Gallacher and Waring share the lead in Madrid
Scotsman Stephen Gallacher and England's Paul Waring share the lead after the second round of the Open de Espana, while local favourite Jon Rahm is in the hunt heading into the weekend.
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Jon Rahm shakes off some ragged play to remain in the hunt for third Open de Espana title at Club de Campo
Jon Rahm endured a mixed day but kept himself in the hunt at the Open de Espana. After a number of poor swings, Rahm threatened to tumble out of contention at Club de Campo but he found his form in the closing holes to get to 10-under and within two strokes of leaders Stephen Gallagher and Paul Waring. Ad “I played, what I can say, 11 uncomfortable holes and then played really good golf on the last seven,” Rahm said.
Jon Rahm keeps home fires burning at Spanish Open
Home favourite Jon Rahm sits one shot behind co-leaders Darius Van Driel, Kiradech Aphibarnrat and Ashun Wu after the first round of the Spanish Open, courtesy of a spectacular opening 64.
Open de Espana betting tips as Jon Rahm heads home charge in bid for glory at Club de Campo
For the second week in a row on the DP World Tour, the market is dominated by one man. A week ago, Rory McIlroy came up just short at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. Advance seven days, and Jon Rahm is dominating the market for the Open de Espana.
Open de Espana: Tee Times, Prize Money, TV Coverage as Jon Rahm heads field at Club de Campo
The weather turned decidedly wintery for the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in Scotland last week, but that won’t be an issue as the DP World Tour pitches up in Madrid for the Open de Espana. Warm and sunny weather will greet the players at Club de Campo in Madrid, and all eyes will be on Jon Rahm as he bids for a third win in the event. Ad Rahm was successful in 2018 and 2019, and a victory this week would take him alongside the legendary Seve Ballesteros on three wins in his home open.
Woods not on initial field list for Hero World Challenge
Tournament host Tiger Woods was not listed in the initial field for the 20-man Hero World Challenge in Albany, Bahamas in December that was released on Tuesday but could still be added as three exemption slots will be named at a later date.
Tiger Woods not on initial field list for Hero World Challenge
Tiger Woods was not listed in the initial field for the 20-man Hero World Challenge in Albany, Bahamas in December that was released on Tuesday but could still be added as three exemption slots will be named at a later date. Woods has played in three majors this year after a February 2021 car crash that nearly cost him his right leg but has not given any indication when he will tee it up next.
'We need to blood some new guys' - Home Ryder Cup ideal place to field rookies, says Rory McIlroy
Rory McIlroy feels a home Ryder Cup in Italy is the perfect stage for an overhaul of the European team. European stalwarts Lee Westwood, Sergio Garcia, Ian Poulter and Paul Casey are unlikely to be eligible following their moves to LIV Golf. Ad McIlroy is set to line up alongside familiar faces Jon Rahm, Shane Lowry and Tommy Fleetwood, but there could be a host of rookies such as Robert MacIntrye, Rasmus Hojgaard and his brother Nicolai in the mix.