Get ready for the Spanish Open 2025 with our rundown of which players are involved, how much money is on offer, and what viewing options are available.
Fresh off the back of a rainy week at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in Scotland, the DP World Tour jets over to sunny Spain this week.
This is no beach holiday, though. In fact, the Spanish Open is an important event for those looking to book their place at next year’s Open Championship, with qualifying credit on offer in Madrid.
Last year, we saw Angel Hidalgo stand firm in the face of huge pressure from Jon Rahm to clinch the title. Can the LIV Golf star return home and make amends this year?
Here, The Golfing Gazette takes a look at all the players taking part, when the event tees off, and what’s at stake.
When does the Spanish Open take place?
The Spanish Open runs from Thursday, October 9th through to Sunday, October 12th, 2025.
Where is the Spanish Open hosted?
All the action this week will be taking place at Club de Campo Villa de Madrid, one of the most challenging and prestigious courses in Spain.
The event will be played on the black course, which has already hosted this tournament on nine occasions and has been home to a further nine Madrid Opens.
Club de Campo Villa de Madrid
- Location: Madrid, Spain
- Established: 1929
- Architect: Javier Arana
- Par: 71
- Yardage: 6,970
Interestingly, the yellow course at Club de Campo Villa de Madrid was designed by the legendary Seve Ballesteros. It’s slightly shorter than the one we’ll see in action this week, but has the same par of 71.
Spanish Open playing field
While the PGA Tour season may be winding down with the Fall events, there will still be some huge names competing in the Spanish Open. Most notably, Spaniards Jon Rahm and Sergio Garcia will be in Madrid this week.
They’ll be joined by Ryder Cup hero Shane Lowry. You’d be forgiven for thinking Lowry would savour that proud moment a little longer, but he’s clearly keen to get going again.
One man who missed out on the Ryder Cup, Patrick Reed, will also be taking part in the Spanish Open. We’ll also see the likes of Danny Willett, Tom McKibbin, Alex Fitzpatrick, Joaquin Niemann, and last year’s champion, Angel Hidalgo take to the tee box.
There will also be places for the winner of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, Robert MacIntyre, as well as invites extended to those finishing in the top 10 at St. Andrew’s this past weekend, like Tyrrell Hatton.
Tee times for Spanish Open
Official tee times for the Spanish Open have not yet been announced. We expect them to be revealed later on Monday, October 6th, or potentially as late as Tuesday, October 7th.
We will update this section when those groupings and tee times have been shared.
How to watch the Spanish Open
Golf fans in the USA can watch the Spanish Open 2025 via the Golf Channel or stream it on the Golf Channel app.
Coverage there starts at 8:00 a.m. ET and runs through to 1:00 p.m. on the Thursday and Friday. The action starts earlier on the Saturday (7:30 a.m.) and at 6:30 a.m. for the final round on Sunday.
For those watching in the UK, you’ll be able to catch the Spanish Open on the Sky Sports Golf channel from 1:00 p.m. BST on Thursday and Friday. The action will begin a little earlier on Saturday (12:30 p.m.) and Sunday (11:30 a.m.) and you’ll also be able to watch along on the Sky Go app.
What is the purse for the Spanish Open?
The total prize fund for the Spanish Open this year is $3.25 million. It’s not yet been revealed just how that purse will be divided this week.
However, we know that last year, Angel Hidalgo took home just over $581,000 for winning the tournament. Jon Rahm bagged around $376,000 for his runner-up finish.
There will also be a total of 5000 Race to Dubai ranking points up for grabs.
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