Jon Rahm: “20 under is achievable this week, I just hope that the winning score is mine”

Jon Rahm’s press conferences rarely disappoint. He always speaks clearly and eloquently, with the same confidence and verve with which he approaches the game of golf. Today’s, at the presentation for the ACCIONA Open de España presented by Madrid, was no different and he was given an opportunity to look back at what has undoubtedly
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Rahm, pressure, hunger and glory: the world’s best player is on the prowl in Madrid

At the presentation for the ACCIONA Open de España presented by Madrid it was clear that Jon Rahm is very aware of the responsibility on his shoulders. He is here to represent an entire nation. People are in no doubt that the man from Barrika will cruise to victory this week, but golf is not
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Acciona Open de España 2021 – Thursday and Friday tee times; some mouth-watering groups!

While the players were concentrating on their second day of practice, the tee times were announced for the first two rounds of the ACCIONA Open de España presented by Madrid, and there are plenty of enticing groups for fans to follow. Remember, there will be a morning and afternoon session, with those that tee off
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Why is Rahm the closest thing to Tiger in the last 30 years?

Tiger Woods indiscriminately dominated the game of golf for almost 15 years. From 1997 to 2009, his superiority was unmistakable. There was no discussion among the golf connoisseurs. Nobody could dispute his reign. He was the best, full stop. And no wonder, during that time Tiger won 14 majors and 80 PGA Tour titles. Jon
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The amateurs are keen to show their mettle

The two amateurs with invites to play the Acciona Open de España presented by Madrid are now at Club de Campo Villa de Madrid and have already had a chance to play the course, an experience that led them to the realisation that this will be the best week of their still fledgling careers. The
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How to play the course, by Gonzalo Fernández-Castaño (Holes 1-9)

A seven-time European Tour winner, Madrid native and member of Club de Campo Villa de Madrid, Gonzalo Fernández-Castaño has all the credentials to tell us how to best negotiate the course at this week’s Acciona Open de España presented by Madrid. In this invaluable guide, the Madrid golfer provides us with detailed commentary and reveals
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Samuel del Val completes the podium, just reward for a solid season

Alicante player Samuel del Val is by no means one of the most recognisable faces on the European Tour. However, today he demonstrated at the Open de España that when opportunities present themselves, he knows how to take them. After a season in which he has become something of a globetrotter, jetting between China and
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Jon Rahm grows his legend with a win at the Open de España

Jon Rahm is a player who knows how to win in style, as he has just proven at by claiming the Open de España for the second year on the trot by five shots over the runner-up, Rafael Cabrera-Bello, and with a final score of 22 under par. All of the aforementioned feats are achievements
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Del Val, Cabrera and Arnaus, snapping at Rahm’s heels

It is easy to think that with Jon Rahm leading by five shots going into Sunday’s round, the tournament is all but over, but we mustn’t forget that Jon has never teed it up on Sunday with more than a one shot lead and, also, he has a pack of players behind him that still
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Samuel Del Val, no longer a surprise package

While all eyes were on the spectacular group of Rahm, Cabrera and Arnaus, on the other side of the course another member of the Armada, Alicante native Samuel Del Val, who carded an impressive -4 in the first round, was working on a stunning -6 (65) that leaves him one shot behind the leaders. Seven birdies
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