Jon Rahm Spanish Open golf update Ryder Cup winner Shane Lowry missed cut Marco Penge leads
Watch Jon Rahm make an incredible comeback at the Spanish Open with seven birdies on Friday, putting him back in contention for his fourth title. Despite a rough start, the Spaniard is chasing Seve Ballesteros’ record at his home tournament.
Shane Lowry, fresh off the Ryder Cup win, couldn’t recover from a poor opening round and missed the cut. Leader Marco Penge of England holds a one-shot lead over a group including Jeff Winther, Joel Girbach, and Aaron Cockerill.
Rahm, tied for 18th, has won in 2018, 2019, and 2022, and was runner-up last year. Defending champion Angel Hidalgo missed the cut this time.
Stay tuned for more golf highlights from Madrid!
John Rom’s resilience at the Spanish Open, a tale of triumph and rivalry. In a thrilling display of golf prowess, John Rom etched his name into the annals of the Spanish Open on Friday, October 10th, 2025. With seven birdies, Rom mounted a remarkable comeback, aiming for his fourth title at this prestigious tournament. However, the story took an intriguing turn as fellow Rder Cup champion Shane Lowry missed the adding a layer of complexity to the narrative. Rahm’s journey began with a challenging opening round of 72, placing him five shots behind the leader, Marco Pen, who set the pace with a stellar 67. Yet Rahm’s determination shone through as he navigated the course with precision, clawing his way back into contention. Lowry, on the other hand, faced a steeper uphill battle, starting with a disappointing 75 in the first round, a stark contrast to his recent triumph in the RDER Cup. The tournament’s dynamics shifted as Penge maintained his lead with a flawless round, securing a oneshot advantage over a trio of contenders. Jeff Winthther, Joel Gerbach, and Aaron Cockaril. Rom now tied for 18th is on a mission to surpass the legendary Sevi Balisteros as the tournament’s most successful golfer since the European tour’s inception in 1972. This marks Rahm’s seventh appearance in Madrid, a city where he has etched his dominance with victories in 2018, 2019, and 2022. Last year he fell just short, finishing as the runnerup to Angel Hidalgo in a playoff. This time Hidalgo won’t challenge Rom as the defending champion whisked the cut, adding another layer of intrigue to the ongoing saga of the Spanish Open.
