Angel Hidalgo Triumphs Over Jon Rahm in Spanish Open Playoff
Hidalgo secures his first DP World Tour victory by defeating Rahm in a dramatic two-hole playoff in Madrid.
- Angel Hidalgo won the Spanish Open, marking his first DP World Tour title, by beating Jon Rahm in a two-hole playoff.
- Hidalgo, 26, held a two-shot lead over Rahm heading into the final round but missed a short birdie putt on the 18th hole, forcing the playoff.
- Rahm, a two-time major champion, birdied the final two holes of regulation to tie Hidalgo at 14-under par.
- Hidalgo dedicated his victory to his late grandfather and was supported by his family and friends who traveled to Madrid to watch him compete.
- English golfer Tommy Fleetwood and Scotland’s Grant Forrest were among the six players tied for third place at 10-under par.