Rahm’s vision: “Hopefully we’ll have a new generation of players because they came to watch me play”

Legacy. Commitment. Duty. Responsibility. Some of the key words at Plaza de Cibeles on Tuesday morning in Madrid when Jon Rahm took the microphone during the presentation of the Open de España presented by Madrid and began to imagine the future. Rahm’s immediate focus is this week, when he and the rest of the stars will tee it up for
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The official presentation of the Open de España presented by Madrid at Plaza de Cibeles

The official presentation for the Open de España presented by Madrid was held on Tuesday morning at the iconic Madrid City Hall, in the heart of the capital. Participating in the event were Inmaculada Sanz, vice mayoress of the Madrid City Council; Gerard Tsobanian, president of the Open de España presented by Madrid, Jon Rahm, three-time champion of the tournament;
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Rahm and Hidalgo, a contrast that enhances Spanish golf

This morning’s meeting between Spain’s finest golfer and the defending champion of the Open de España was a special occasion. Jon Rahm and Ángel Hidalgo officially launched a new edition of the country’s most prestigious tournament, bringing excitement and anticipation to their home fans. At the tournament’s official presentation, held outside the magnificent City Hall,
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Sergio Garcia, leaving no stone unturned for his homecoming

Golf is in the air at Club de Campo. The first signs of life appeared on the course on Monday at a mouth-watering edition of the Open de España presented by Madrid as a few of the biggest names took their chance to inspect the Javier Arana layout. Sergio Garcia was one of the first
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Del Rey and Chacarra, two champions return

The 2025 edition of the Open de España presented by Madrid is not just any edition for home players like Eugenio Chacarra and Alex Del Rey because, for the first time, the pair arrive at their national open with their first DP World Tour titles under their arms. Winning on tour is something they had
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The English master completes a stellar field

Eleven years on from his last appearance at the Open de España, Danny Willett arrives at Club de Campo Villa de Madrid to play in the latest edition of one of the most historic tournaments in Europe. The Englishman, who earned himself a prestigious Green Jacket in 2016, winning the US Masters with a late
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The Bethpage hero is back: Lowry returns to Madrid thirsty for more

Shane Lowry’s second consecutive appearance at the Open de España presented by Madrid had been an open secret since his 2024 visit to the Spanish capital. The Irishman was enamoured by the city, the golf course, and even by Real Madrid after watching them play Alaves in the Bernabeu. Last year, a lack of experience on
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Captain America is back to finish the job

Patrick Reed is back at the Open de España presented by Madrid for the second straight year and he will be determined to pick up where he left off in 2024, when he posted a Top-10 finish. Reed has his sights set on a title that would be his first on the DP World Tour.
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A high-octane debut: Niemann adorns an unprecedented Open de España field

The Open de España presented by Madrid already has one of its biggest headlines; Joaquin Niemann will be playing the tournament for the first time. The Chilean, who became a global superstar with victories on four continents, touches down in the Spanish capital intent on leaving his mark on an historic event that has hosted some
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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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