Jon Rahm produced one of the most incredible comebacks you’ll ever see during Friday’s second round of the Spanish Open. He carded a magnificent 5-under 66, making seven birdies in total. His exceptional play over the last few years has brought him back into contention for a fourth crown at the vaunted event. He won election in 2018, 2019, and 2022. Rahm opened with a 72, tying for 18th after the first round. He heads into the final round five shots behind tournament leader Marco Penge from England.
The Spanish Open, which takes place in Madrid, is Rahm’s seventh start at this tournament. His great play on Friday has brought expectations of more wins back to life. He is now aiming to eclipse the legacy of Seve Ballesteros, the tournament’s most successful golfer since the founding of the European Tour in 1972. Approaching the final two rounds, Rahm can’t afford to get distracted. He is hoping to bridge that gap and win himself yet another victory on his home turf.
Penge has proved to be a most worthy dark horse this week. He currently sits atop the 2022 long drive Tour leaderboard after posting an astonishing score of 61 to complete his second round. His record-shattering performance in 2022 has created an incredibly high threshold for Rahm and the rest of the field to aim for. Shane Lowry, a European Ryder Cup teammate of Rahm’s, endured a disastrous week. His two round total of 143, after rounds of 75 and 68, put him at one stroke over the cut line.
Rahm’s strong showing on Friday has energized spectators and fans alike, who have gathered to support him at his home tournament. So as he looks to recapture his statue-destroying form and become a contender for the title again, all eyes — and hopes — are on SpiderMan.
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