Tranlate this title Sergio García will compete in Spanish Open in spanish

Sergio García will once again be a headline act at the Open de España presented by Madrid—one of the most anticipated events on the DP World Tour calendar—which will hold its latest edition at the Club de Campo Villa de Madrid from October 8 to 11.

The golfer from Castellón joins a lineup of other major European and global stars—notably Jon Rahm, Shane Lowry, Tyrrell Hatton, defending champion Marco Penge, and the cream of the «Spanish Armada.»

His return is fantastic news for Spanish fans, who will once again be able to watch one of the standout players of recent decades in action. Having won the Open de España in 2002 in an unforgettable edition, García returns aiming to contend for a second title in a tournament whose roll of honor features many of golf’s greatest legends.

The career of the player from Borriol stands as one of the most brilliant in Spanish golf history. Sergio García has amassed 16 victories on the DP World Tour, 11 on the PGA Tour, and 2 on LIV Golf, in addition to winning the Masters Tournament at Augusta in 2017.

Complementing these successes is his extraordinary consistency at the highest level. Between 1999 and 2020, he played in 84 consecutive Majors—an exceptional streak reflecting remarkable competitive resilience among the world’s elite. His career also includes nine Ryder Cup appearances, where he holds the record for most points scored (28.5)—yet another historic milestone for a truly special player.

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