Home favourite Jon Rahm makes strong start to Spanish Open

Jonathan Caldwell and Niall Kearney are leading the Irish charge. 

HOME COMFORTS: Jon Rahm is one shot behind the leaders. 

Home favourite Jon Rahm sits one shot behind co-leaders Darius Van Driel, Kiradech Aphibarnrat and Ashun Wu after the first round of the Spanish Open courtesy of a spectacular opening 64.

World number six Rahm, who is one win away from matching Seve Ballesteros' haul of three victories at his home open, carded an eagle, six birdies and a single bogey on Thursday to get to seven under par.