Hidalgo beats Rahm in playoff to win Spanish Open for his 1st European tour victory

by | Sep 29, 2024 | Sports

MADRID — Ángel Hidalgo birdied the second playoff hole to beat Jon Rahm and win the Spanish Open for his first European tour victory on Sunday.The 26-year-old Hidalgo had missed a short birdie putt at the same 18th hole to allow fellow Spaniard Rahm into the playoff, giving the two-time major champion a chance to become the first player to win four Spanish Open titles. Rahm had birdied the final two holes of his round at the Club de Campo Villa de Madrid.“Insane, absolutely insane,” Hidalgo said. “It was weird because I was pretty relaxed all day, even when I missed this short putt on hole 72, I was not discouraged.”After Hidalgo pushed his putt wide, the players were back on the 18th for the first playoff hole. Rahm went over the green with his drive, chipped close and then rolled in his birdie putt. Hidalgo did not miss his short attempt for birdie this time. Back on the 18th, Hidalgo just missed the green and Rahm went left. Rahm had a poor chip and went over the green, while Hidalgo put it close again and drained the putt to take his first victory. “Two or three years ago, I was in the first tee, in the trees, supporting Jon, without playing, I just come here to Madrid to see the tournament,” Hidalgo said. “To be here and win the tournament is unreal.”Hidalgo, who had never finished in the top three in 79 previous European …

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