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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More major champions join the Open de España: Patrick Reed, Francesco Molinari and Bubba Watson to tee it up at Real Club de Campo Villa de Madrid

Patrick Reed, Francesco Molinari and Bubba Watson, three major champions who have also each racked up an impressive title haul from various professional tours, have added their names to the field at the Open de España presented by Madrid, which takes place at Real Club de Campo Villa de Madrid from 8 to 11 October.
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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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Patrick Reed, another superstar joins the stellar field at the Open de España presented by Madrid

The American Patrick Reed has joined the list of big names at this year’s Open de España presented by Madrid, which takes place at Club de Campo Villa de Madrid from 9 to 12 October. With Jon Rahm and Sergio García already confirmed, the American player will be another of the star attractions at this
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Despite his putter, Rahm’s hopes remain intact

The best way to sum up a day on which nothing seemed to be working for Rahm is that he has kept his chances of victory alive. Such is the quality of the Spaniard that he was able to steal some shots from the Black Course at Club de Campo Real Madrid without managing to
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Rahm fires a warning shot

  What happened today on the 7th hole at Club de Campo Villa de Madrid perfectly sums up who Jon Rahm is and why he is here. “It’s my obligation to come to Spain”. Loud and clear. That was the message the Barrika native sent out when he was interviewed mid-round by the DP World Tour.
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Fleetwood shows how to get it done in a hurricane

Tournaments aren’t won on Thursdays but they can be lost with astonishing ease. When there are practically hurricane-force gales blowing like today, this old maxim is truer than ever. Tommy Fleetwood took one look at the weather and decided diplomacy was the best way to approach his day. Shane Lowry, who played alongside the Englishman
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Rahm has a mountain to climb in Madrid

Jon Rahm has now touched base at the ACCIONA Open de España presented by Madrid. At 12:30 this afternoon, the Barrika native arrived at Club de Campo Villa de Madrid. Straight from the airport. The Spaniard has come to Madrid immediately after the recent birth of his third child and will be vying for a
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Fleetwood, Lowry and Pavon grace the official presentation of a special tournament

“ The presentation of the ACCIONA Open de España presented by Madrid took place this afternoon on the VIP terrace at Club de Campo Villa de Madrid, seeing in the 96th edition of one of the most prestigious tournaments on the DP World Tour. Shane Lowry and Tommy Fleetwood spoke about the significance of the event.
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The agony and the ecstasy of playing golf with a tour pro

“Golf is so difficult at every level that it’s scary”. These were the words of Englishman James Morrison (Open de España champion in 2015) after seven holes with two amateurs who recently took up the game, and with me, a humble hacker stuck with a handicap of 17 after years playing this impossible sport. “Seeing
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