# Open De España Golf: A History of the Tournament ## Early Years The Open de España Golf is one of the oldest and most prestigious golf tournaments in Europe. It was first played in 1912 at the Real Club de Golf de Madrid and has been held annually ever since, except for during the Spanish Civil War and World War II. The tournament is now played over four rounds on a par-72 course and is open to professional and amateur golfers. ## Winners The Open de España Golf has been won by some of the biggest names in golf, including Seve Ballesteros, José María Olazábal, and Jon Rahm. Ballesteros won the tournament a record five times, while Olazábal and Rahm have each won it twice. Other notable winners include Sergio García, Miguel Ángel Jiménez, and Álvaro Quirós. ## The Course The Open de España Golf is played on a variety of courses throughout Spain. In recent years, the tournament has been held at the Club de Campo Villa de Madrid, the Centro Nacional de Golf, and the Real Club de Golf El Prat. The course is typically long and challenging, with narrow fairways and fast greens. ## The Prize Money The Open de España Golf has a total prize fund of €1.5 million. The winner of the tournament receives €250,000, while the runner-up receives €150,000. The remaining prize money is distributed among the other players who make the cut. ## The Future The Open de España Golf is a major event on the European golf calendar and is one of the most popular tournaments in Spain. The tournament is expected to continue to grow in popularity in the years to come.
