John Rahm leapfrogs Ireland’s Paul Dunne to claim home victory in Spain

Ireland’s Paul Dunne was edged out as world number four John Rahm fired a final round five-under-par 67 to win the Open de Espana in Madrid.

Rahm spoke of his “hardest Sunday” after firing a closing five-under-par 67 to become the sixth Spaniard to win the tournament since it achieved European Tour status in 1972, finishing on 20 under overall and two shots clear of Dunne who picked up a cheque worth €166,000 for his weekend’s work.

And Rahm — who follows the likes of Seve Ballesteros and Sergio Garcia in winning his home event — admitted that he found it difficult to handle the expectations placed on him.