World No. 1 Jon Rahm is hopeful that he can emulate compatriot Seve Ballesteros by becoming only the second three-time winner of the Spanish Open when he tees off on home soil on Thursday.
Rahm, 26, is aiming for a hat trick of titles at Club de Campo Villa de Madrid, having previously won in 2018 and 2019. The 2020 event was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
"It would be very unique. I know names like Ollie (Jose Maria Olazabal), he couldn't win it... I would hope to be able to get to a third not only to tie Seve but to win it three times in a row," Rahm said.