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.

“From 12 on I played wonderfully. It was very enjoyable. Acciona Open de EspañaOpen de Espana betting tips as Rahm heads home charge in bid for glory05/10/2022 AT 08:09 “It is the part of the course I tend to score on more often, so I hope to get a little bit better on the front nine for the next two days.” The Spaniard arrived in his native land chasing a third win in his home open, which would take him alongside the legendary Seve Ballesteros.

Rahm started the event as the hot favourite, and his price shortened after an opening round of 64. Second Round Leaderboard T1. Paul Waring, 12-under T1.

Stephen Gallagher, 12-under T3. David Drysdale, 11-under T3. Hennie Du Plessis, 11-under T5.

Kiradech Aphibarnrat, 10-under T5. Darius van Driel, 10-under T5. Min-woo Lee, 10-under T5.

Jon Rahm, 10-under T5. Mathieu Pavon, 10-under His game was not in the same shape 24 hours on, and it threatened to mirror his bid for glory 12 months ago when he started well, only to run out of steam. The world No.

6 made a slow start on Friday and dropped back after a bogey on the fifth. His play was unusually ragged and after a wild tee shot on 11 he turned to his caddie and exclaimed: “I can’t swing right now. I can’t focus.” Rahm’s mood was not improved as his wedge from the rough landed a foot from being perfect, but it hit the