Angel Hidalgo edged out Jon Rahm in play-offs

Jon Rahm has a chance to win the 2024 Spanish Open with an eagle on the final hole; It would be his fourth victory of the tournament.

He didn’t make it, but he managed to shoot 68 in the final round with a birdie putt. But then Angel Hidalgo missed the final kick and Club de Campo drew 14 points at Villa to qualify for the play-offs. de Madrid, Madrid, Spain.

The duo was in the all-Spanish Sunday trio along with David Puig, who, like Rahm, attended Arizona State and, like Rahm, is a member of LIV Golf.

In the playoff, Hidalgo and Rahm each made birdie on the first extra hole. On the second playoff hole, Hidalgo two-putted for the victory. It hasn’t been long since I attended the tournament as a fan.

“Two or three years ago, I was supporting Jon (Rahm) in the first innings on the trees without playing, I came to Madrid just to see the tournament,” he said. “To be here and win the tournament is unreal. Oh my God, this is amazing.”

While Saturday night’s clash with Hidalgo took place, family and friends rushed to be there for Sunday’s round.

“My best friend Paco, coach Jordi and my family traveled by train this morning to attend the tournament,” he said. “I wish my sister was here, but I’m going to be on a video call now; she’s probably crying more than I do because she knows him.”