Round 1 Highlights | 2025 Open de España presented by Madrid

Round 1 Highlights at Open de España

• ⛳ The 2025 Open de España presented by Madrid features top golfers like Jon Rahm and Shane Lowry on the DP World Tour.
• 🏆 Defending champion Angel Hidalgo is among a strong field of Spanish players, including Sergio Garcia and Rafa Cabrera Bello.
• 🇪🇸 The tournament marks the DP World Tour's first visit to Spain this season, with many local talents competing.

Noteworthy Player Performances

• 🦅 Jon Rahm scored an eagle on the par five 14th and followed it with a birdie on the 15th.
• ✨ Marco Penge, with two wins this season, also recorded an eagle on the par five fourth hole.
• 🎯 Alejandro del Rey and Martin Kubra made significant birdies, with del Rey nearly making an eagle.
• 👏 Sergio Garcia finished his round with an eagle on the 14th and a birdie on the 18th, ending with a 71.

Ugo Kuso Secures First Round Lead

• 🥇 Ugo Kuso finished Round 1 as the leader with a score of 65.
• 🦅 His impressive round included two eagles and several well-executed shots.
• 🧠 Kuso demonstrated clever recovery shots and a good understanding of the course.
• 🎂 He mentioned his family was present and looked forward to his birthday the next day.

Course and Strategy Insights

• ⛳ The Club D to Campbo course is described as tricky, requiring players to know it well.
• 🏌️‍♂️ Kuso noted that understanding how to shape the ball on different holes is crucial for playing the course properly.