Three very special ‘guests’: from the Open de España to St. Andrews and Augusta

The official launch of the Open de España presented by Madrid provided an exceptional photo opportunity. Alongside the trophy the new champion will hoist to the sky on Sunday were two of the most recognisable symbols of world golf: the Masters trophy and The Open’s famous Claret Jug. These three special guests were brought together
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Madrid prepares to speak English

English could be the language of choice at this year’s Open de España presented by Madrid. Tyrrell Hatton and Shane Lowry touch down at Real Club de Campo Villa de Madrid with two very different personalities, but they also share some common ground; they both know what it is to win big, they both have a special
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The Open de España delivers on its promise to bring golf’s elite to Madrid

As the Open de España presented by Madrid embarks on a new edition it finds itself firmly established as one of the capital’s major sporting events and it boasts a field that reflects the tournament’s growth in recent years. The official tournament presentation in Madrid was attended by the mayor, José Luis Martínez-Almeida; the president
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The Elvira brothers: “Playing together on Sunday with a shot at the title would be a dream”

Nacho and Manuel Elvira both come into this year’s Open de España presented by Madrid after an outstanding season. Could 2026 be the Elviras’ year? They’re not getting carried away. “It’s very difficult to make predictions in golf”, says Manuel. Nacho smiles: “If only. Every week we both go out to do as well as
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Penge, one year on: the defending champion is back for more

Marco Penge is back at Real Club de Campo Villa de Madrid with a story to tell. Just one year ago, the Englishman touched down in the Spanish capital as one of the surprise packages of the season and ended the week trophy in hand. Madrid changed his career and now he is back where
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Patrick Reed arrives in Madrid: “The best players should play all over the world”

Patrick Reed is back at the Open de España presented by Madrid, where he is bidding to extend his lead in the Race to Dubai, with a very clear idea of where world golf should be heading; the best players in the world should not only compete in the US. The American, who has played
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David Puig’s dream of going lower than -10

With the Open de España presented by Madrid fast approaching, David Puig is excited to get started, but also enjoying the peace of mind that comes with knowing his game is back on track. The Catalan player is back at Real Club de Campo Villa de Madrid, a stage on which he has proven his
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Change of plan for Chacarra in Madrid as he prepares his assault on the Open de España

Eugenio Chacarra arrives at Real Club de Campo Villa de Madrid in the form of his life after a season that has completely changed the path of his career. Two wins, third in the Race to Dubai, and a PGA Tour card for next year practically in the bag. Three days before the tournament kicks
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Bubba and Molinari, two very different golfers make their bow in Madrid

Two debutants at Real Club de Campo Villa de Madrid who could easily be the stars of any field at any tournament in the world. Bubba Watson and Francesco Molinari, two major winners, are playing the Javier Arana layout for the first time, adding even more intrigue to the greatest field in the history of
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The best Open de España of all time?

Monday has arrived. The week of the Open de España presented by Madrid. Are we about to witness the best Spanish Open of all time? At a tournament with over a century of history behind it, we must be careful with our comparisons. Some of the greatest legends of the sport have graced the tournament
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