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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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
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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
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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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Rahm is immortal, history awaits

The difference between very good players and legends is crystal clear on days like today. Jon Rahm transcends the rest. During the Spaniard’s third round, he stepped onto the 6th tee and reached into his bag for his driver. No sooner had he pulled the head-cover off than he realised he had broken it with his
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Rahm cuts to the chase: “I have a chance at the weekend”

“I wasn’t able to take advantage of the easy conditions of the course this morning”. Jon Rahm cut a frustrated figure after his second-round 69 at the ACCIONA Open de España presented by Madrid. “Giving myself a few chances from between 12 and 20 feet and missing all the greens wasn’t ideal”. Despite his infuriating
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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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Hidalgo refuses to budge while Heredia’s love affair with Madrid continues

Friday’s morning session at the ACCIONA Open de España presented by Madrid turned out perfectly for everyone involved. The weather was fantastic and the wind was significantly lighter than during round one, much to the delight players and fans alike. Add to that the fact that the Spanish contingent is proving their desire to get
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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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