A well-deserved ovation for ailing champion Angel Hidalgo

“I don’t know what I’ll feel this week because I’ve never had to defend a title”, came Angel Hidalgo’s response at a press conference during the presentation of the Open de España presented by Madrid. They were words of prudence, but the Spaniard’s trademark smile was very much still there. The Andalusian caused an earthquake
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Rahm makes the best of a bad day

Beginnings are always tough, and Jon Rahm found out the hard way in his first round at the Open de España presented by Madrid. The Basque struggled more than he is accustomed to at Club de Campo Villa de Madrid, on a day on which nothing seemed to go his way. The first nine holes
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A roar of gratitude rings out around Club de Campo

If you ask AI the definition of a hero, you will get the following explanation: “A hero is a person who is admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. Often, heroes demonstrate selflessness and act for the benefit of others or a greater cause, sometimes in the face of great adversity or risk.
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Shane Lowry, a man of his word at the Open de España

The hero of Bethpage spoke to the accumulated press before embarking on his quest for a first Open de España and he left them in no doubt, he is a man of his word. “It’s a big national championship with a lot of history. Madrid is an amazing place. I’d already committed to coming before the Ryder Cup so
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Rahm and Alcaraz: a Wednesday to remember at Club de Campo

Club de Campo Villa de Madrid witnessed an unforgettable day on Wednesday. The fairways of the Madrid course hosted a star-studded Pro-Am. Carlos Alcaraz, tennis world number one and two-time Grand Slam champion in 2025, shared a group with Jon Rahm, three-time winner of the Open de España and recent hero of the Ryder Cup. The fourball was completed
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Rahm’s mission at an historic Open de España

Madrid is gearing up for a special week as Club de Campo Villa de Madrid, the temple of golf whose immaculate fairways have been graced by some of the greatest players of all time, is all decked out once again and ready to go. The Open de España presented by Madrid is not just a
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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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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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