again compete in the Open de España presented by Madrid, which takes place at Club de Campo Villa de Madrid from 9 to 12 October. The Basque golfer will fulfil his commitment to play in Spain’s biggest professional golf tournament, an
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Angel Hidalgo takes the spoils in Madrid after an historic final day

His dream is finally a reality! Angel Hidalgo has won the ACCIONA Open de España presented by Madrid. His first victory on the DP World Tour comes after a nail-biting final round in which he managed to hold off none other than Jon Rahm, a three-time champion and hot favourite for the title, making his
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Rahm’s thoughts after flirting with glory: “I’m proud of myself…”

Jon Rahm fought until the bitter end but came up just short against a hugely impressive Angel Hidalgo who has surprised everyone in the world of golf over the last four days. The Basque spoke to the press in the tournament’s mixed zone and had the following words for the Marbella native: “I hope he
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Rahm, on the brink of history on an epic Sunday

The camera zoomed in on Angel Hidalgo to capture his reaction after Rahm drained his birdie-putt on the 17th hole. The Basque was two shots adrift, down and out, but somehow he had now clawed himself back. Hidalgo knew it. He smiled, but it was the nervous smile of a man who had just been punched
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Rahm’s warning to Hidalgo and Puig for tomorrow’s celebration of Spanish gol

“My A-game?! No.” Jon Rahm just as we know and love him. The Barrika native went six under par, played seven holes without a driver and he was still unhappy with his day at Club de Campo Villa de Madrid. Welcome to the demands of elite sport. Rahm underplayed the significance of breaking his driver
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