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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Shane Lowry, one of the world’s best golfers, signs up to the Open de España presented by Madrid

Irishman Shane Lowry, unanimously considered one of the best golfers in the world, has confirmed his presence at the Open de España presented by Madrid, which takes place at Club de Campo Villa de Madrid from 9 to 12 October, with Angel Hidalgo’s stunning win last year still fresh in the memory. A captain’s pick
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The best field in the history of the tournament delivers

There have never been so many stars at an Open de España and, to the surprise of few, they have delivered. Spanish golf fans were licking their chops when it was announced that so many great players would be gracing the event this year. Among others, Rahm was joined by Tommy Fleetwood (15th in the world),
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Five years, and it seems like it was yesterday…

This year’s ACCIONA Open de España presented by Madrid will be the fifth edition of the revamped event. Since Madrid Trophy Promotion took the reins of the tournament in 2019, one of the DP World Tour’s classic tournaments has enjoyed a new lease of life. In recent years, some of the best players in the
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“Winning in Madrid was a dream come true”

Matthieu Pavon is currently at the centre of one of those stories that make golf such a special sport. A year ago he arrived in Madrid without having tasted glory in  his 185 appearances on the DP World Tour. In Madrid, it all seemed to click into place, everything changed and his career would never
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History in Madrid: 5 reasons you won’t want to miss the best edition of all time

Rahm bids for history Currently Spain’s best player, and one of the best three golfers in the world has a date with history. Rahm arrives in Madrid with one goal: to surpass Severiano Ballesteros. Going one better than his hero’s three titles has been near the top of the Barrika native’s to-do list ever since
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Shane Lowry: the people’s champion

Imagine teeing it up at The Open, at home, having never won a major or even been in contention in the previous 26 events you played in. The Open is making a return to your island after a 68-year absence. Not only do you win it, you practically lap the field. That evening you find
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