Jon Rahm is two strokes off the lead heading into the final day in Madrid and a giant step closer to a historic fourth Spanish Open title.
The former world number one had six birdies in a bogey-free 65 at Madrid's Villa Campo Club to move to 11 under, tied with LIV player David Puig Second, compatriot Angel Hidalgo continues to lead at home. soil.
Rahm took advantage of two par 5s on the front nine (fourth and seventh) and reached the turn with a 10-foot birdie on the ninth, shooting 33, though he was in third Missed the driver most of the round. Repair in progress.
The Spaniard had the ball back to him shortly after a birdie on the 13th hole, and Rahm added two more shots over the final three holes to finish with a perfect card and ensure he will play on Sunday The final group played alongside Hidalgo and Puig. .
“I'm very excited,” Rahm said. “I haven't been paired with (Puig) in any games yet and I'm happy that we are in the last group for the first time.
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“Hopefully I can end up winning, but it's definitely going to be an atmosphere on Sunday that they haven't experienced yet. There's going to be a lot of people watching and it's going to be fun.”
Puig was three shots back after tying Rahm with a bogey-free 65, and Hidalgo held on after posting five birdies and two bogeys in a three-under 68 on Saturday. lead.
“I played some great golf after missing the short putt on No. 12,” Hidalgo said. “I know David very well, I played with him when I was younger. Jon, what can I say? He's the best player in this tournament. I can't wait to get to the first tee tomorrow.”
England's Joe Dean holed a shot straight from the 12th fairway for an eagle and shot 2-under 69, tied for third with former Masters champion Patrick Reed. Four, Tommy Fleetwood and Tyrrell Hatton tied for ninth with Jimmy Walker.
Sean Crocker shot 64 on the day to also join the top 10, while Shane Lowry joined the team at 4 under, nine shots behind.
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