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On the tee: Open de España
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On the tee: Open de España

Local heroesJon Rahmand Rafa Cabrera Bellowill tee it up alongside defending championAndrew Johnstonwhen the Open de España gets under way on Thursday morning.

Jon Rahm

Spain's National Open returns to the European Tour International Schedule after taking a year off in 2017 and also comes back to the home of Spanish golf - Centro Nacional de Golf - a place Rahm knows well.

The two-time Rolex Series event winner combined his golf and studies here for two years and he is sure to attract a big crowd teeing off from the tenth at 08:55am alongside Cabrera Bello and Johnston.

Rafa Cabrera Bello

Cabrera Bello arrives fresh from the Masters Tournament, just like Rahm, while Johnston is looking for a second European Tour title after his win in 2016.

The local duo ofAdrian OtaeguiandPedro Oriolare sure to have a big following at 08:35am alongsideGraeme Storm, as areNacho ElviraandGonzalo Fernandez-Castañowhen they tee off withRyan Foxat 1.35pm.

Andrew Johnston

England'sMatt Wallacewill be aiming for back-to-back wins when he tees off at 08:45am in the company of local favouriteJorge Campilloand Dane Thorbjørn Olesen.

Alvaro Quiros- the 2010 champion - starts his campaign at 09:25am alongsideEdoardo Molinari andDavid Lipskywhile another Spaniard, Pablo Larrazábal, tees off alongsidePaul DunneandEddie Pepperell at 1.55pm.

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