Overview

• Rahm tees it up at Club de Campo Villa de Madrid seeking a fourth title after wins in 2018, 2019 and 2022, having finished runner-up in a playoff last year.
• He called the Bethpage Ryder Cup the mentally toughest week of his career, citing targeted taunts and early alcohol sales that fueled unruly crowds.
• The two-time major winner contributed three points to Europe’s 15-13 victory, extending his career foursomes record to 6-0-0 alongside Tyrrell Hatton.
• Rahm said it feels odd to be personally congratulated for a team achievement, emphasizing that the victory was a collective effort.
• This year’s Spanish Open carries elevated stakes with automatic berths into next year’s Masters and The Open for the winner.