Jon Rahm cards final-round 62 in Madrid to secure third Spanish Open title

The 27-year-old said it was a “humbling” experience to emulate the feat of his compatriot Seve Ballesteros.

HOME COMFORTS: Jon Rahm, of Spain, holds the trophy after winning the Spanish Open golf tournament. Picture: AP Photo/Manu Fernandez

Spain’s Jon Rahm cruised to a third Spanish Open title to match the tally of his “great hero”, Seve Ballesteros.

Rahm carded an eagle and eight birdies in a closing 62 at Club de Campo in Madrid to finish 25 under par, six shots clear of France’s Matthieu Pavon.