What a shock that rocked the 2026 Open de España in Madrid, as heavyweights like Patrick Reed, Justin Rose, and Tyrrell Hatton missed the cut, forcing an early exit. Tom McKibbin also got off on the wrong foot and bowed out before the weekend. The drama on the greens was real and affected some of the biggest names in the golf world.
Race to Dubai in Jeopardy
Things went particularly sour for Patrick Reed: at two over par, he narrowly missed making it to the weekend, finding himself in 74th place. For the leader in the Race to Dubai, this was a significant setback, as he had actually hoped to extend his lead over Rory McIlroy. Instead, he faced an unexpected reversal. Justin Rose shared Reed's fate, also finishing at +2, while Tyrrell Hatton was well over the line with a hefty +6. Tom McKibbin posted a 73 on the scoreboard, but even that wasn't enough – four bogeys sealed his early exit.
Consistency Meets Surprise
While some stars stumbled, Grant Forrest showed how it's done. He led after 36 holes at nine under par, closely followed by Connor Syme. Sergio Garcia, on the other hand, demonstrated his consistency by making the cut for the 15th consecutive time at the Open de España – an incredible streak. The veteran once again made the cut, showing what a pro is made of.
Important clarification: Jon Rahm was not competing in this event, so his name does not appear on the list of early withdrawals. The Open de España, which runs until Sunday, October 11th, at the Club de Campo Villa de Madrid, has already generated plenty of buzz and promises an exciting finale, even if some big names are now only spectators.
