Hidalgo takes Spanish Open lead while Rahm rallies to finish three shots back after first round

Shane Lowry finished his round on four-over 75.

SPANISH OPEN: Three-time champion Jon Rahm three shots backs despite being a late arrival to the tournament following the birth of his third child. Picture: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images

Ángel Hidalgo made the most out of windy conditions to shoot a six-under 65 and take the lead of the Spanish Open on Thursday, with three-time champion Jon Rahm three shots backs despite being a late arrival to the tournament following the birth of his third child.

Shane Lowry, making his return to the Spanish Open after more than a decade, couldn’t get it going in a round of four-over 75.