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 cuts to the chase: “I have a chance at the weekend”

“I wasn’t able to take advantage of the easy conditions of the course this morning”. Jon Rahm cut a frustrated figure after his second-round 69 at the ACCIONA Open de España presented by Madrid. “Giving myself a few chances from between 12 and 20 feet and missing all the greens wasn’t ideal”. Despite his infuriating
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The best field in the history of the tournament delivers

There have never been so many stars at an Open de España and, to the surprise of few, they have delivered. Spanish golf fans were licking their chops when it was announced that so many great players would be gracing the event this year. Among others, Rahm was joined by Tommy Fleetwood (15th in the world),
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Hidalgo refuses to budge while Heredia’s love affair with Madrid continues

Friday’s morning session at the ACCIONA Open de España presented by Madrid turned out perfectly for everyone involved. The weather was fantastic and the wind was significantly lighter than during round one, much to the delight players and fans alike. Add to that the fact that the Spanish contingent is proving their desire to get
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Shane Lowry: the people’s champion

Imagine teeing it up at The Open, at home, having never won a major or even been in contention in the previous 26 events you played in. The Open is making a return to your island after a 68-year absence. Not only do you win it, you practically lap the field. That evening you find
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Tyrrell Hatton, ready to entertain in Madrid

Another of the new faces at the 2024 ACCIONA Open de España presented by Madrid is that of charismatic English player Tyrrell Hatton, who will arrive in the Spanish capital intent on picking up his seventh DP World Tour title. Hatton, who previously climbed to the heights of the Top 5 players in the world,
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José Luis Ballester, winner of the US Amateur, another big attraction at the ACCIONA Open de España presented by Madrid

José Luis Ballester, who recently won the US Amateur, the first Spaniard to do so in the history of the prestigious event, will tee it up at the ACCIONA Open de España presented by Madrid, which takes place at Club de Campo Villa de Madrid from 26 to 29 September. The 21-year-old player from Castellon,
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Tyrrell Hatton, the latest star to join the field at the ACCIONA Open de España presented by Madrid

Tyrrell Hatton, a golfer who can count himself among the elite group of players to have won on both the PGA Tour and the DP World Tour, has confirmed his presence at the ACCIONA Open de España presented by Madrid, which takes place at Club de Campo Villa de Madrid from 26 to 29 September.
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Shane Lowry, Ireland’s Olympic flag-bearer, will tee it up at the ACCIONA Open de España presented by Madrid

The charismatic Shane Lowry, currently ranked number 30 in the world, has confirmed his participation in the ACCIONA Open de España presented by Madrid, which takes place at Club de Campo Villa de Madrid from 26 to 29 September. The Irishman will be joining the likes of English player Tommy Fleetwood – silver medallist at
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The Spanish contingent hold strong going into the weekend

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