Venue & Event Details
Course: Club de Campo Villa de Madrid (Par 71, 7,154 yards)
Dates: October 9–12, 2025
Tour: DP World Tour (part of the “Back 9” swing)
Purse: $3.25 million
Format: 72-hole stroke play
Weather Forecast (Madrid, Spain)
Thursday–Sunday: Bright, sunny, highs 72–75°F (22–24°C), lows near 57°F (14°C)
Wind: Light, 6–10 mph
Impact: Ideal scoring conditions; expect birdie-fests with reachable par 5s and a drivable par 4
Injury/Field Notes
No major withdrawals reported.
Jon Rahm returns after narrowly losing in a playoff last year.
Ángel Hidalgo defends his 2024 title.
Sergio Garcia and Eugenio Chacarra headline Spanish challengers.
Player Matchups
Jon Rahm: Three-time champion (2018, 2019, 2022), record score of -25 at this venue.
Ángel Hidalgo: Defending champion, beat Rahm in a playoff in 2024.
Joaquin Niemann: LIV standout, five wins worldwide in 2025, making Open de España debut.
David Puig: Rising Spaniard, T-3 here in 2024, strong putting stats.
Shane Lowry: Ryder Cup hero, consistent top-20s this season.
Patrick Reed: Former Masters champion, thrives on tight, tree-lined layouts.
Recent Form
Rahm: Top-10 in 4 of last 6 starts, motivated on home soil.
Niemann: Multiple LIV wins, T-20 at BMW PGA Championship.
Lowry: T-15 at Irish Open, T-23 at BMW Championship.
Puig: Consistent top-20s on LIV circuit, trending upward.
Series History
First played in 1912; one of Europe’s oldest national opens.
Spanish dominance: 5 of last 6 winners have been Spanish.
Past champions: Seve Ballesteros (3), Rahm (3), Cabrera-Bello (2021), Hidalgo (2024).
Betting Trends
Rahm: Won 3 of last 6 editions, lost playoff in 2024.
Spanish players: 5 of last 6 winners.
Winning score: Typically -18 to -25 at Club de Campo.
Course favors: Accurate drivers, elite iron players, hot putters.
Bottom Line
The 2025 Open de España sets up as a Rahm redemption story, but with Niemann’s hot form, Puig’s rise, and Hidalgo defending, the Spanish capital could deliver another thrilling finish. Expect low scores, birdie runs, and a leaderboard stacked with Spanish flags.
