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
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
Rahm, on the brink of history on an epic Sunday
The camera zoomed in on Angel Hidalgo to capture his reaction after Rahm drained his birdie-putt on the 17th hole. The Basque was two shots adrift, down and out, but somehow he had now clawed himself back. Hidalgo knew it. He smiled, but it was the nervous smile of a man who had just been punched
Rahm’s warning to Hidalgo and Puig for tomorrow’s celebration of Spanish gol
“My A-game?! No.” Jon Rahm just as we know and love him. The Barrika native went six under par, played seven holes without a driver and he was still unhappy with his day at Club de Campo Villa de Madrid. Welcome to the demands of elite sport. Rahm underplayed the significance of breaking his driver
Angel Hidalgo digs deep to keep the dream alive
“If you told me on Wednesday I’d be in the final group with a two-shot lead over Jon Rahm, I’d have told you you’re crazy, I can’t believe it”. Angel Hidalgo is on cloud nine at this ACCIONA Open de España presented by Madrid, a tournament where he is having the time of his life.
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