Jon Rahm, ready to defend his first title as a professional

If everything goes to plan for Jon Rahm tomorrow and he wins Open de España, it would be a new milestone in his career as he has never successfully defended a title before as a professional. His dominance and creativity today, as he turned the leaderboard on its head to earn himself the biggest lead
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Jon Rahm digs deep to catch the leaders

The second day of the Open de España was something of a roller-coaster ride for Jon Rahm who, finished in a very promising position for the weekend, but is not very happy with the way he is playing. The round did not get off to a good start for the man from Barrika when he
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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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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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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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Otaegui and Del Val complete the top ten

Adrián Otaegui and Samuel del Val made use of their first 18 holes at Club de Campo Villa de Madrid to make it clear that all roads lead to Rome. They both carded 67s to finish the day in the top ten, but they went very different ways about it. While Del Val spread his
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Adrián Otaegui keeps his dream alive

Adrián Otaegui will be among the leaders for at least another day of this Open de España. ‘The Pirate’ now has perhaps even more momentum on his side than yesterday as he moves towards the top of the leaderboard. Thanks to a round full of positives, the Basque, who signed for a -2 on Friday
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Rafa Cabrera-Bello bounces back from last year at the Open

Rafa Cabrera-Bello was keen to play well at this Open de España because of his failure to do so in 2018. Therefore, the Canary Islander came flying out of the blocks on the first day of competition, signing for a -5 thanks to a practically flawless card that allowed him to be one of the tournament’s provisional leaders
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Nacho Elvira has unfinished business as he arrives at the Club de Campo

His walk down the 18th fairway flying the Spanish flag at last year’s tournament not having ended in victory, Nacho Elvira comes to the Open de España keen to win over the fans in the final round once more. Expectations are high. Elvira has been in the top three twice this season; first at the Commercial
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