The Open de Madrid golf tournament, a key stop on the DP World Tour, kicked off with serious flair. Players attacked the challenging Club de Campo Villa de Madrid course. The first round delivered some truly incredible performances. Golf fans are already buzzing about the early leaderboard standings.
England’s Sam Bairstow and France’s Ugo Coussaud wasted no time. They set a scorching pace for the field. Both golfers completed their 18 holes in just 65 strokes. This placed them a fantastic six shots under the course’s par. They quickly seized the top spot. Close behind them were France’s Frederic Lacroix, Britain’s Marco Penge, and Austria’s Bernd Wiesberger. These players were just one stroke back at five under par. They also showed very strong form.
Portuguese golfer Ricardo Melo Gouveia also made a solid statement. He wrapped up his opening round in a respectable tied 11th place. Gouveia managed an aggregate score of 68 strokes. This positions him three shots behind the leading duo. He showcased his talent with a standout eagle and a crucial birdie during his round. These impressive plays helped him finish three strokes under par for the day. He shares his 11th position with thirteen other talented golfers. All are sitting at the same three-under mark, promising an exciting fight as the tournament continues.