Wiesberger sets an example from the top end of the leaderboard

Bernd Wiesberger, the Austrian golfer who turned adversity into triumph, is playing some stunning golf at the Open de España presented by Madrid. After his second round, the European finds himself tied for second following a very solid day on the course. 10 birdies between Thursday and Friday find him on a total of -7. He is
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Patrick Reed and the curse of the Old Continent

Patrick Reed has had a prolific career in terms of titles and success stories, with more than 10 titles under his belt. A major champion, a Ryder Cup winner, he is the personification of triumph. However, there is something missing from the 35-year-old’s trophy cabinet. Patrick Reed has won in America. Patrick Reed has won
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Angel Ayora’s special connection with Seve Ballesteros

Two weeks ago, after Europe’s emotional Ryder Cup triumph, Jose Maria Olazabal unbuttoned his shirt to reveal to the cameras that behind the Team Europe shield was a hidden silhouette of Seve Ballesteros. “He’s always with us”, said a tearful Chema. The history of Spanish – and global – golf would be very different without
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The par 3s bare their teeth

The opening day of the Open de España presented by Madrid, when Sam Bairstow and Ugo Coussaud topped the leaderboard with respective 65s, provided plenty of talking points. The competition is well underway and once again Club de Campo has shown why it is a worthy venue for Spain’s open for the thirteenth time. The
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Ayora bounces back in time to lead the Spaniards

t was a highly entertaining morning on Thursday at Club de Campo and also a very fruitful one for the home players, despite a less-than-encouraging start for the Armada. Nobody more so than Angel Ayora (-4), who made a big mistake on the 13th (his 4th) in the form of a double bogey that was
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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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‘Bomber’ Penge lets his golf do the talking

“I understand the decision, it was difficult to accept, but I understand why Luke Donald made the decisions he did…”. These are the words of Marco Penge. The Englishman, currently third in the Race to Dubai, has come to terms with the English captain’s decision not to take him to the Ryder Cup. However, it
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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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