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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Spain in search of a tenth title

Playing a tournament in your home country is no guarantee of success, in fact in many cases it can create extra nerves or put pressure on players to play well in front of their home fans and to try not to let down those that are hoping for them to do their country proud. Proof
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The best of 2019: nobody could stop Jon Rahm

The 2019 edition marked the start of a new era, it was the beginning of a more professional, more global and more innovative Open de España with Club de Campo Villa de Madrid as its fixed venue. The tournament very much lived up to its billing, not only because of the icing Jon Rahm put
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Luke Donald, an ex-world number one, will play the ACCIONA Open de España presented by Madrid

Englishman Luke Donald, an ex-world number one, will be among the players contesting the ACCIONA Open de España presented by Madrid, which takes place at the Club de Campo Villa de Madrid between 7 and 10 October, where Jon Rahm has also confirmed his presence. The Basque player currently sits at the top of the
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The greatest Opens de España of all

The Open de España has over 100 years of history, making it the third oldest tournament in Europe, only behind the French Open and The Open, the only major played on the Old Continent. Its 95 editions have provided time for this tournament to witness something of everything, from the birth of stars like Sergio
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